Central bankers are trapped in QE nirvana

Central bankers are trapped in QE nirvana, the pre-holiday data dump, giving thanks to clients, green dividend stocks, and how to properly carve a turkey.
NOV 26, 2013
The 'QE trap' is real and long-term because central bankers view it as the lessor evil. Cheap money works and it is around for the long haul Fed Chair Ben Bernanke is acknowledging the grim reality of a potential long-term U.S. economic slowdown. Worker productivity averaging just 1% increase over the past five years Brace yourself for a pre-holiday economic-data dump today. Traders unwind positions as month draws to a close Green investing doesn't have to mean lean investing. Here are five natural food stocks that pay dividends. Sales up 20-fold in 20 years There are at least a dozen ways to show your clients how much you appreciate them without breaking the bank. Sending a handwritten thank-you note Before you take the knife to the big bird tomorrow, here are some easy-to-follow steps to show you how it is supposed to be done. Stress- and-mess free carving As dessert rolls around tomorrow, keep in mind that you can be defined by your favorite pie, according to more proof that you are what you eat. If pumpkin pie is your favorite

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