History has shown us that US presidential election cycles too often become fixated on a single issue or
phrase that defines the election. In the 1980 election it was Reagan’s “Are you better off than you were
four years ago?” and in 1992 the Clinton campaign was able to define the election ar…
Posts Tagged ‘Obama’
April 25th, 2012
The Politics of Gas Prices
September 8th, 2011
Will Obama Get Re-Elected?
As investors take a look at the state of the world and inventory a list of the problems that challenge the
global economy, perhaps one that is not being considered revolves around political leadership - or lack
thereof. In France, President Nicolas Sarkozy is embroiled in a political scandal involv…
global economy, perhaps one that is not being considered revolves around political leadership - or lack
thereof. In France, President Nicolas Sarkozy is embroiled in a political scandal involv…
October 4th, 2010
Fears of Currency Wars Helping to Lift Gold
Until recently, it seems that one of the main underpinnings in the strength of gold has been fears of
inflation. However, inflation data in the last several months has lead to an increased focus on the
possibility that deflation may be the “flation” on the horizon. Fears of Currency Wars Helpin…
inflation. However, inflation data in the last several months has lead to an increased focus on the
possibility that deflation may be the “flation” on the horizon. Fears of Currency Wars Helpin…
June 9th, 2010
Gulf Oil Spill – Tragic Spill May Result in Tragic Policy
The impact of the Gulf of Mexico oil spill has been staggering. The toll on the environment is obvious and
the hit to the local economy of the states directly impacted is yet to be fully felt. For many residents of
the Gulf Coast, their livelihoods are in ruins and the economic impact will continue…
the hit to the local economy of the states directly impacted is yet to be fully felt. For many residents of
the Gulf Coast, their livelihoods are in ruins and the economic impact will continue…
March 22nd, 2010
Biotech Stocks: Unappreciated Drivers of the Nasdaq
When the economy is emerging from recession, the markets tend to gravitate towards “Early Cycle” themes.
These are the segments of the markets that are the first to feel the benefits of an uptick in economic
activity. Biotech Stocks: The Unappreciated Drivers of the NASDAQ's Leadership Pacifica…
These are the segments of the markets that are the first to feel the benefits of an uptick in economic
activity. Biotech Stocks: The Unappreciated Drivers of the NASDAQ's Leadership Pacifica…
March 12th, 2010
Bernanke or Obama: Who Gets Credit for the Economy
Watching the Sunday morning talk shows on the US networks is always an entertaining experience for the
politically inclined. No matter what the issue being discussed, both sides are advocated with verbal vigor.
Bernanke or Obama: Who Should Get Credit for Stabilizing the Economy? Pacifica Partners'…
politically inclined. No matter what the issue being discussed, both sides are advocated with verbal vigor.
Bernanke or Obama: Who Should Get Credit for Stabilizing the Economy? Pacifica Partners'…
November 6th, 2009
Paul Volcker: Where Are You Now
Paul Volcker: Where Are You Now? Pacifica Partners' Financial Post Weekly Column - Oct 29th 2009 Preview: In
1979, President Jimmy Carter named Paul Volcker to head up the Federal Reserve. As chief of the US central
bank, he was instrumental in ultimately slaying the inflationary spiral that was ru…
1979, President Jimmy Carter named Paul Volcker to head up the Federal Reserve. As chief of the US central
bank, he was instrumental in ultimately slaying the inflationary spiral that was ru…
August 6th, 2009
Higher Taxes – An Overlooked Consequence
Pacifica Partners’ August 6th 2009 Financial Post column entitled: "Higher Taxes - An Overlooked
Consequence of the Recession" Can be read on the Financial Post website by clicking on the above hyper link or
by pasting the following link into your browser: http://tiny.cc/HigherTaxes …
Consequence of the Recession" Can be read on the Financial Post website by clicking on the above hyper link or
by pasting the following link into your browser: http://tiny.cc/HigherTaxes …
June 18th, 2009
Markets Realizing ‘Less Bad’ Is ‘Not Good Enough’
Pacifica Partners’ June 18th 2009 Financial Post column entitled: "Markets Realizing 'Less Bad' Is 'Not
Good Enough' Anymore" Can be read on the Financial Post website by clicking on the above hyper link or by
pasting the following link into your browser: http://network.nationalpost.com/np/blogs/…
Good Enough' Anymore" Can be read on the Financial Post website by clicking on the above hyper link or by
pasting the following link into your browser: http://network.nationalpost.com/np/blogs/…
