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Wishing Upon R-Star
Submitted by Atlas Indicators Investment Advisors on November 30th, 2023A few days ago, the president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, Neel Kashkari, was interviewed by Bloomberg radio, and I happened to be listening. In the interview, he referenced a dark matter metaphor used by John Williams, the president of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. Atlas searched for the speech or interview in which Mr.
On Top So Long It Looks Down from Here
Submitted by Atlas Indicators Investment Advisors on November 3rd, 2023The line "been down so long it looks like up to me" is often associated with the world of traditional blues music. Themes of hardship, suffering, and resilience are common, and the line offers a potential glimmer of hope. Despite some effort, Atlas was unable to find an exact origin of this phrase. The term did, however, become more widely known through Richard Fari&
Riff, Rift, and Drift
Submitted by Atlas Indicators Investment Advisors on November 3rd, 2023Breakup songs that make their way into pop culture have a way of staying relevant by transcending time and touching the hearts of generations. Who can listen to Etta James sing “I’d Rather Go Blind” and not feel the pain of losing the one you love? Who can resist singing along with the Righteous Brothers whe
Lettin’ It Marinate
Submitted by Atlas Indicators Investment Advisors on November 3rd, 2023American cuisine is complicated. The nation doesn’t exactly have a uniform palette. Instead we have regional differences. Take marinades for instance. In the Northeast, a common marinade is made with apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, mustard, garlic, and herbs. In the South, a traditional marinade is made with buttermilk, hot sauce, garlic, and onion powder.
Constant Variables
Submitted by Atlas Indicators Investment Advisors on November 3rd, 2023Goldie Dots
Submitted by Atlas Indicators Investment Advisors on November 3rd, 2023Is Recession Still on the Menu?
Submitted by Atlas Indicators Investment Advisors on September 30th, 2023Interest rates are crucial to economic activity. They impact the costs and therefore the incentives of financing the three pillars of the American economy: consumption, investment, and government spending. Borrowing is done over various durations, from short to long. Costs of loans are typically found on a menu known as a yield curve.
I Know It When I See It
Submitted by Atlas Indicators Investment Advisors on September 30th, 2023Macroeconomics can be very personal. Those observing the changes in its machination are often watching the same or similar factors, yet their description of an economy can be very different. While decorum is often kept in the field, sometimes things are said which evoke thoughts of obscenity. This happened Wednesday as the Chair of the Federal Reserve, Jerome Powell, responded