20/06/2013

Peter Tchir

Select articles by Peter Tchir of TF Market Advisors. Tchir ranks as one of the most respected financial analysts in the United States. His long experience in the in the corporate bond and structured products and credit derivative markets provide unique insight in developing trading strategies. Tchir frequently appears on Bloomberg TV and his articles are published in the Wall Street Journal, Seeking Alpha and Zero Hedge among others. Truman Factor features Tchir's articles in English and in Spanish.

Rally Is Starting to Run Out of Steam

Spain ‘Most Undervalued’ Stock Market, Tchir Says (Video)

The “Platinum Coin” and the Debt Ceiling

Being reserve currency resides as much in trust as in any other factor, and taking this step, of minting coins to pay debt and avoiding the political process, will just further encourage other countries to move away from the dollar and dollar based assets.

Choking on Debt

Everywhere you look, countries have too much debt and are struggling with it.

Peter Tchir On Markets and Politics

Peter Tchir’s latest appearances on Bloomberg Television’s “Taking Stock” and on RT’s “CrossTalking”

Huey, Dewey, and QE

Can the market go down while the Fed is engaged in QE?

Now What?

The catalyst for any retracement is likely QE off the table in the U.S., political rhetoric, or Rajoy screwing things up in Europe.

I think you can consider Spain shut out of the debt markets

I wouldn’t trust anything now until they have a program in place with the ECB.

All Hands on Deck or Abandon Ship for the EU

It’s time For Europe to stop screwing around.

The Spanish Bank Bailout – What to watch for

The best hope for stabilizing the banking system is an equity capital infusion that is essentially converting German and French borrowing power into equity investments, followed up by more cheap lending to the banks by the ECB.

Spanish Bank Bailout Analysis – According to EFSF FAQ

Our thoughts on the FAQ and what it means – decently positive.

Spain: Nothing and Everything. Details Examined.

The temptation to fade this Spain deal is high (and higher after Rajoy claimed victory and jetted off to the football match).

Why a Grexit Would Make Lehman Look Like Childs Play

The more they look at the situation, the more I am convinced they will see not only how potentially awful the situation becomes, but that the cost to avoiding it right now are relatively small, and with proper preparation a Grexit can be managed down the road.

Spanish Bonds – Austerity, Spending, and Reality

Debt restructuring is the only way to get the debt under control and allow the policies of spending and austerity to work over time.

What Is Regulatory Capital?

Maybe it is also time to step back and think about what capital is supposed to do, and with that as a guideline, think of rules that make sense.

Germany wants to know if Ace, 2, 3, 4, 5 is a good hand

Germany will have to change their tone or risk being the ones seen responsible for breaking up the Eurozone and causing strife across Europe.

Europe Wasn’t Destroyed in a Day

Just like Rome wasn’t built in a day, the Eurozone won’t be destroyed in a day, but it is on a path that leads to eventual dismantling.

The Paucity of Growth

Europe is about to begin its “Audacity of Hope” moment.

Why shorting Spanish and Italian Bonds is the Right Trade

I continue to believe that longer dated Spanish and Italian bonds are poised for a significant sell-off.

When did Austerity Become a 4 Letter Word?

Some forms of “austerity” have minimal near term impact yet are crucial for the long run.

Greek Creditors Don’t Get the Courtesy of a Reach-Around

Only in Greece, can you wipe out €100 billion of debt, and have the new debt that replaces it trade at 20% of face value…