"No warning can save people determined to grow suddenly rich" - Lord Overstone
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Gold •648 days | 2,368.70 | +35.30 | +1.51% |
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Platinum •15 mins | 2,030.30 | -34.90 | -1.69% |
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WTI Crude •11 mins | 103.33 | +6.76 | +7.00% |
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Gasoline •11 mins | 3.166 | +0.128 | +4.22% |
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Ethanol •648 days | 2.161 | +0.000 | +0.00% |
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Silver •648 days | 30.82 | +1.16 | +3.92% |
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Silver • 648 days | 30.82 | +1.16 | +3.92% | |
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Copper • 648 days | 4.530 | +0.111 | +2.51% | |
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Brent Crude • 11 mins | 101.74 | +6.54 | +6.87% | |
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Natural Gas • 11 mins | 2.703 | +0.055 | +2.08% | |
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Heating Oil • 11 mins | 4.064 | +0.302 | +8.03% |
Markets / Other
The Weekly Report
So are we to believe that a return to Bretton Woods is on the cards, that the dollar, or more likely the Euro becomes backed by gold? Whilst I wouldn't…
On the Horizon: The Day Ahead: October 22, 2008
Canadian retail sales and Japanese merchandise trade data at the head of a busy day in international markets ... US Treasury Paulson to speak on China and the global economy…
Has the Steamroller Rolled Over Options Trading Programs?
The importance that volatility plays in options trading should not be underestimated. In fact, it is the key factor which drives how much premium can be charged/received when purchasing/writing options.
Has the Steamroller Rolled Over Options Trading Programs?
The importance that volatility plays in options trading should not be underestimated. In fact, it is the key factor which drives how much premium can be charged/received when purchasing/writing options.
A Little Thing Called Inflation
The Fed is now giving foreigners 'unlimited amounts of dollar funds', and yet I cannot get another dollar with which to turn my ordinary burger-and-fries dinner into a Grande Feast…
Pivotal Events
The Canadian Dollar suffered a severe plunge from 97 on September 22 to 84 this week. Over time, we have found that the two main determinants on C$ weakness are…
Mixing of US Election Politics with Crude Oil
The odds of a McCain upset victory look even more daunting from another perspective. For the year to date, the DJI-30 is 30% lower, the biggest loss in a presidential…
The Grass Isn't Always Greener
With the U.S. bailout script now being adopted globally and panic-driven selling abating, a period of calm (albeit perhaps temporarily) has settled over the financial markets. What better time to…
The Butterfly is Released!
This is part two of the 27th chapter of the Asset Securitization Crisis Series to be released to the public, The Butterfly Effect refers to the idea that a butterfly's…
Trying to Get Something for Nothing
The current predicament was not caused by insufficient government regulation and the risk of future disruptions will not be mitigated by increased government regulation. The mortgage market was already heavily…
