Markets

Sep 18, 2002 at 00:00

For thousands of years, gold has been an integral part of the world's monetary system, providing the backing for money. Gold financed wars and subsequently the rebuilding of those countries.…

Mar 28, 2001 at 00:00

The history of business and money is replete with stories like these. It tells us that some luck and hard work often pay off. But business history also speaks loudly…

Dec 30, 1999 at 00:00

But first, let us examine the great investment paradox. The making of a fortune, whether small or large, in one's chosen profession is certainly a significant achievement. To put it…

Dec 29, 1999 at 00:00

Let there be no doubt, that what we are witnessing is, indeed, history's greatest financial bubble. The indescribable financial excesses, the massive increase in debt, the monstrous use of leverage…

Jul 11, 2003 at 00:00

But, folks, here's the biggest part of the problem: Since most fund investors tend to buy and sell as a function of mass psychology, which usually turns out to be…

Jun 04, 2003 at 00:00

And here is another thought: Perhaps the Fed's new emphasis on the possibility of deflation rather than the customary concern with inflation will also serve to get more money into…

May 16, 2003 at 00:00

Well, let's not count our chickens until they're hatched, especially since there appear to be a growing number of problems cropping up within the economy. While many of the more…

May 06, 2003 at 00:00

While obviously, population trends are not the only determinant of stock prices, we can find other reasons for caution in assuming that stocks will always eventually reward investors, an assumption…

Jun 10, 2003 at 00:00

I disagree with the premise that there is little to no risk in another rate cut. Mr. Greenspan has only five 25 basis-point cuts remaining in his Federal Funds rate…

May 30, 2003 at 00:00

Fuelling deflation fears were the Producer Price Index (PPI) and Consumer Price Index (CPI) reports for April that were released this week. Both were in negative territory, giving credence to…