
The latest economic data suggests that recession is returning to most advanced economies, with financial markets now reaching levels of stress unseen since the collapse of Lehman Brothers in 2008. The risks of an economic and financial crisis even worse than the previous one – now involving not just the private sector, but also near-insolvent sovereigns – are significant. So, what can be done to minimize the fallout of another economic contraction and prevent a deeper depression and financial meltdown? [Below I recommend 8 ways that would do just that.] Words: 1641
September 18th, 2011 | Posted in Economic Overview,Economy | Read More »
SocGen has published a fantastic, must read, big picture report which compares the world in the 1980/1985-2000/2005 time period and juxtaposes it to what the author, Veronique Riches-Flores, predicts will happen over… the period from 2005/2010 to 2025/2030. She sees dramatic changes but, unfortunately, they will not be pretty. Let’s take a look at what the report has to say about the future. Words: 3025
July 12th, 2011 | Posted in Economic Overview,Economy | Read More »
I think gold is a win-win investment because it’s now knocking on the door of its next rocket ride higher. Words: 1130
April 15th, 2010 | Posted in Gold/Silver,Investing | Read More »
The effects of the credit crunch on the real estate market have been serious, but negative trends will not continue forever. Words: 512
February 1st, 2010 | Posted in Real Estate | Read More »
The yield curve is at record steepness which, in the present environment, is NOT a harbinger of recovery — it’s a brake on recovery because it encourages banks to own Treasuries rather than risky assets. Words: 374
January 27th, 2010 | Posted in Economy | Read More »