Markets

Jul 27, 2011 at 12:35

The monetary system that dates back to August 1971 shares one vital trait with its predecessor... "Let me lay to rest the bugaboo of what is called devaluation," Richard Nixon…

Jul 27, 2011 at 12:19

In spite of constant headlines about debts and deficits, most Americans don't really believe the U.S. dollar will collapse. From knowledgeable investors who study the markets to those seemingly too…

Jul 27, 2011 at 09:56

The rebound for the stock market out of the slump to mid-June became too enthusiastic - too soon. Our technical research was looking for a rebound out to late July.…

Jul 27, 2011 at 09:41

Last week, we posted an analysis of the NYSE's daily New Highs. Let's continue that exploration from a different angle so we can see the long term and short term…

Jul 27, 2011 at 09:03

Gold has been shooting up this week, hitting one record high after another, hovering around $1600. Recently, it sold off on signs a debt-ceiling deal may soon be reached. Nevertheless,…

Jul 27, 2011 at 08:25

Nothing gets oilmen more excited than the idea of building pipelines from exotic, hard to reach places to seaports where the product of their endeavors can be shipped to lucrative…

Jul 27, 2011 at 07:14

Since the United States has carried a AAA debt rating since 1917, the term unprecedented has been properly applied to the possibility of a downgrade to AA. The uncertainty associated…

Jul 27, 2011 at 06:49

We still believe that this earnings season and guidance will provide a lift for the market. If, however, analysts take down future earnings expectations, this currently positive factor will turn…

Jul 27, 2011 at 06:27

What a circus the debate over the raising of the US Government debt ceiling has become. It's fun to watch everyone involved wriggling around trying to ignore the blue whale…

Jul 27, 2011 at 06:18

USD/CAD remains negative, while maintaining pressure on its new multi-year lows at 0.9407. Corrective activity was originally triggered after the rate's expanding pattern initially failed at key resistance into 0.9906-0.9915…