Easing Does It

(1) Other than for some volatility, the S&P 500 has been flat so far this year. (2) Fed officials willing to do more QE, while ECB remains reluctant. (3) Ben Bernanke’s excellent late night adventure at Fort Bliss. (4) Old Testament economics. (5) The Fed’s marching orders. (6) Will Super Marios stabilize Italy? (7) Taking the foot off the brakes in China. (8) Buy a pad in Wenzhou and get a free Bimmer. (9) Sector performance ytd. (10) Euro-Mess weighing on global trade. (11) Market weighting Transportation. (12) “J. Edgar” (+ + +).