We’re in a new age of financial volatility that could last years, and it seems that nobody has the answers to get us out.
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Surprise, U.S. Markets Aren’t Doing So Badly
This global equity snapshot by Bloomberg’s Michael McDonough is a great way to step back from all the crazy market gyrations and give your stomach a break (hat tip Felix Salmon). I’m not saying the daily churn is going away (in fact, I think just the opposite). But in the grand scheme of things, our stock markets are still faring better …
Mad Dow Disease is Back
The Standard & Poors 500 vs. The CBOE Volatility Index
Volatility Mad Dow disease is back, baby. The Dow Jones industrial average started the day with a bang, down 300 points. It then rose most of the day. The result: The Dow was down just 20 points by the end of the day. The Standard & Poors 500 was actually up slightly. What’s going …
