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Dollar Bear: Don’t Believe Bernanke

John Browne — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 16:46:23 +0000

”The move is inconsequential. The harsh realities have not changed in the slightest, and the dollar is set to continue its overall decline.” — John Browne, Euro Pacific Capital by John Browne Baltimore – (TFN): This week, we were treated to strong statements by both Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson and [...]

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Dollar Bear: The Fed Can’t Fight Inflation

John Browne — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 16:08:59 +0000

“In announcing ‘no change’ in rates yesterday, the Fed pretends that its policy is perfectly calibrated to deal with the current economy. In reality however, the Fed is pinned down by a cross fire of inflation and recession.” — John Browne by John Browne Baltimore – (TFN): Cheerleaders will face [...]

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The next big government spending spree

John Browne — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 17:05:37 +0000

by John Browne Baltimore — (TFN): As the economic indicators turn down and election year politics heats up, the calls from politicians for more government intervention and enhanced economic stimulus are becoming more strident. Last week, with the onset of the general presidential campaign, and with increased attention on the economy shown by the Bush administration, [...]

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Dollar Bear takes on inflation hunters at the Fed

John Browne — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 02:20:01 +0000

by John Browne Baltimore — (TFN): This week I watched Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke charm the rain-soaked graduating class of Harvard, my Alma Mater. As he spoke, I was reminded of an anecdote involving President Franklin D. Roosevelt during the commencement speech he gave at Harvard in 1936: Amidst a similar downpour, he said, “Well, Harvard [...]

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Post tags: decline of the US dollar, dollar bear, europacific, inflation, peter schiff

Dollar Bear takes on the Statistical Battle Ground

John Browne — Thu, 29 May 2008 18:29:38 +0000

by John Browne “Although it is standard procedure for governments to soothe their citizenry with placebo politics to avoid panic and uprising, there is a line after which such a campaign is counterproductive. In fact, misleading statements about financial security are potentially dangerous to the country’s long-term economic well being, and potentially toxic to investors.” Baltimore — [...]

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The “BRICs” (and Mortar) of the New Global Economy

John Browne — Wed, 14 May 2008 03:05:05 +0000

by John Browne Baltimore — (TFN): In the early days of the American republic, fortune seekers were urged to “Go west, young man!” With the American economy now clearly showing its fragility, the rallying cry for today could be, “Go abroad!” In the past quarter century, the center of wealth creation has steadily moved away from [...]

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Food Prices: The road to revolution?

John Browne — Thu, 01 May 2008 02:03:33 +0000

by John Browne, Senior Market Strategist Euro Pacific Capital Baltimore — (TFN): Last week, food shortage became an American reality. Costco, Wal-Mart and other food stores limited the purchase of certain food staples in bulk form. Purchases of rice in California and of oil and flour in Queens were restricted. Customers were angry, voicing strong concern [...]

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Post tags: dollar bear, food prices, inflation, peter schiff, social unrest

Recession 2008: GE’s Warnings Show how the Crisis is Spreading

John Browne — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 17:08:53 +0000

By John Browne, Euro Pacific Capital - Senior Market Advisor Baltimore — (TFN): Last week, General Electric — one of the finest companies in the world and an American icon — announced a major fall in earnings. Amazingly, the bad news surprised Wall Street. GE shares fell 13 percent in a single day. Some surprise! GE is [...]

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Hyperinflation: The Fed is setting the stage for the next bubble

John Browne — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 15:33:12 +0000

by John Browne Baltimore — (TFN): On March 31, Treasury Secretary Hank Paulson announced the laying of the government’s foundation stone for the next big financial bubble, heralding an era of hyperinflation and probable further runs on the U.S. dollar. Of course, like most politics, there is usually a good reason and a real reason for actions. [...]

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Dollar Bear: The rich are getting poorer

John Browne — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 12:10:17 +0000

"There is little doubt that the vast amounts of cheap, U.S.-dollar liquidity pumped into both American and international economies by the U.S. Federal Reserve Board(particularly under former Fed Chairman Alan Greenspan averted some naturally occurring and corrective recessions and led to a series of unprecedented asset booms. The mistake was in thinking that this virtual [...]

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