Many analysts are claiming that the current downturn in the U.S. economy will be short-lived. Eric Roseman looks at the rising foreclosures, plunging housing prices, increasing unemployment and record food and fuel costs… and definitely disagrees. He advises that investors turn to precious metal investing in the time-honored tradition – buy [...]
“Yes, I know it is hard to believe, but you really can buy a village house in Europe for 14,000 euro ($22,000).” — Steenie Harvey
by Steenie Harvey
Baltimore – (TFN): I am here in Cancun, Mexico, at IL’s Ultimate Event, showing attendees how to find international real estate’s best [...]
“There is an interesting trend occurring at the bank - one that bodes well for banks and the economy as a whole.” — Karim Rahemtulla
by Karin Rahemtulla
Baltimore – (TFN): It’s one of the most important companies in America today…
But like any company, it’s got its share of pros and [...]
by Peter Schiff
I have been buying gold and gold stocks for myself and my clients since 1999 and not once did I buy out of fear. In fact, from my perspective, the only fear I’ve observed in the gold market is from those who have been too afraid to buy.
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“Many investors are feeling left out because they haven’t been part of the incredible bull run energy companies have enjoyed in the last few years. But have no fear. It’s not too late to grab a piece of the pie.” — Keith Fitz-Gerald
by Keith Fitz-Gerald
Baltimore – (TFN): Many people are [...]
2008 has presented many challenges — from investing to tax havens to privacy protection. Erika Nolan, executive publisher of The Sovereign Society, explains how to build wealth and protect assets even in a tough market.
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“If you were Indonesia, which countries would you rather have as your buddies? A bunch of sleazy, corrupt, idle ‘lottery winners’ such as Nigeria, Venezuela and Angola? Or would you prefer a set of hard-working and diligent neighbors such as Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand?” — Martin Hutchinson
by Martin Hutchinson
Baltimore – [...]
“Mercedes is the kind of place where everyone knows everyone, people are friendly, and you can leave your bicycle unchained on the sidewalk. Best of all, I found an apartment in a great location going for $47,000 and a house for only $45,000.” — Lee Harrison
by Lee Harrison
I’ve enjoyed a lot of [...]
by J. Christoph Amberger
Baltimore — (TFN): As high-yield fund prices are trending up, Credit Suisses new Global Income Fund, Inc. (GIFD:OTC) looks like a promising junk-bond ETF for income investors with a high tolerance for share price fluctuations.
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“There is an ‘emerging’ alternative energy source that is a lot more efficient than corn-based ethanol and doesn’t require the same food vs. fuel trade-off.” — Mike Burnick
by Mike Burnick
Baltimore – (TFN): A month ago, I wrote an article here in the (Sovereign Society) A-Letter detailing the global food [...]
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.”
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“Most of Wall Street’s moneymaking machines have shut down. Mortgage-securitization activity has gone kaput, while IPO and M&A activities are sputtering. Even worse, Billions of dollars of future writedowns and losses are still buried inside Wall Street’s balance sheets.” — Dan Amoss
by Dan Amoss
Baltimore – (TFN): Since [...]
“Before the string section pipes up, we recommend that the party organisers have a think about sticking a cork in the trombones. The second ten years are going to be a lot less triumphant than the first ten.” — Jody Clarke
by Jody Clarke
Baltimore – (TFN): It’s the European [...]
“Yes, oil is overbought. Yes, oil is going to correct at some stage. But let’s get this clear - it’s not a bubble.” — Dominic Frisby
Blogger’s note: Dominic Frisby had some great commentary on our current record oil prices in a recent Money Morning (UK) message to his subscribers. Dominic is from our London affiliate [...]
by J. Christoph Amberger
The earthquake in China not only destroyed homes and lives. It also disrupted infrastructure, industry and agriculture in the Chinese economic heartland. Combined with the rising yuan, the idling of industrial capacities, and China’s looming debt crisis, investors should review their Chinese stock holdings now.
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“As you might expect, the U.S housing slump is reducing demand for finished lumber. Meanwhile, timber, pulpwood, and paper prices are rising worldwide - but curiously, profit margins are eroding. What’s up with that?” — Don Miller
by Don Miller
Baltimore – (TFN): There’s a classic squeeze going on in the lumber markets [...]
“Ever hear of the Project for the New American Century? Its acronym is PNAC and it was initiated in 1997 as a ‘non-profit, educational organization whose goal is to promote American leadership.’ What started out as a think tank has evolved into a veritable strangle hold on [...]
Baltimore — (TFN): The earthquake in China not only destroyed homes and lives. It also disrupted infrastructure, industry and agriculture in the Chinese economic heartland. Combined with the rising yuan, the idling of industrial capacities, and China’s looming debt crisis, investors should review their Chinese stock holdings now. [...]
“Should the two brewers merge, the resultant entity would be a globally focused player that sends out 350 million hectoliters of beer annually and generates approximately $20 billion in annual revenue.” — Jennifer Yousfi
by Jennifer Yousfi
Baltimore – (TFN): Shares of the largest U.S. brewer, Anheuser-Busch Companies Inc. (BUD), maker [...]
“If your primary concern is to protect your money, there’s really only one place to go: U.S. government bonds. They may be boring. They may give underwhelming returns. But they’re safe. And they have the full backing of the U.S. government. And that still means something.” — [...]
