Sometimes a picture really is worth a thousand words… and a couple of centuries. Graphing 222 years of U.S. long-term interest rate history isn’t exactly actionable information, but it’s damn interesting just the same. You want perspective? Here it is in spades. Heck, it’s also a great party favor for your next financial mixer. Thanks to Barry Ritholtz at The Big Picture and the primary source, Bianco Research, for this deep dive data dig. The obvious point is that we’re near all-time lows in the long bond. If that doesn’t spark a few thoughts, nothing will.
Daily Archives: January 25, 2012
Estimating GMI’s Ex Ante Risk Premium
Last week, I updated the Global Market Index’s (GMI) relative performance scorecard vs. actively managed asset allocation products. Now it’s time to look ahead.
The IMF Downgrades Global Growth But Sees No Fallout For The US
Does the International Monetary Fund’s diminished outlook for the global economy lay the groundwork for thinking that recession risk is elevated for the U.S.? Perhaps, although the IMF’s latest numbers suggest otherwise. Indeed, IMF projections for US GDP remain intact.