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Non-Tech : Deflation

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To: pater tenebrarum who wrote (20)1/5/2000 4:53:00 PM
From: jwk  Read Replies (1) of 621
 
Heinz -- Interesting analysis...here's the punch line,

>>>...But if you really want to see rapid growth in bank lending, take a look at was has happened to loans related to securities transactions. The chart below shows that growth in banks' securities-related loans has skyrocketed in recent weeks. In the 8 weeks ended December 15, 1999, these loans grew at an annualized rate of 1,275.2%! Growth moderated to 743.4% in the 8 weeks ended December 22. Was the increase in these loans Y2K related? Doubtful. More likely stock market margin and IPO.com related. ...<<<

Equities margins and IPO.com's as an accelerant for M3 supply? Where's this trail likely to lead?
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