Markets

Mar 17, 2006 at 00:00

If the dollar's decline ever did become disorderly, that is, if the dollar ever did begin to fall at an accelerated pace, then the central banks of the US's main…

Mar 17, 2006 at 00:00

n light of the mind-blowing lengths to which Wall Street has gone to minimize the importance of the enormous deficits posted in the fourth quarter current account and in January's…

Mar 16, 2006 at 00:00

This is the largest year-over-year increase since September 2001 and is further evidence of inflationary pressures building in the economy.

Mar 17, 2006 at 00:00

Phase I of the bull market in precious metals has drawn to a close. No longer do people look at you funny if you suggest that gold and silver may…

Mar 17, 2006 at 00:00

Is this similar to the attempts to prop up the US markets by bankers in 1929?

Mar 17, 2006 at 00:00

Although the US consumer is living beyond their means, one third of the world's population is industrializing. And not only are they industrializing, but they are industrializing at a record…

Mar 16, 2006 at 00:00

Protectionism is not a US invention; indeed, globally, there are increased calls for protectionism. France is well known to "defend" its home industry. The European Union may import tariffs because…

Mar 16, 2006 at 00:00

Net foreign capital flows into the US rose 23% to $66.1 bln in December from a revised $53.8 bln in December (initial was $56.6 bln). This was the second straight…

Mar 16, 2006 at 00:00

What will happen to the federal government's financial condition now that the Federal Reserve is raising rates in order to try suppressing the growing inflationary pressures in the economy? The…

Mar 16, 2006 at 00:00

The beginning of the suppression on August 5, 1993 was typical for the many that followed. Firstly, it was during New York trading hours. Secondly, it was done with a…