All Posts Tagged With: "George Bush"
Why Poor Presidential Approval Ratings Make for Great Stock Markets
No question, President George Bush’s approval ratings have pulled an “Enron.”
Next Time You’re Sued, Be Sure to Thank Mr. Bush
Get ready for more ridiculous lawsuits. As I said yesterday, Bush signed a bill amending an obscure law called the “Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act,” earlier this year. The bill makes it easier for terrorist victims to recover civil damages. But what this bill will really do is launch an orgy of lawsuits that have nothing to do with terrorism.
Obama or McCain, U.S. May Suffer Either Way
As Barack Obama closes in on the Democratic presidential nomination, investors should focus their minds around one uncomfortable fact: Whether it’s Obama or Republican John McCain who wins the White House, expect some policy changes that won’t sit well with investors - or with the U.S. economy.
Where Will Future Oil Production Come From and How Can Investors Profit Today?
It is always impolite to ask a lady her age. But the oil bull market is certainly no lady, besides which, we know she is about ten years old.
The Only Three Moves That Will Stop the Oil Price Advance
An Open Letter to Congress: First there was the trillion-dollar pork fest for energy. Then there was the decision to go with corn-based ethanol.
Inflation Up, Gold Up, Oil Up, Dollar Up, Dollar Down
You can’t got to bed these days without waking up to higher prices for everything. Crude futures in New York hit nearly US$130 overnight, and now everyone is wondering what’s next. US$150? US$200.
With Oil Nearing $130, Kicking the ‘Oil Addiction’ Looks Like the Sole U.S. Hope
Oil prices set a new record just shy of the $130 a barrel level yesterday (Tuesday), despite a concerted - though probably futile - effort by the U.S. government to rein in the runaway commodity.
Saudi Arabia Agrees to Increase Oil Output After Crude Hits Another New High
Oil soared to yet another record high on Friday after Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (GS) raised its price forecast for the second half of the year.
The End of Democracy
The war between the ‘flations drags on. Inflation has become globalized. In the United States, you are on the pot-holed highway to Hell…and more thoughts, insights and advice to take you into the weekend!
US Cut Interest Rates and Start Sending Tax Rebates
Two extraordinary things happened yesterday, the Fed cut rates 25 bps and the government started sending “tax rebates”.
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