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Congress is talking about extending unemployment benefits and loans to retool factories to produce the kind of cars few people cared to buy even when they had money.
by J. Christoph Amberger
Baltimore — (TFN): Based on a running tally conducted by CNN, the financial crisis so far has cost the U.S. government around $4.28 trillion — [...]
By February 20, 2009, the world will be rocked as Russian special forces, wearing Gazprom (OTC:OGZPY) security uniforms, will invade Ukraine to protect the natural gas pipeline into Europe. Russian stocks will plummet as skittish investors flee Moscow for good. But three companies stand to make a mint.
by Andrew Snyder and J. Christoph Amberger
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Russia is going broke and is desperate for power. Its oil is worth almost a third of what it once was and its budget is suffering dramatic blows. Smart investors can make money off the country’s offensive ploys to get back on track.
*** Chilling forecast: In the first weeks of February, Russian mercenaries will cut [...]
Can today’s commodities revival last in view of China’s much-vaunted stimulus package?
by J. Christoph Amberger
Baltimore — (TFN): Oil and commodities jumped today as China announced that Beijing would spend 4 trillion yuan ($585.5 billion) on infrastructure, housing, rural reform and environmental projects by the end of 2010.
That’s about a fifth of China’s gross domestic product… [...]
China cuts a check for over $500 billion. Its stock market soared on the news. But how much impact will Chinese spending have on American stocks? The answer is not good.
By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com
Baltimore – (TFN): There used to be a saying that said something like, “a bear market in one country means there is [...]
The Bank of England and the European Central Bank slashed their respective interest rates. The Bank of England cut the rate by a huge 1.5 percentage points, the ECB remained true to its timid self by cutting a mere 0.5 percent.
by J. Christoph Amberger
Baltimore — (TFN): The European central bankers did something uncharacteristic today. They [...]
Savvy investors are spreading their wealth overseas. While the headlines paint a dire picture across the globe, there are some real pockets of incredible profit potential. Make wise international investments and you could be counting your profits before the new administration is even in office.
By Andrew Snyder
Baltimore – (TFN): It is no surprise to see [...]
With its main source export revenues plunging down over 50%, the outlook for the Canadian economy and the Canadian dollar is getting bleaker by the day.
by J. Christoph Amberger
Baltimore — (TFN): Oil prices dropped once again after the U.S. government reported a 0.3% contraction in the U.S. economy in the third quarter.
Light, sweet crude oil [...]
The Japanese yen has soared in value over the last month. To the uninitiated it may sound like a boon for the country’s economy. But in reality, it is creating some huge problems and destroying a lot of wealth. Companies like Toyota (NYSE:TM) and Sony (NYSE:SNE) are in trouble.
By Andrew Snyder
Baltimore – (TFN): Financial crises [...]
Financial experts predict that recession-plagued Americans may stop spending and start savings. This crisis-induced “virtuous cycle” may not be to the liking of those countries who syphoned wealth out of America, trading it for crude oil, plastic trinkets, and hand-held entertainment devices.
by J. Christoph Amberger
Baltimore — (TFN): “Foreign countries and markets may be pointing fingers [...]
The credit crunch is hitting everybody. Compared to countries like Venezuela, the United States is getting off easy. Hugo Chavez is finally getting what he had coming to him.
By Andrew Snyder
Baltimore – (TFN): The old cliché that a falling tide lowers all ships is more popular than ever. But it is also truer than [...]
America’s not-so-friendly global counterparts are taking advantage of our national pain. Pakistan and China are making deals and rumors of a nuclear pact are spreading. Investors must carefully monitor the situation.
By Andrew Snyder
Baltimore – (TFN): Thanks to a financial debacle that started on Wall Street and rippled across the globe, America’s superpower prowess has [...]
The markets were forced to endure one round of default swap payouts last week. Now, the debt from three more companies will hit the auction blocks. Even more trouble is on the way.
By Andrew Snyder
Baltimore – (TFN): On a micro level, yesterday’s 900-point rally looks like a big deal. Many short-sighted investors look at [...]
With Russian markets crashing to the lowest point in over a decade. They even suspended trading indefinitely last Friday. Will the Russian Bear recover? If so, how soon? Is now the time for investors to move in a grab the bargains? Martin Hutchinson of the Money Map Report gives TFN viewers his take.
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Chinese shares have been falling lately, but that’s only because everybody’s so scared. There’s nothing wrong with China’s financial system, right? Wrong. There’s something rotten at the heart of China’s banks, and the entire mainland economy is about to come crashing down.
by J. Christoph Amberger
Baltimore — (TFN): As Iceland’s banking industry is melting [...]
There are some great companies out there selling for unbelievably low prices. But before you buy, you need to do your homework. You will be surprised what you find, especially in overly bullish stocks like Potash Corp. (NYSE:POT).
By Andrew Snyder
Baltimore – (TFN): The downturn in the stock market is impacting nearly everybody, but some [...]
General Motors (GM) isn’t the only company producing cars with telematics, and cars aren’t the only place you’ll find this new technology that provides everything from finding directions out of town to sending photos of a burglar in your home to the police. Now that the technology is cheap, billions are going to be made [...]
It may be a nice place to live, as long as you don’t mind the cold… or the dark, but Iceland could be the first country to declare bankrupcy in the credit crisis. Will the country previously said to have the "highest standard of living in the world" collapse under the weight of its own [...]
Europe is in serious economic trouble. General Motors (NYSE:GM) has stopped production and is forecasting horrid sales. Harley Davidson (NYSE:HOG) is in similar trouble. Avoid European exposure.
By Andrew Snyder
Baltimore – (TFN): If you think the economy is slowing here in the United States, do not even think about looking to Europe. Thanks to already-high unemployment [...]
Despite last minute political maneuvering, global stock markets are crashing. What’s an investor to do? Run for cover — or load up on bargain?
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