Markets

Dec 31, 2015 at 07:49

Although crude oil moved higher yesterday, the key resistance lines continue to keep gains in check. What does it mean for the commodity? Will the oil-to-gold ratio give us more…

Dec 31, 2015 at 07:26

The precious metals sector will close 2015 entrenched in a seemingly forever bear market. Most of the sector has been in a bear market for over four and a half…

Dec 31, 2015 at 07:16

In our opinion, speculative short positions are favored (with stop-loss at 2,120 and profit target at 1,990, SP500 index) ...

Dec 30, 2015 at 15:52

Today the NAR released the Pending Home Sales Index, a measure of expected sales on existing homes. The Econoday Consensus Estimate was for a 0.5% rise in a range of…

Dec 30, 2015 at 06:13

OPEC says that $10 trillion worth of investment will need to flow into oil and gas through 2040 in order to meet the world's energy needs.

Dec 29, 2015 at 14:25

One would have hoped that financial rip-offs committed by medieval princes would have been permanently shelved when liberal enlightenment ended the divine right of kings.

Dec 29, 2015 at 14:16

We can all give many reasons why the gold price should be substantially higher. But reality trumps our reasoning, along with our wishes and desires. This is no more evident…

Dec 29, 2015 at 14:03

You would think investors would be grateful for the extended topping process of the stock market, as it has given them the opportunity to exit before the inevitable crash. As…

Dec 29, 2015 at 13:40

Stocks are trying to live up to the expectations for a year-end "Santa Claus" rally. Most of the market's improving internal condition is due to the latest strength in the…

Dec 29, 2015 at 13:19

Since the Dot.com Bubble burst the US has accelerated its Macro-Prudential Policies of Financial Repression. PEW Research just released a study which tracks the deterioration in the confidence citizens have…