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Image | The Marginal Buyer Holds The Pin That Pops Every Asset Bubble
The Marginal Buyer Holds The Pin That Pops Every Asset Bubble
by Adam Taggart

Those of you who took an Economics class in college may remember the saying that prices are set "at the margin". That's a fancy way to say that prices are set by the person (or people) willing to pay the most.

This person willing to pay top dollar is called the "marginal buyer". Most of us don't really think about him, but he (or she) is very, very important.

Why? Because the marginal buyer not only determines price levels, but also their stability and degree of volatility. The behavior of the marginal buyer, as well as the degree of competition for his/her "top dog" spot, sets the prices of nearly every asset class held by today's investors.
The Marginal Buyer Holds The Pin That Pops Every Asset Bubble
 by Adam Taggart

Those of you who took an Economics class in college may remember the saying that prices are set "at the margin". That's a fancy way to say that prices are set by the person (or people) willing to pay the most.

This person willing to pay top dollar is called the "marginal buyer". Most of us don't really think about him, but he (or she) is very, very important.

Why? Because the marginal buyer not only determines price levels, but also their stability and degree of volatility. The behavior of the marginal buyer, as well as the degree of competition for his/her "top dog" spot, sets the prices of nearly every asset class held by today's investors.
Image | Off The Cuff: The Coming Capital Controls
Off The Cuff: The Coming Capital Controls
 PREVIEW
by Adam Taggart

In this week's Off The Cuff podcast, Chris and Daniel Amerman discuss:

  • The Wide Extent Of Central Bank Intervention
    • And the resulting Franken""markets""
  • The Coming Era Of Capital Controls
    • The war on our money is just getting started
  • Don't Underestimate The Incompetence Of Our Leaders
    • Central banks are more stupid than evil
  • Political Risk To The Markets Is Greater Than We Realize
    • It's the trigger everyone is discounting
Off The Cuff: The Coming Capital Controls
 PREVIEW by Adam Taggart

In this week's Off The Cuff podcast, Chris and Daniel Amerman discuss:

  • The Wide Extent Of Central Bank Intervention
    • And the resulting Franken""markets""
  • The Coming Era Of Capital Controls
    • The war on our money is just getting started
  • Don't Underestimate The Incompetence Of Our Leaders
    • Central banks are more stupid than evil
  • Political Risk To The Markets Is Greater Than We Realize
    • It's the trigger everyone is discounting
Image | The War On Cash: Officially Sanctioned Theft
The War On Cash: Officially Sanctioned Theft
by charleshughsmith

You’ve probably read that there is a “war on cash” being waged on various fronts around the world. What exactly does a “war on cash” mean?

It means governments are limiting the use of cash and a variety of official-mouthpiece economists are calling for the outright abolition of cash. Authorities are both restricting the amount of cash that can be withdrawn from banks, and limiting what can be purchased with cash.

These limits are broadly called capital controls.
The War On Cash: Officially Sanctioned Theft
 by charleshughsmith

You’ve probably read that there is a “war on cash” being waged on various fronts around the world. What exactly does a “war on cash” mean?

It means governments are limiting the use of cash and a variety of official-mouthpiece economists are calling for the outright abolition of cash. Authorities are both restricting the amount of cash that can be withdrawn from banks, and limiting what can be purchased with cash.

These limits are broadly called capital controls.
Image | Cyprus Bank Heist: A True Game-Changer
Cyprus Bank Heist: A True Game-Changer
 PREVIEW
by Chris Martenson

This weekend on 3/16/13, under pressure from IMF bankers and a push from German politicians, a Cyprus bailout deal was approved that would take the bulk of the bailout fund from the private bank accounts of Cyprus bank depositors.  Yes, you read that right; savers were determined to be the logical target to bail out the profligate.

The reaction from depositors, predictably, was intensely negative.  They are furious and shocked.

This is a complete game-changer.  It means that even money in the bank is not safe.  It implies that money in pension and money market accounts is not safe, either.  It means that rule of laws and contracts really don't matter.  Of course, MF Global taught us that.  It finally means that trust is no longer a part of the equation… 
Cyprus Bank Heist: A True Game-Changer
 PREVIEW by Chris Martenson

This weekend on 3/16/13, under pressure from IMF bankers and a push from German politicians, a Cyprus bailout deal was approved that would take the bulk of the bailout fund from the private bank accounts of Cyprus bank depositors.  Yes, you read that right; savers were determined to be the logical target to bail out the profligate.

The reaction from depositors, predictably, was intensely negative.  They are furious and shocked.

This is a complete game-changer.  It means that even money in the bank is not safe.  It implies that money in pension and money market accounts is not safe, either.  It means that rule of laws and contracts really don't matter.  Of course, MF Global taught us that.  It finally means that trust is no longer a part of the equation… 
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