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Jun 24, 2009 at 00:00

Inflation is dead - long live inflation! We hear about the threat of hyperinflation in the media - is this for real, can it happen in the U.S.? Are we…

Jun 24, 2009 at 00:00

Trader uncertainty over tomorrow's Fed statement and concern over rising Treasury yields and the government's ability to cover its debt obligations contributed to the weakness in the U.S. Dollar on…

Jun 24, 2009 at 00:00

Gold Jumps as ECB Front-Runs the Fed, Lends Near-Half Trillion Euros at 1.0%

Jun 24, 2009 at 00:00

I have been bearish on the stock market for two years now. There were some major analysts, including Dow Theory icons, who were calling for a new bull market at…

Jun 23, 2009 at 00:00

As each day goes by it becomes more apparent that the prosperity of the world depends upon the ability of policymakers to continue the habit of dollar depreciation. It's a…

Jun 23, 2009 at 00:00

During the last week, three more banks were shuttered by state administrators. Once again, Georgia was among the states involved. Georgia now has 20% of all the banks in the…

Jun 23, 2009 at 00:00

As we wind our way into the summer duldrums, much has been written of seasonal factors. "Sell in May and go away" is an often heard refrain, and this bit…

Jun 23, 2009 at 00:00

Gold Bounces Off 5-Week Low, Bernanke Accused of Stoking Mortgage Bubble, as Late Monsoon Threatens Indian Demand

Jun 23, 2009 at 00:00

I am bullish on Gold miners because I believe we are in deflation, not inflation. Most people interested in Gold miners believe inflation and/or hyperinflation lurks, but Gold miners do…

Jun 28, 2009 at 13:33

The credit bubble that burst in 2007 was much bigger than any of its predecessors, but the US could probably still have escaped with a painful 2-year economic contraction had…