Investing and Trading News, with a Contrarian, Sarcastic Twist!
Apparently, most of China’s recent purchases on the commodity markets have been to build up stockpiles, rather than satisfy actual demand – according to The Daily Crux. That means the huge Chinese buying is unlikely to continue, and that in turn means commodity prices may be unable to sustain their recent advance. As for the […]
Common wisdom about the Great Depression seems to be that Herbert Hoover was a free market, laissez-faire kind of guy, who mistakenly decided to “do nothing” and let the economy work itself out…merely watching as it spiraled down the drain. The rap on Hoover couldn’t be more wrong, says legendary libertarian economist Murray Rothbard. Hoover […]
It’s ironic that folks who identify themselves as free market proponents lament Obama’s plans for socialized healthcare in America. We already have socialized healthcare in the US. There is very little that’s laissez faire about the American healthcare system. The entire market is strangled by red tape, bureaucracy, and stupid rules. Result: the least efficient […]
Investment manias share some key traits in common. When they get going, they REALLY get going (a la NASDAQ 1999). People believe that “this time it’s different” (housing bubble anyone?). And – they are certainly equal opportunity. From tulips, to spices…from houses, to tech stocks…manias are always looking for the next asset class to party […]
Surprisingly, Treasuries have been rallying in the middle of each month, while falling at the beginning and end of the month, according to some keen observations by Tom Dyson. Why so? Tom says that for some reason, the market does not seem to be accounting for the fact that the government is issuing huge amounts […]
The oil to natural gas ratio is at an extreme level not seen in at least 15 years, reports market technician Martin Goldberg. Martin is an astute market observer who I recently discovered on the Financial Sense Newshour. With oil above $71, and natural gas below $4, you’d think that something has to give. Sure, […]
Global oil producer BP reported that oil reserves fell for the first time in 10 years…from 1.261 trillion barrels to 1.258 trillion barrels. Enough reserves for about 42 years at current production rates, according to the company. You can read the full report here. Some quick highlights: Global oil consumption fell by 0.6% in 2008 […]
On Sunday, Guo Shuqing, a top Chinese Banker, suggested the US and World Bank sell bonds denominated in Chinese yuan. “I think the U.S. government and the World Bank can consider the possibility of issuing renminbi bonds in the Hong Kong market and the Shanghai market,” he said. The clamor by China for a diversification […]
The USDA just released its latest crop progress report. Most of the grain crops look to be in pretty good shape, with the exception of soybeans, which are still behind schedule. Wheat’s been slammed the past few days after a speculative run-up, so it appears this news was priced in. Not much movement from corn […]
The bull market in money creation is still intact! After a short “correction” a few months ago, the printing presses are revved up and running faster than ever before. The continued strength in equity and asset prices…much to the surprise of many smart traders…seems to be validating the theory that this bear market rally is […]
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