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In 2008 the Fed Bought Bonds (and Kept Buying and Buying). Will it Buy Equities Now?

Quantitative Easing for Stocks [Note to Readers: The views expressed here are solely those of Ross Kaplan, and do not represent Edina Realty, Berkshire Hathaway (“Berkshire”), or any other entity referenced. Edina Realty is a subsidiary of Berkshire.] With the Dow in free fall, investors are looking to the cavalry (the Fed) to once again...
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“Free Mortgages! Git Your Free Mortgage!!”

Dow Drops 1,032 Points on Coronavirus Fears [Editor’s Note: The views expressed here are solely those of Ross Kaplan, and do not represent Edina Realty, Berkshire Hathaway (“Berkshire”), or any other entity referenced. Edina Realty is a subsidiary of Berkshire.] No, I don’t see mortgages becoming free any time soon. Even if long-term interest rates...
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Who Tanked the Market? I Did

Full Confession You may think that the current stock market swoon has to do with the economy slowing, the messy aftermath of the debt ceiling crisis, or disappointing job numbers. But I know for a fact that that’s not it. It was me. “Ross Kaplan, Contrarian Indicator” Two weeks ago, I took a maturing CD...
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