Markets

Dec 31, 2012 at 09:29

When someone says that QE (Quantitative Easing) is not inflationary they are probably claiming that it doesn't bring about an increase in the general price level. However, they could also…

Dec 31, 2012 at 09:24

"Outrageous HSBC Settlement Proves the Drug War is a Joke" says Matt Taibbi of the Rolling Stone. He leads with "If you've ever been arrested on a drug charge, if…

Dec 31, 2012 at 09:16

I have not faced the prospect of a new year with so much trepidation as when I contemplate what is in store for 2013. Systemic risks abound, which of themselves…

Dec 31, 2012 at 09:08

As I prepare to retire from Congress, I'd like to suggest a few New Year's resolutions for my colleagues to consider. For the sake of liberty, peace, and prosperity I…

Dec 31, 2012 at 08:59

The "Dumb Money" indicator (see figure 1) looks for extremes in the data from 4 different groups of investors who historically have been wrong on the market: 1) Investors Intelligence;…

Dec 31, 2012 at 08:33

The SPX has essentially confirmed that 1448 was the top of the "B" wave of its intermediate A-B-C corrective pattern. The first phase of wave "C" is nearly complete, with…

Dec 29, 2012 at 19:53

Coffee prices have fallen more than 50% since 2010 which can be seen through the coffee exchange traded fund symbol: JO. This investment seeks to replicate the returns that are…

Dec 29, 2012 at 19:22

Fundamental analysis, while helpful at times, is no substitute for a good technical discipline. That's why gold with all its bullish longer-term fundamentals can be under selling pressure in the…

Dec 29, 2012 at 19:03

The U.S. Dollar was Up slightly. It seems to be leading Treasuries for several months. My Forecast Rally now looks like it is Topping or has Topped. Therefore a Rally…

Dec 29, 2012 at 19:01

The market is oversold and selling for tax reasons ends Monday. A bounce is likely next week. I expect the major averages to be higher on Friday January 4 than…