Howard Simons

RealMoney.com Contributor

Howard Simons has previously worked as director of research at Fimat USA; risk manager and public policy economist at Amoco; manager of econometric analysis at Transworld Oil; and managing consultant at Data Resources.

Simons received a master's degree in business administration, concentrating in finance and econometrics, from the University of Chicago Graduate School of Business. He received a master's degree in international economics from the School of Advanced International Studies at Johns Hopkins University, and holds a bachelor's degree in international relations from Johns Hopkins.

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Use Futures to Go Short (RealMoney.com $)

By Howard Simons

Single-stock futures are a more efficient way to bet on downside.

Related Topics: Fundamental Analysis

08:39PM 07/21/08

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The Trendiness of Currencies (RealMoney.com $)

By Howard Simons

When it comes to money, is the trend your friend?

Related Topics: Technical Analysis

07:31AM 07/15/08

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Gold Isn't the Constant It Used to Be (RealMoney.com $)

By Howard Simons

The yellow metal is reflecting the market's confusion and has not been such a haven.

Related Topics: Bonds/Economy

07:24AM 07/08/08

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Wages Will Be the Next Economic Flash Point (RealMoney.com $)

By Howard Simons

U.S. workers will withstand accelerating inflation and slow wage growth for only so long.

07:39AM 07/01/08

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Brazil Could Lose Its Economic Thrill (RealMoney.com $)

By Howard Simons

Its market and currency have been on a tear, but signs of a slowdown are appearing.

Related Topics: Fundamental Analysis

08:48PM 06/23/08

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The Euro Can't Run Forever (RealMoney.com $)

By Howard Simons

It's almost a given that the euro outpaces the dollar, but the buck could be gaining.

Related Topics: Fundamental Analysis | Currencies

07:26AM 06/17/08

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Interbank Markets Remain in Crisis (RealMoney.com $)

By Howard Simons

The switch from using Libor to overnight interest swaps still leaves us at risk.

Related Topics: Fundamental Analysis

07:31AM 06/10/08

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The Credit Crunch May Take a Further Toll (RealMoney.com $)

By Howard Simons

When the Fed tightens credit, expect stocks to underperform bonds.

Related Topics: Fundamental Analysis | Market Commentary

08:05PM 06/02/08

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Crude Oil and Speculation (RealMoney.com $)

By Howard Simons

Be careful what you wish for -- unintended consequences could be dire.

Related Topics: Technical Analysis

09:42AM 05/27/08

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Realized Borrowing Costs Matter (RealMoney.com $)

By Howard Simons

The cost of capital has a direct impact on how stocks are being priced.

Related Topics: Technical Analysis

07:30AM 05/20/08

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