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Clif Droke

Clif Droke

Contributor since: 26 Feb 2010

Biography

Clif Droke is the editor of the two times weekly Momentum Strategies Report newsletter, published since 1997, which covers U.S. equity markets and various stock sectors, natural resources, money supply and bank credit trends, the dollar and the U.S. economy. The forecasts are made using a unique proprietary blend of analytical methods involving cycles, internal momentum and moving average systems, as well as investor sentiment. He is also the author of numerous books, including most recently "The Stock Market Cycles."

  • Keeping Inflation Under Wraps for Wal-Mart

    Published 18 May 2005 | viewed 5,259 times

    In a recent commentary we looked at how the true rate of inflation is actually a lot less severe than the pundits would have us…

  • When Will the Real Estate Bubble Pop?

    Published 13 May 2005 | viewed 8,609 times

    Lately it has been all anyone can do not to hear talk of the U.S. real estate bubble. The term "bubble" used in connection with…

  • Taxes, Gasoline, and the Coming Economic Slowdown

    Published 12 May 2005 | viewed 7,222 times

    In recent weeks we've examined the plans now advancing to mop up some of the excess liquidity the Fed created between 2002-2004. These efforts have…

  • Are Inflation Pressures Under Control?

    Published 07 May 2005 | viewed 4,448 times

    Inflation has been a major topic of obsession in the mainstream investment press of late. In fact, you'd have to bury your head in the…

  • Deflation and the "DiGiorno Effect"

    Published 05 May 2005 | viewed 6,807 times

    The latest front-page headlines in the Financial Times reads "Economy shows slow growth." It starts out, "Fears that the US economy has hit a soft…

  • Will $30 Oil, $60 Oil, or $100 Oil Prevail?

    Published 28 April 2005 | viewed 6,792 times

    Our previous look at the oil market last month alluded to the parabolic dome-shaped structure in the oil futures chart, which suggested the near-term topping…

  • Book Review: The Secrets of Economic Indicators

    Published 26 April 2005 | viewed 6,140 times

    When I picked up a copy of Bernard Baumohl's news book "The Secrets of Economic Indicators: Hidden Clues to Future Economic Trends and Investment Opportunities"…

  • Credit Card Debt and the K-Wave

    Published 23 April 2005 | viewed 7,129 times

    Returning to our discussion of the various trading ranges that have developed in several major markets this year, it's clear to see the financial regulators…

  • The Dominance of Neutrality and the Return of Volatility

    Published 19 April 2005 | viewed 4,947 times

    The latest AAII investor sentiment numbers show once again the heavy presence of the neutral investor sentiment at an important short-term market juncture. This ongoing…

  • A "Fear Market" in Oil, Part Two

    Published 06 April 2005 | viewed 5,516 times

    In our last look at the oil market we alluded to the parabolic dome-shaped structure in the oil futures chart, which clearly indicates a short-term…

  • Buying the "Steaks" among the Junior Mines

    Published 31 March 2005 | viewed 5,073 times

    One of the pitfalls on the way to profitably investing in the junior mining sector is the ever-present temptation to buy companies with great stories…

  • A Slowdown in Credit Growth in 2005?

    Published 30 March 2005 | viewed 5,018 times

    A study and observation of credit trends is integral to any financial and economic forecast. As the lifeblood of the economy, credit growth is essential…

  • Will Real Estate Supply Overtake Demand in 2005?

    Published 30 March 2005 | viewed 13,112 times

    For over three years the U.S. residential real estate sector has been running in maximum overdrive with hardly a pause along the way for rest.…

  • Economic Slowdown on the Way?

    Published 26 March 2005 | viewed 6,533 times

    There is no dearth of information being offered in the mainstream press on the state of the economy. If anything, you'd have to go out…

  • Interest Rates Once Again Take Center Stage

    Published 23 March 2005 | viewed 6,559 times

    For the first time in over a year, investors are really beginning to worry about the interest rate situation. Up until recently all we've heard…

  • VIX Forecasts Turbulent Year Ahead

    Published 22 March 2005 | viewed 6,961 times

    Last year was the year of low volatility in the broad market. As measured by the CBOE Volatility Index (VIX), the index made lower lows…

  • A "Fear Market" in Oil

    Published 21 March 2005 | viewed 6,474 times

    The latest news headlines reflect a surging concern over the rising oil and gas price trend, including talk of the effects of high oil prices…

  • A Slowdown in the Homebuilding Sector?

    Published 20 March 2005 | viewed 7,641 times

    One of the major debates raging in the financial press is whether or not housing is in a speculative "bubble." Opinions vary among the experts…

  • The Yield Trap

    Published 16 March 2005 | viewed 7,482 times

    Providing the fundamental backdrop for the latest immediate-term broad market top are two important considerations, one of which we hear no end of in the…

  • Another Chance for Gold to Shine, Part Two

    Published 14 March 2005 | viewed 4,983 times

    Since our previous look at the spot market last weekend, gold has performed per expectations and has rallied about $12 and already is already at…