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Russia & Georgia: Investments for the new Cold War

August 15, 2008 · Filed Under International Investing · Comments 
“Like it or not, with the invasion of Georgia, we have a new Cold War – as well as the profit opportunities that accompany such a conflict. International investors were able to make a lot of money during the “first” Cold War.” — Martin Hutchinson by Martin Hutchinson Baltimore — (TFN): Like it or not, [...]

Russia’s Georgian invasion will start a new Cold War

August 14, 2008 · Filed Under Politics · Comments 
"The crisis has given oil and gas producer Russia an alibi for cleaning up along its borders in places like Georgia, where the United States and NATO were beginning to exert their influence." — Gerhard Sporl by Gerhard Sporl, Der Spiegel Baltimore and Berlin — (TFN):  The war in the Caucasus is [...]

A new high for gold prices?

August 13, 2008 · Filed Under Gold and Resources · Comments 
“In typical fashion, gold and silver have not been playing to the script. A war breaks out between Russia and Georgia. You’d expect gold to rise. But the opposite happens: we get one of the most violent sell-offs in recent memory.” — Dominic Frisby Blogger’s note: Gold prices have fallen through the floor this week. And [...]

Russia-Georgia War was caused by the global credit crunch

August 12, 2008 · Filed Under International Investing · Comments 
“The end of the easy money era and the war in Georgia don’t, at first glance, seem to have an obvious connection. But they are linked.” — John Stepek Blogger’s note: Want to know who caused Russia’s war against Georgia? Well, you could say Allan Greenspan started it. Or you could blame [...]