Clif Droke

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• Keeping Inflation Under Wraps for Wal-Mart

  Published 18 May 2005 | viewed 5,350 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 8,718 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 7,331 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 4,543 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 6,898 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 6,885 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 6,240 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 7,217 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 5,025 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 5,609 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 5,154 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 5,159 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 13,203 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 6,641 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 6,647 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 7,044 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 6,557 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 7,763 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 7,602 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 5,071 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…