Ian Campbell

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• Updated 2012 Forecasts - Made January 3, 2012

  Published 10 July 2012 | viewed 0 times

  As I am sure you do, I continuously monitor what I read that is written by others, and periodically check back on any forecasts they…

• June U.S. Jobs Report

  Published 06 July 2012 | viewed 0 times

  Why Read: To review the summary of possible wide-ranging consequences of the June U.S. Jobs Report in this commentary. Featured Article: One of what likely…

• Bank and Investment Bank Credibility!

  Published 06 July 2012 | viewed 0 times

  Why Read: Because current events could be a 'logs that collectively break the camel's back'. Featured Articles: Two articles today jump up and beg for…

• Bank Related News

  Published 05 July 2012 | viewed 0 times

  So called 'living wills' and Libor lawsuits Why read: Because, while you almost certainly have read and heard in the past two days of: the…

• Market Gains On Eurozone Announcement?

  Published 03 July 2012 | viewed 0 times

  Why Read: Because the Friday, June 29: financial markets collective positive reaction; and, concurrent large increase in the gold price to the Eurozone 'agreement' on…

• Global Economic Stalemate?

  Published 27 June 2012 | viewed 0 times

  Why Read: Because the referenced article is a well-balanced, well-written, very brief - albeit somewhat simplistic - overview of the economic models of the United…

• The Great Depression Again?

  Published 26 June 2012 | viewed 0 times

  Why Read: Because it is foolish not to consider the possibility of depression, particularly in the face of the preponderance of commentary over the past…

• Canadian CEO's Hold Onto Cash!

  Published 25 June 2012 | viewed 0 times

  Why Read: Because those who operate business may well (read likely) have a better understanding of what is going on in their respective segments of…

• U.S. - More Soft Quantitative Easing

  Published 21 June 2012 | viewed 0 times

  Why Read: To get beyond newspaper reporting to a 'what it may mean discussion'. Featured Article: Shortly after noon Eastern Time yesterday, multiple articles and…

• Euro Crisis - Impact on Asian Economies

  Published 20 June 2012 | viewed 0 times

  Why Read: For a quick overview of the possible impact on twelve Asian economies, and on Australia, if the euro financial crisis intensifies. Featured Article:…

• Germany - Between a Rock and Hard Place

  Published 19 June 2012 | viewed 0 times

  Why Read: In order to better understand Germany's Eurozone dependencies, and why Germany is between 'a rock and a hard place' as it makes decisions…

• Very Important News Today?

  Published 19 June 2012 | viewed 0 times

  Why Read: Because if you understand how auditors and their clients function together, reporting delays seldom mean 'good news'. Featured Article: A brief article this…

• So Why Did Chinese President Visit Tiny Denmark?

  Published 18 June 2012 | viewed 0 times

  Why Read: To observe China's possible overall strategy from a different vantage point, and to think about that strategy and what it means some more.…

• Greece - Through The Looking Glass

  Published 18 June 2012 | viewed 0 times

  Why Read: Because in some (and perhaps many) respects Greece can now be seen as a small, and hence comparatively easily understood, 'microcosm' of what…

• Inflation or Deflation?

  Published 13 June 2012 | viewed 0 times

  Why Read: Because whether we are going to be faced with inflation or deflation in the developed countries, and the world economy generally is a…

• Derivatives

  Published 12 June 2012 | viewed 0 times

  Why Read: Because, once again, unregulated derivatives might well be the ultimate 'huge log (not straw) that breaks the camel's back'. Featured Articles: A recent…

• Read and Think Carefully About This!

  Published 12 June 2012 | viewed 0 times

  Why Read: Because Christine Lagarde, International Monetary Fund Managing Director, is a smart woman with very broad knowledge. She is reported this morning as having…

• Asian Markets Overnight, European Markets This Morning!

  Published 11 June 2012 | viewed 0 times

  Why Read: To better sit back, observe, and think about what is going on in the world, and in particular in the financial markets. Featured…

• Yesterday's Gold/Silver Prices - Sign of Times

  Published 08 June 2012 | viewed 0 times

  Why Read: It is very important to think about financial market psychology, trading patterns, and risk in these volatile and uncertain times. Featured Article: Could…

• Uncleared Derivatives To Be Regulated?

  Published 06 June 2012 | viewed 0 times

  Why Read: Because this report may prove to be of great significance over the next few months. Featured Article: An article this morning reports that…