Friday, November 20th, 2009

Posts Tagged ‘ energy costs ’

Hyperinflation – where is it?

Nov 17th, 2009 | By Keith Fitz-Gerald | Category: Featured, Financial News

Keith Fitz-gerald (Whiskey & Gunpowder):
Everything we know about classic economic theory suggests the U.S. economy should be experiencing Zimbabwe-like hyperinflation right now, thanks to the nearly $2.2 trillion the U.S. Federal Reserve has pumped into the system.



The iShares Barclays TIPS Bond Fund is a Good Way to Brace for Imminent Inflation

Jul 6th, 2009 | By Horacio Marquez | Category: Featured, Stock Market Investing

It is high time for our political leaders to make some key decisions.  And that translates into large uncertainties for investors that have held the market in a range and with low volume. We do not know whether “Cap and Trade” legislation will pass the Senate and we do not know whether and any healthcare bill will pass through Congress, or what that bill might entail.  And these two issues are paramount for the future of America.  



Investment News Briefs Thursday June 11, 2009

Jun 11th, 2009 | By William Patalon III | Category: Financial News

Fed’s Beige Book Shows Downturn Slowing; Home Depot Says Worst Is Over; ReFi Apps Slowest Since November; Senate Mulls Bigger Home Loan Tax Credit; U.S. Becomes Largest Shareholder in Citi; Rising Energy Costs Could Stunt Global Recovery; Top Economist Considering Senate Run



Inflation, Retail, and Housing Reports; Earnings Go Full Bore

Apr 13th, 2009 | By Christian Hill | Category: Financial News

This promises to be a very busy week with a full calendar of economic reports and earnings announcements, so let’s dive right in and highlight some of the more important ones.



FOMC Statement Highlights The Week … Will The Fed Be Left With One Bullet?

Dec 15th, 2008 | By Christian Hill | Category: Financial News

Well we have made it to the end of another year, and this one has been quite a ride. This is the last full trading week of the year, so barring a huge rally, the Dow, NASDAQ, and S&P will all end the year with losses north of 30 percent.



The Safest Way to Profit as the Boomers Retire

Jun 6th, 2008 | By Rob Fannon | Category: Real Estate Investments

Every day, 8,000 Americans turn 60 years old… Some 40% of U.S. adults are over 60… America’s “old-timers” are the driving force behind big, safe returns for health care investors.



Why I’m ‘Still’ Bearish on Stocks

May 28th, 2008 | By Eric Roseman | Category: Oil Investment & Alternative Energy

Yes, I’ll admit it: I’m bearish on the stock market. I’m still concerned about sending more funds out into the market for one fundamental reason: Rampant energy inflation.



Dollar Gains Against Euro

May 28th, 2008 | By Doug Casey | Category: US Dollar & Forex Trading

In the currency market, the dollar firmed against the euro. Late Tuesday, the euro was trading at $1.5696 vs. $1.5763 on Friday.



Why a Ban on Oil Futures and Speculation Will Devastate the Markets

May 27th, 2008 | By Garry White | Category: Oil Investment & Alternative Energy

The bull market in oil comes down to just two simple numbers: The world can’t produce more than 85 million barrels of oil per day. The world wants 87 million barrels of oil per day.



Nickel Finally has an Up Day – But Production will Increase as Ravensthorpe Comes on Line

May 24th, 2008 | By Doug Casey | Category: Gold Market

The base metals were mostly in the black on Friday. Copper bottomed out at $3.72 in the pre-dawn hours, but rallied straight through from there to finish at its intraday high of $3.8099/lb., up 6 cents.