Tag Archives: US economy

It Takes A Lot To Laugh

Posted on February 14, 2011 by dougcurling

I’m watching CNBC this morning (well “watching” might be a bit of a stretch Β – but its on in the office) and I hear the Beatles singing in the background “I’ve got to admit it’s getting better” as the talking … Continue reading →

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Suggested MBA/Investor Reading

Posted on February 14, 2011 by dougcurling

I’m giving a speech on the economy in a couple of weeks to an executive MBA class and the sponsor asked me to pull together a suggested reading list of the sources I personally use to keep abreast of what’s … Continue reading →

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Rope A Dope Monetary Policy

Posted on November 4, 2010 by dougcurling

Frustrated by the stagnant US economy, and like the character in Monty Python who’s down to one arm left to fight with, The Fed has spitballed out another round of US Debt purchases continuing to hope that somehow the US … Continue reading →

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Business Priorities In The Downturn

Posted on August 13, 2010 by dougcurling

A large group of family and friends went to dinner last night. Two separate conversations got me thinking. One of the conversations was started by a financial services manager who was dreading the upcoming budget season because it always led … Continue reading →

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