Archive for October, 2009

Harry Dent: Bold Predictions of the Great Depression Ahead

Harry Dent: Bold Predictions of the Great Depression Ahead by Alexander Green , Chief Investment Strategist Monday, October 6, 2009: Issue #1108 As they said in the movie “Poltergeist”: “They’re baaa-aaack.” Who’s back? Harry Dent, the self-styled “economic futurist,” who presumes to tell us about the great economic booms and busts that lie ahead.

What to Make of the Rising “Fear Index”

What to Make of the Rising “Fear Index” by Robert Williams , Publisher The Chicago Board of Options Exchange Volatility Index ( ^VIX ), also referred to as the “Fear Index,” spiked by over 30% in last week’s trading. The VIX tracks prices investors are willing to pay for options on the underlying stocks of the S&P 500, often to protect against drops in the market. The higher the demand for such instruments, the higher the prices go

Crude oil prices drop as US unemployment rises

Crude oil prices declined Friday after the US Labor Department said that 263,000 jobs were lost in the US in September, pushing the unemployment rate there to 9.8 percent. That translates to 15.1 million people now out of work in the US, according to the latest figures, raising further worries about demand for oil and oil

The Frontline of the Global Recovery

The Frontline of the Global Recovery by Robert Williams , Publisher In an effort to keep a step ahead of the recovery, we’re looking very closely at the emerging markets. Particularly those in Asia. It’s prudent, of course.

Investing in Emerging Markets: Three Reasons Why You Should Buy India, Not China

Investing in Emerging Markets: Three Reasons Why You Should Buy India, Not China by Karim Rahemtulla , Advisory Panelist Friday, October 2, 2009: Issue #1107 India has come a long way since 1997. The year marked my first trip to the country – and I remember it well, as I headed back to America with a resounding “sell” ringing in my ears with regard to India’s investments. At that time, the market was clearly manipulated by several large traders

Crude oil, metals prices lower on data

November contracts for West Texas Intermediate crude were down 46 cents to $70.15 per barrel at just past 2 p.m. in New York, while at last report, Brent crude was down 55 cents to $68.52 per barrel on the ICE Futures Europe exchange in London. The declines came on continuing demand concerns after first-time jobless claims

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