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Mish's Global Economic Trend Analysis: Reader Question: Does the.

MishTalk

Reader Question: Does the Fed Balance Sheet Properly Reflect QE Announcements? The feds balance sheet doesnt reflect it. The balance sheet was up $720 billion from Aug 1, 2012 to Aug 1, 2013 ($309B in treasuries and $393B in MBS) but that is only $60B per month. Feds Balance Sheet. QE History.

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Maximum Overweight High Yield?

MishTalk

Corporate balance sheets are in excellent shape, and there is still an ample cash cushion available to fund operations in the event of a growth setback. The current cycle could see the default rate move lower still given the scope of deleveraging that followed the financial crisis and Great Recession.

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Do You Know What Your Company’s Data Is Worth?

Harvard Business

For example, at the end of its 2015 fiscal year, Apple’s balance sheet stated tangible assets of $290 billion as a contribution to its annual revenues, with approximately $141 billion worth of intangible assets — a combination of intellectual capital, brand equity, and (investor and consumer) goodwill.

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2008 Financial Crisis – Causes and historical context

Tom Spencer

The senior slices of a CDO were considered to be safer because they had first priority on cash flows received from the pool of mortgages in the event of default. This allowed investment banks, such as Goldman Sachs, to circumvent banking regulations while essentially operating as banks.

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We Need to Approach AI Risks Like We Do Natural Disasters

Harvard Business

Today, many companies are exposed to intelligent device risks that could harm both their own operations as well as their customers. Nor have they set up safety and security protocols for potential Black Swan AI events. Yet few have formally quantified the size of their revenue at risk and potential liability. Insight Center.

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Oil’s Boom-and-Bust Cycle May Be Over. Here’s Why

Harvard Business

The constantly fluctuating number of barrels of crude available from nimble shale operations is a primary driver, but so are the long-term impact of increased fuel efficiency and the fits and starts of the global transition away from fossil fuels on world demand. .—while The soaring U.S.

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The 3 Company Crises Boards Should Watch For

Harvard Business

Their operating environment changes in a way they don’t recognize, or they take on a project that they believe is within their capability but isn’t. But as the organization grew, its operations became more complex. To restore its balance sheet, it had to sell half the business. Shortcomings in Self-Governance.

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