James Hamilton
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James Hamilton
headline numbers
The headline numbers look broadly in line (with expectations).
economy economy-and-economics optimistic shake
The economy was able to shake this off. That makes me a little more optimistic than I would have been about $70 oil.
economy-and-economics good
I think economically its a very good idea,
advocate although bush economic found job public required statements
Although his job required being a public advocate for the Bush economic policies, I found all his public statements well reasoned and moderate.
banking expected second wholesale
Wholesale banking did better than expected in the second half.
crude price
The price of crude has nothing to do with U.S. mergers.