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Institutional Money Funds vs. Equities
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Look at all that money patiently waiting for a miracle to occur.
This post inspired by the comments of Luke Smith which can be found here.
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St. Louis Fed: Custom Chart
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The Three Little Pigs
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BLOW IT DOWN... BUT, MAKE IT LOOK LIKE AN ACCIDENT.
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St. Louis Fed: Custom Chart
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The Quote of the Year
November 21, 2012
Macau grapples with booming casino economy
Good thing we know better!
Macau grapples with booming casino economy
“Macau is a complete illusion of prosperity because what we are building is only casinos, rooms and some shops with famous brands,” said lawmaker Jose Coutinho.
Good thing we know better!
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The Health of Retail Trade Employment
First, let's go with what we are told.
BLS: Retail Sales Workers: Job Outlook
Now that we've read that and have no doubt turned optimistic, let's go look at some actual charts to back the theory.
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Oh, yeah. That's looking real good long-term. We're not done yet though. Let's keep digging.
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When it comes to hours worked per week, we never did bounce back from the 1970s.
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Did I mention that we never did bounce back from the 1970s? Further, it would seem we've recently been attempting to duplicate the effect with high real oil prices and the added bonus of increased retail automation.
As seen in the following link, we apparently have some of the most educated retail workers in the history of our country. And yet, real hourly earnings have declined and continue to do so. If this isn't an illusion of prosperity then I don't know what is.
July 08, 2012
College Grads Find Retail a (Meager) Route to Job Market
Source Data:
BLS: Current Employment Statistics
St. Louis Fed: CPI
BLS: Retail Sales Workers: Job Outlook
Employment of retail salespersons has traditionally grown with the overall economy, and this trend is expected to continue. Population growth will increase retail sales and demand for these workers.
Although consumers are increasing their online retail shopping, they will continue to do most of their retail shopping in stores. Retail salespersons will be needed in stores to help customers and complete sales.
Although consumers are increasing their online retail shopping, they will continue to do most of their retail shopping in stores. Retail salespersons will be needed in stores to help customers and complete sales.
Now that we've read that and have no doubt turned optimistic, let's go look at some actual charts to back the theory.
Click to enlarge.
Oh, yeah. That's looking real good long-term. We're not done yet though. Let's keep digging.
Click to enlarge.
When it comes to hours worked per week, we never did bounce back from the 1970s.
Click to enlarge.
Did I mention that we never did bounce back from the 1970s? Further, it would seem we've recently been attempting to duplicate the effect with high real oil prices and the added bonus of increased retail automation.
As seen in the following link, we apparently have some of the most educated retail workers in the history of our country. And yet, real hourly earnings have declined and continue to do so. If this isn't an illusion of prosperity then I don't know what is.
July 08, 2012
College Grads Find Retail a (Meager) Route to Job Market
Students with advanced degrees have been unable to find jobs consistent with their skill set, leading to a heavy influx of overqualified young people in retail positions that typically require no more than a high school diploma.
Source Data:
BLS: Current Employment Statistics
St. Louis Fed: CPI
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Real Disposable Personal Income per Civilian Employed
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It would seem that the low real interest rate environment is finally trickling in.
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Source Data:
St. Louis Fed: Real Disposable Personal Income per Civilian Employed
St. Louis Fed: 10-Year Treasury Inflation-Indexed Security
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