Journal
Januar 2024
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Conviction Building and Mr. Spock
Good Morning Ladies and Gentlemen „In critical moments, men sometimes see exactly what they wish to see.“ by Mr. Spock Negative bias From the Emails I receive, I sense a particular negative bias among some of my readers. This is interesting, and I sometimes ask myself how the thoughts of these readers are shaped. […]
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Year-End Competition 2023 – and the winner is
Good Morning Ladies and Gentlemen Good Morning Ladies and Gentlemen „The intelligent altruists, though less altruistic than the unintelligent altruists, will be fitter than unintelligent altruists and selfish individuals.“ Herbert Simon, Nobel Prize winner in economics Who won? Finally, and once again, the sleepless nights are over; it is time to declare […]
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Your Feedback and ECB Policy Meeting Conclusion
Good Morning Ladies and Gentlemen „I object to intellect without discipline.“ by Mr. Spock Thank you Thank you for your positive feedback on my last «Stefan’s Weekly». I was happy to read that many of my readers were also into Star Trek and Mr. Spock in their youth. Mr. Spock was one of my […]
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Interest Rates and Outlook
Good Morning Ladies and Gentlemen „Ceterum censeo Carthaginem esse delendam.“ by Cato the Elder, a Roman Politician 150 BC Emails I received some emails asking for a market outlook. I usually do not like to predict the future because I do not believe in predicting, unless one can win a silver coin. Nevertheless, I […]