Economy
Market pricing broken – no longer free, fair, or believable
by Chris MartensonWhile the actions of the SEC to suddenly change the rules mid-game were troubling, as were the recent Fed decisions to blatantly ignore its own charter, I am seeing something equally worrisome developing out there.
There is a breakdown between what the paper markets (futures, options, stocks, Foreign Exchange, etc) are saying is "the price" and what we are experiencing out in the real world.
Here’s one example from the gas shortages plaguing the Southeast:
Market pricing broken – no longer free, fair, or believable
by Chris MartensonWhile the actions of the SEC to suddenly change the rules mid-game were troubling, as were the recent Fed decisions to blatantly ignore its own charter, I am seeing something equally worrisome developing out there.
There is a breakdown between what the paper markets (futures, options, stocks, Foreign Exchange, etc) are saying is "the price" and what we are experiencing out in the real world.
Here’s one example from the gas shortages plaguing the Southeast:
Bailout Bill Fails in House Vote (!)
by Chris MartensonThe "Bailout Bill" has failed to pass the House by a vote of 228-205. There were defections in both parties. (By my count, that leaves two individuals not voting – hiding in the restroom maybe?)
This has to mark one of the most important watershed moments for the people of this country. They were heard and represented over and above those of the well-connected and paid.
From the Wall Street Journal:
Bailout Bill Fails in House Vote (!)
by Chris MartensonThe "Bailout Bill" has failed to pass the House by a vote of 228-205. There were defections in both parties. (By my count, that leaves two individuals not voting – hiding in the restroom maybe?)
This has to mark one of the most important watershed moments for the people of this country. They were heard and represented over and above those of the well-connected and paid.
From the Wall Street Journal:
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