Markets

Jun 01, 2007 at 00:00

Liquidity Is A Coward...With the near vertical movement in the equity market since last summer, the mainstream media these days is filled with commentary and debate related to stock prices,…

Jun 01, 2007 at 00:00

Let's face it, our planet is facing an energy crisis. If nothing is done to reduce our dependence on crude oil and if the human race is unable to find…

May 31, 2007 at 00:00

While equities still remain relatively cheap (as measured via valuations since 1994), readers should keep in mind that on a relative basis (especially in relation to U.S. bonds), U.S. equities…

May 31, 2007 at 00:00

While the weak housing market is expected to cause consumers to curtail spending at some point, consumers continue to be optimistic. Consumer Confidence rose 1.7 points in May to 108.…

May 31, 2007 at 00:00

"...Gold just closed out its fourth best month ever. Its monetary opponents, meantime, continue scrapping over which currency can sink the lowest, the fastest..."

May 31, 2007 at 00:00

The global economy, led by China, India and other emerging markets, is in arguably its strongest five-year boom in history, in terms of sheer scale, scope and speed. The U.S.…

May 31, 2007 at 00:00

By a continuing process of inflation, governments can confiscate, secretly and unobserved, an important part of the wealth of their citizens.

May 30, 2007 at 00:00

"Up to now, the price inflation was the 'fun' kind, as it went into stocks, bonds, housing...Now inflation is showing up in the "not fun" category, namely food and stuff…

May 30, 2007 at 00:00

Chrysler, which had some unsecured assets left, was essentially given away to Cerberus. GM, on the other hand, still has $17 billion in market cap at today's stock price of…

May 30, 2007 at 00:00

Effective today, the Chinese Ministry of Finance increased its so-called stamp tax on stock market transactions from 0.1% to 0.3% in an effort to curb speculation in the Chinese stock…