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Caterpillar’s Dealer Retail Sales

Below is a chart by Zero Hedge and Caterpillar (CAT)’s filings depicting CAT’s monthly dealer retail sales by region globally since 2010.  The good news is market analysts didn’t suggest the downturn in global sales was a result of bad…

How Does One Say “No” In Deutschland?

Albert Einstein; 1921 (Wikimedia Commons) Here are ten words recently spoken by Joe Kaeser, CEO of Siemens, regarding use of economic sanctions: “You do not want to sanction anyone you depend on.” And, below are a couple of illustrations/pictures –…

Ukraine And West Vs. Russia

Major pipeline routes through Ukraine When in doubt, follow the money.  Accordingly, the recent confrontation between Russia and the Ukraine (and the West) has a lot to do about natural gas and energy, proxies for money.  And, apparently, Putin and…