Markets

Jun 15, 2011 at 15:23

For a couple of years now it's been clear that the world was about to fall apart, with the only question being which local failure turns out to be the…

Jun 15, 2011 at 15:14

It is always so gratifying when the most-exciting day of the month is CPI day. It makes me feel like I picked the right niche. On the other hand, when…

Jun 15, 2011 at 13:50

We have been bearish on the stocks and 'risk on' currencies since early June 2011. This means we had to bullish on the US Dollar. I mean who would of…

Jun 15, 2011 at 11:58

The crisis in Greece took another step forward today as opposition leader have asked Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou to step down. In response, Papandreou offered to resign. Unfortunately, Papandreou…

Jun 15, 2011 at 11:48

In a dramatic about-face, Chancellor Angela Merkel announced last Monday that Germany will phase out nuclear power completely by 2022, shutting down its nine operational reactors and never restarting the…

Jun 15, 2011 at 10:31

A very interesting phenomenon has begun to develop recently surrounding the $VIX, and investors perceptions about what it should be doing. Ever since the market peak of May 2nd, investors…

Jun 15, 2011 at 09:03

In this piece we are looking at some critical fundamental features of precious metals that are rarely considered or accepted in the developed world markets. Expert investors like Warren Buffet…

Jun 15, 2011 at 09:02

For the better part of a century the foundations for a semi-comfortable retirement for many Americans have rested on the financial pillars of rising real estate and equity prices, positive…

Jun 15, 2011 at 08:18

Since we last visited on Rhodium, the news has been favorable for the future value of the metal. Deutsche Bank announced the creation of an ETC, Europe's version of an…

Jun 15, 2011 at 07:31

When a market tries to set a bottom, there are a few different types. The V bottom usually comes on high volatility. We don't have that here. So retesting price…