Groupthink

(1) Is the Fed suffering from a social psychological disorder? (2) Eight symptoms of groupthink. (3) Bernanke to foreign critics: “I don’t feel your pain.” (4) The wok is calling the kettle black. (5) German Finance Minister says “Nein” to Ben and Tim. (6) The Bernanke Put: Ben’s play book gives the ball to higher stock prices. (7) The incredible arrogance of macroeconomists. (8) Stocks and commodities going vertical. (9) Will surprising strength in labor markets sink QE-2.0? (10) Real wage rate at record high for the Haves. (11) A shortage of full-time jobs. (12) The Fed’s real agenda may be to boost housing. (13) When Feddie met Fannie and Freddie. NOTICE: Our Morning Briefings are now available on FactSet.