What better way to test the new system on 30 Oct. than with a QE taper announcement? I'm just trying to read between the lines here.

Fed to tighten security of FOMC statement

Have you looked at those 2008 charts yet? Fact: when the world economy turned to shit everyone ran for the dollar first.

Nobel laureate Shiller: U.S. default 'not the end of the world'

Nothing but a temporary problem.

Nobel laureate Shiller: U.S. default 'not the end of the world'

Because people of all nations, rich and poor, hold onto dollars in good times and bad. It's comfort money, and it makes them feel secure. Look at your monthly charts. During the first months of the financial crisis the dollar was skyrocketing. This ...

Nobel laureate Shiller: U.S. default 'not the end of the world'

Eventually the dollar WILL strengthen and every nation that bought our cheap dollars now WILL get huge returns in the future. They (our lenders) may complain about a late interest payment but they are not stupid enough to throw away a good ...

Nobel laureate Shiller: U.S. default 'not the end of the world'

That seems like a great plan. They can do this deal, start their well deserved vacations and not be bothered with this government nonsense again until January 13th.

US senators discussing short term funding bill RTRS

Had I just awaken from a coma this would be breaking news. Thanks for keeping us up-to-date AP!

Obama says if GOP can't resolve debt standoff, "we stand a good chance of default"

You must be long AUD (and possibly delusional). More imports and less exports mean they will now need to import less.

China Sept. Exports Unexpectedly Drop 0.3% as Imports Gain

A deal will probably happen sometime between the New York close and the Asian open this weekend. That's seems to be the norm right?

House GOP to offer deal to end shutdown, raise debt limit

Finally someone is talking sensibly today!

US Senate Republicans say meeting with Obama was productive, no deal reached

So many were expecting taper in September and it didn't happen. That is typical market speculation. Now that taper seems to be off the table it should happen soon.

Janet Yellen's Nomination Means Perpetual QE

And AUD was very attached to gold and China. Should be at .60 to the dollar. End of the world as we know it must be coming. I'm ready to build an ark for my family, lots of ammo and food will get us through.

Commodity Prices Wrong as Often as 27% of Time for Traders

It should be risk off but the charts are showing risk on. You are definitely right about the crazy.

Governing crisis set to escalate dramatically

The USPS have been on the edge of collapse for many years. There has been talk of privatizing the postal service, and it should happen because under government supervision it will never be better than is is at this moment.

US Postal Service defaults on $5.6 billion payment

I am so glad you are back LG. You do make FF more fun.

House will not attempt more votes tonight, WAPO reports

Most economist are full of shit so more than likely the shutdown will be a blessing.

Economists agree: Government shutdown will hurt economic growth

Perfect

Are Rich Kids Naturally Born More Able?

When many Americans are faced with the option of low salary or no salary the will choose to not work. This is a big problem with the arrogance of American people. Then unemployment kicks in and they mooch off the government for benefits. Is that ...

Hope fades: US looks like it’s headed for a government shutdown tonight

The rich people provide jobs for the poor people... Punish the rich with more taxes (which Obamacare does) and the poor get poorer when the rich decide not to hire. As for the "real" poor people in America, there are already benefit programs in ...

Hope fades: US looks like it’s headed for a government shutdown tonight

Sounds like great news. Republicans are finally sticking to their word on objecting to Obamacare. Hopefully they won't back down this time.

Hope fades: US looks like it’s headed for a government shutdown tonight