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Unemployment: It's Even Worse than You Think

Great article and let me ask you a quick question.

How do you interpret the fact that the “official” release actually shows that we went over the 10% high water mark?

I didn’t believe that this would ever be released much less an admission of such and that in itself told me that the containment of the real numbers is getting a bit harder than previously thought.

Berkshire Hathaway Posts Q3 Results: Book Value at Record High

Great article and breakdown of segments within the holdings, any thoughts on the potential split of the B shares?

While Goldman CEO Lloyd Blankfein understands that "people are pissed off" with bankers, he says everybody should be happy: "Companies are looking to grow again and raise money. That's where we come in. The financial system may have led us into the crisis but it will lead us out."

If you needed any confirmation about certain aspects and players within our system being out of touch then you just received it.

Bank Failures: 115 and Counting

This chart really surprised and concerns me.

I can’t believe that the discussion of extending home buyer credits and supporting of the home building industry still takes place when solidifying our current market environment seems to be failing and is in serious need of a “rethink” on recovery steps.

Gold Stocks Slide as USD Index Strengthens – Should You Be Concerned?

Nice data, I believe that the U.S. dollar strength/weakness is going to be the key for not only precious metals markets but the energy markets as well.

Inflation Scorecard: A Respite

Interesting, nice data capture.

Wall Street Breakfast: Must-Know News

Very wise reply


On Oct 29 03:19 PM SA Editor Eli Hoffmann wrote:

> That's funny. One of the things I like best is that the comment threads
> give you a taste of the bulls and the bears. I admit the bear voice
> has become a somewhat overpowering lately, but that's also useful
> data - whether you're a bull or bear.

ConocoPhillips Falls Short on Earnings, Thanks to Depressed Energy Prices

Did you notice the run in COP over the last two weeks? I missed it but I still like COP and will see where they stand over the next several sessions.

Declines in Initial Jobless Claims by State: East vs. West

I’m almost positive that I read something about California, Nevada, Arizona, and Florida having something to do with housing bubbles?

A Breakdown or a Bear Trap? Will There Be a Rally on Wednesday?

To answer the title of your story…NO! Isn’t hindsight great? This is Thursday and here’s your rally.

When WaMu Failed

Great story and very interesting data on another run that supposedly wasn’t taking place.

Earnings Preview: Valero

I’m a refining sector bull so needless to say I’ll be listening very closely on this one.

Burlington Northern Q3: Beats, But Volumes Down Again

It sure seems as though the transports are telling us a great deal at this point, this is a very important group to watch.

Gold: A Bubble Brewing?

The U.S. dollar and how this is handled politically should be a good indicator of where to be positioned with respect to Gold going forward. It’s tough to follow at times but should be well worth the effort in the end.

Inflation's Leading Edge Is Now Oil

I think this Oil run is absolutely amazing this year with everything considered and is probably the single biggest indicator of how much trouble the U.S. dollar is in at the moment.