Markets

Jan 06, 2012 at 16:43

Just a short update after today's close (a more detailed report might follow on Sunday). I just noticed that the S&P 100 Volatility Index (VXO, sometimes called the ´fear index´)…

Jan 06, 2012 at 16:07

2011 was remarkable in many ways for the precious metals markets. Gold soared to new highs in early September, hitting at an intraday record of $1,920/ounce on the fifth. Silver…

Jan 06, 2012 at 15:27

We believe that based on earnings, 2012 is starting out with the stock market undervalued. We believe in the long-term ownership of great businesses purchased at sound and attractive valuations.

Jan 06, 2012 at 14:49

2011 began as a year with much promise for investors. After losing nearly 40% in 2008, the S&P 500 gained nearly 20% in 2009 and 13% in 2010. These results…

Jan 06, 2012 at 14:06

Past performance is no guide to the future. But if you don't study history, just what will you track instead? December 2011 marked the fifth anniversary of the end of…

Jan 06, 2012 at 13:37

Good afternoon, it's a pleasure to speak about gold at this Outlook for 2012. Today, I'd like to focus on one important idea: the direct relationship between the rising price…

Jan 06, 2012 at 13:13

About it every 35 to 40 days we have a major profit-taking event occur in the stock market. In bull markets that's all it is, a profit-taking event. In a…

Jan 06, 2012 at 13:03

The new year started off with a bang with precious metals out-shining the competition. Is this a harbinger of things to come? We think so and we are not alone.…

Jan 06, 2012 at 12:50

Swiss National Bank (SNB) President Philipp Hildebrand finds himself in the hot seat. SNB rules prohibit his family from trading based on non-public monetary and foreign exchange intentions of the…

Jan 06, 2012 at 12:42

Between 1865 and 1898 the US economy grew at the fastest rate in its history with real wages, wealth, GDP, and capital formation all increasing rapidly.