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Thinking Like "Fat Tony"

Sep 08, 2008 at 00:00

... it's not gold that is the barbarous relic. The barbarous relic is central banking.

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Unique Intraday Spot Gold Trade with GLD

Sep 08, 2008 at 00:00

Today was another one of those great days for a spot gold trade using the free intraday charts by Kitco. I'm not sure if anyone watched the free Kitco 24…

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Paulsons Quick Draw

Sep 08, 2008 at 00:00

Paulson claims that his goal is to stabilize the mortgage market. But the best way to do so would be to allow housing prices to fall to a market clearing…

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The Almighty Dollar

Sep 08, 2008 at 00:00

As you may well understand, the US Dollar ($) is the ultimate source of American power in the global economy, given hegemony status after World War II (WWII), where to…

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Pivotal Events

Sep 08, 2008 at 00:00

Our concerns about the next phase of the credit crisis are being realized. The August 6 edition concluded that this could reach its full fury sometime around October and that…

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In Government We Trust? Part 2

Sep 08, 2008 at 00:00

Can sound money give you financial security? There is something very comforting in knowing that what you earn today will retain its purchasing power in the years to come. Indeed,…

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Precious Points: Full Faith and Credit

Sep 08, 2008 at 00:00

In the short term, precious metals will continue to trade along with many commodities opposite the dollar, which may be bullish because many commodities appear ready for a relief rally…

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Has Hedging Killed The Goose That Was To Lay The Golden Egg?

Sep 08, 2008 at 00:00

Gold mining executives would like to forget the hedging fiasco as you would the worst nightmare of your life. But the ghost of this greatest shareholder rip-off will not let…

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Entry Alert Update Re: SIJ

Sep 07, 2008 at 00:00

SIJ is a long term hold. However, I expect a pull back on this stock beginning tomorrow, on the news about Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac's takeover by the Government.…

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US Economy Confounding the Economic Pundits

Sep 07, 2008 at 00:00

What gives here? The Commerce Department reports that GDP grew at an annual rate of 3.3 per cent while unemployment rose to 6.1 per cent, giving partisan commentators enough ammunition…