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Precious Metals and the Dollar

Mar 04, 2010 at 00:00

The dollar has rallied very strongly easily taking out the lower end of the targets we projected several months ago. It almost closed above 81 on a monthly basis. Had…

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Wage Deflation: An Interesting Response From a Reader

Mar 04, 2010 at 00:00

I feel for the reader immensely because his personal situation is nothing short of difficult, emotionally, mentally and financially. I hope the best for him and that's why I end…

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Iceland - The Lemmings Rule!

Mar 04, 2010 at 00:00

If Iceland votes down the referendum and talks between Iceland on one side and Britain and the Netherlands on the other side fail to resume, the costs of Lemming-like behavior…

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Sultans of Swap: Fearing the Gearing!

Mar 04, 2010 at 00:00

Financial Gearing is what we non-accountants often refer to as simply 'Leverage'. Whichever your preference, it has the Sultans of Swap tightly caught in a manner that has greatly restricted…

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Yemen's Push Into the Gas Sector Fails to Stimulate Great Excitement and Raises Disturbing Questions

Mar 04, 2010 at 00:00

With Yemen's oil revenues plunging, the government's push into the gas market seemed like an economic saving grace for a state wracked by poverty and terrorism, but analysts warn more…

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Smoking Swap Guns Are Beginning to Litter EuroLand, Sovereign Debt Buyer Beware!

Mar 04, 2010 at 00:00

There are broad indications hinting that Italy and Greece are not the only countries that have used SWAP agreements to manipulate its budget and deficit figures. France and Portugal may…

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Is the Dollar Really Safer Than the Euro?

Mar 04, 2010 at 00:00

The European currency has depreciated dramatically against the US dollar in the past few months, falling from over $1.50 on December 1st to $1.35 today. The move has caused many…

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The Bullish Case For Equities

Mar 03, 2010 at 00:00

The bullish case for equities is best summarized by some of the price action that I am seeing especially in the retail, home building, financial and energy sectors. Leadership provided…

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The Current Situation in the U.S. Dollar and Gold Priced in Other Currencies

Mar 03, 2010 at 00:00

Since fundamentals are one thing, and the short-term situation is quite a different thing (people, and thus markets that they create tend to act emotionally in the short-term), we decided…

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Colombia: A New Gold Rush?

Mar 03, 2010 at 00:00

For those curious and courageous enough to see Colombia as a new frontier, early speculations are starting to yield big rewards. The country has abundant natural resources, including gold, silver,…