Goldman economist cites Fed strategy to push tapering even further away

A Goldman economist uncovers a Fed strategy to push tapering out as far as the eye can see. Meanwhile, don't get fooled by all the Twitter IPO hype but take a look at U.S.-listed Chinese stocks. From <i>InvestmentNews</i> senior columnist Jeff Benjamin.
NOV 05, 2013
A Goldman Sachs Group Inc. economist uncovers a Fed strategy for quantitative easing going out as far as the eye can see. QE Forever The endless Obamacare headaches have pushed at least one financial planner to an online venting binge. Blogging about the evils of Obamacare Don't be fooled by all the hype over the Twitter Inc. IPO. According to Google search trends, interest in the microblogging site has been fading. #uh-oh The appetite for U.S.-listed Chinese stocks is growing, suggesting that the cloud of uncertainty over the companies could be lifting. Qunar Cayman Islands' stock price doubles in market debut More than a third of Americans surveyed believe that China will have the world's dominant economy within seven years, while 43% believe the U.S. will hold on to the top spot. Click here if you thought China already was the world's dominant economy. SAC Capital's Steven Cohen officially becomes the Barry Bonds of hedge fund managers. The reputational damage is worse than the fines and penalties

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