U.S. Dollar
Coming Currency Debasement Good for Gold
March 9, 2010 · Leave a Comment
When I look strictly at what’s actually going on in the world, I have to think that gold will go to at least $2,000 in this cycle and there are very credible scenarios in which it could go to a multiple of that number. Why am I so bullish for the yellow metal? Let me tell you why. www.CaseyResearch.com; By: David Galland; Words: 469 In further edited excerpts from the original article* Galland goes on to say: At the peak of the last great U.S. inflation and corresponding gold bull run in the late 1970s, the government had a simple yet very effective tool to deal with the then prevailing problem... [Read the full story]
Gold/Silver
CRB Commodity Index:Gold Price Ratio Suggests Gold is Overvalued
March 10, 2010 · Leave a Comment
There’s a saying in the investment business that when the taxi driver and the delivery person are talking about a “no-lose, gotta-have” investment, it’s time to run for the exits. At that point of maximum adoration and comfort, the masses have gone wild and that’s often the warning that the smart money is on its way to the exits and the novices will be trampled in the exodus. Think technology stock bubble in 2000, or house flipping three years ago. Now, think gold. www.chicagotribune.com; By: Gail Marksjarvis; Words: 383 In further edited excerpts from the original... [Read the full story]
Mutual/ETFunds
Hold On! What’s the Difference Between HOLDRS and ETFs?
February 25, 2010 · Leave a Comment
HOLDRS, an acronym for HOLding Company Depository ReceiptS, are essentially a basket of stocks that cover different market sectors. Buy the appropriate HOLDRS and you get exposure to the desired industry, just like an ETF but with one major difference – HOLDRS cannot add new stocks to their portfolio. www.moneyandmarkets.com; By: Ron Rowland; Words: 732 In further edited excerpts from the original article* Rowland goes on to say: Companies come and go even in the best of times. They get bought and sold, merged, go out of business, etc. No problem for an ETF that tracks an index. The index... [Read the full story]
Banking
Financial Elite’s Behavior Has Opened Floodgates for Gold
January 26, 2010 · Leave a Comment
In spite of philosophical differences in many areas of politics and economics, Ron Paul and Simon Johnson agree that the cosiness that exists between the U. S. Congress and the financial elite has not worked, and is not working, in the best interest of the average American. They both suggest that major changes must be made in that relationship to strengthen the American economy. Is it too late, however, to avoid the repercussions of an even weaker greenback, rising inflation and the opening of the floodgates in the price of all investments related to gold and silver? www.MunKnee.com; By: Lorimer... [Read the full story]
Economic Overview
This ‘Recovery’ is a Scam
February 26, 2010 · Leave a Comment
Officially, the crisis is over. Everyone says so. Central bankers and Treasury officials have been congratulating themselves. It’s been a year now since the end of the world didn’t happen. These fellows take credit for it. Claptrap! Balderdash! Flimflam! www.dailyreckoning.com; By: Bill Bonner; Words: 669 In further edited excerpts from the original article* Bonner goes on to say: The mainstream economics profession is guilty of dereliction of duty. They should be telling people that this ‘recovery’ is a scam. They should be warning investors that the markets could fall apart any day.... [Read the full story]
Stock Indices
This Sucker’s Rally Has Ended – March 2009 Lows Here We Come!
March 7, 2010 · Leave a Comment
Our favourite (and slightly mysterious) long-term technical analyst, Simon, who goes by the name Futures 618, has an excellent track record in predicting broad trends and what he has to say now is as scary as it is important. www.EconomyWatch.com; By: Juan Abdel Nasser; Words: 594 In further edited excerpts from the original article* Nasser goes on to say: A rising wedge pattern now indicates a sucker’s rally for the DOW (Dow Jones Industrial Average of the top 30 companies in the US, or the DJIA), has been confirmed. A break down through the lower limit of the rising wedge pattern has been... [Read the full story]
Investing
Warren Buffett: Diversification is Nothing More Than Protection Against Ignorance
Charlie Munger says “Wide diversification, which necessarily includes investment in mediocre businesses, only guarantees ordinary results” says Charlie Munger [and he is not alone in that view]. www.InvestingCaffeine.com; By: Wade Slome; Words: 515 In further edited excerpts from the original article* Slome goes on to say: Burton Malkiel, Princeton... Read more of this article
These 5 Quality Stocks Have Dividend Yields Above 6%
Many dividend investors automatically ignore high yielding dividend stocks because they assume that such high yields are too good to be true but there is much more to evaluating a dividend stock than just looking at its yield. Intelligent investors will look not only at a stock’s yield, but also at its payout ratio or the ratio of dividend payments... Read more of this article
CRB Commodity Index:Gold Price Ratio Suggests Gold is Overvalued
There’s a saying in the investment business that when the taxi driver and the delivery person are talking about a “no-lose, gotta-have” investment, it’s time to run for the exits. At that point of maximum adoration and comfort, the masses have gone wild and that’s often the warning that the smart money is on its way to... Read more of this article
How to Decipher the Financial Terminology You Hear on TV
“I have no idea what you are talking about!” If that is your expression when you [listen to the commentators and] look at figures and terms scrolling on CNBC or any other business or finance news channel, this article is specifically designed to suit your needs. www.financialculture.com; By: Admin; Words: 753 In further edited excerpts... Read more of this article
National Inflation Association: Silver Will Be the Single Best Investment This Decade
The most important thing you need to know is that silver is the single best investment for the next decade. In our opinion, investing into silver is the only sure way to tremendously increase your purchasing power over the next ten years. Source: www.CommodityOnline.com; Words: 763 The National Inflation Association goes on to say*: Throughout world... Read more of this article
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