The crude market is making Uncle Sam pay

Oil prices continue to rise. Will the trend top out anytime soon or are triple-digit prices going to become a reality once again? The news is not good. By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com Baltimore – (TFN): It is the worst fear of nearly every American economist; the global economy gets back on its red-hot track and the [...]

Faith in Obama? Not according to gold prices

The dollar is on the decline and gold is on the rise. It may not be an overnight surge to riches, but the gains are on the way. By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com Baltimore – (TFN): In less than a week, the U.S. Dollar Index has dropped by 1.6%. In terms of the sorts of moves the [...]

Frontier Oil: Buy low, sell high

Smart investors are looking beyond the current financial crisis. For a good shot at long-term profits, look towards the oil industry. Inflation, a lack of production growth, and a weaker dollar will create justification for rising prices. Frontier Oil (NYSE:FTO) is worth a look. By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com Baltimore – (TFN): Oil is slowly regaining the [...]

Best Investment: Stay out of the trap

The American economy is motoring into uncharted waters. Oil and gold are climbing, while the dollar is weakening. Fortunately for investors, the path to take is obvious. By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com Baltimore – (TFN): We are witnessing a fundamental shift in the American economy. In the name of short-term economic gains, we are putting our future [...]

Count Chocula feels the pain from increased inflation

While Washington argues about corporate bonuses and 100% taxes, there is a real threat facing Americans. Today’s CPI report shows inflation is climbing far faster than many experts expected. Take this opportunity to prepare for the threat before it does permanent damage. By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com Baltimore – (TFN): There are few economists that do not [...]

Inflation agenda: An $81 billion tank of gas

There is no way to avoid excessive inflation. But that is the way Obama wants it. How else will the president find himself on the billion-dollar bill? By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com Baltimore – (TFN): This could be an ominous sign of things to come. It is hard to deny that President Obama would love to see his [...]

Six percent inflation sound scary? Try a billion percent…

If you thought America’s future was bleak, take a look at the horrific situation in Zimbabwe. The country is forced to take dramatic action just to stay alive. By Andrew Snyder, TodayFinancialNews.com Baltimore – (TFN): When America’s economy is falling, it is easy to say we have lost our superiority, or our country is permanently damaged, [...]

Bernanke steals OPEC’s power

OPEC is meeting to discuss a major production cut. It’s goal is to boost prices back to the $75 level it deems fair. What it does not realize is the Federal Reserve has much more power than the cartel could ever dream of. Prices may rise, but it will not be because of an OPEC [...]

Commodities Supercycle Boom or Bust?

“The worst rout in the history of commodities may be ending, signaling a replay of the 2006 tumble that preceded a doubling of prices in the next 17 months.” — Madelene Pearson, Bloomberg News Blogger’s note: Depending on which camp you belong to, the recent dip in prices either means the commodities supercycle [...]

Buy Vallourec (VK), Fresenius (FME) & Syngenta (SYNN) for the European recession

“With economic growth likely to slow, investors will take a greater interest in firms with clearly visible profitability, operating in strongly growing markets. Here are three examples.” — Cedric de Fonclare Blogger’s note: Each week our friends over at MoneyWeek in London ask a professional investor where he or she is investing [...]

Euro drops on record German inflation

The European Central Bank (ECB) considers inflation its biggest enemy. How successfully are they fighting it? Well, with the German PPI up a whopping 9%, they seem to be doing a bang-up job! by Nina Koeppen, Wall Street Journal Baltimore — (TFN): German gross domestic product fell 0.5% in the second quarter from the first three months [...]

Oil Prices Don’t Control the Recession

“Can the collapse in oil prices save the economy from recession? Sadly not. The rising oil price was a symptom, not a cause, of the unchecked global boom that lead us here. And the fact that it’s falling now is merely a sign that we’re already in the grip [...]

What to Buy in the BRICs

"China and India are two of the fastest-growing investable economies on the planet, and have been transformed into global leaders in both the manufacturing and service sectors. At the same time, Brazil and Russia each has become a cornucopia of commodities, and are emerging as global leaders in the white-hot global energy sector." — Martin [...]

The Top Five Best Gold Plays

“Missing out on gold is already costing investors a pretty penny. What’s more, most experts are forecasting gold prices to rise at least another 56% by the end of this year. So, how does one profit from gold? It’s simple.” — Mike Caggeso Blogger’s note: Mike Caggeso of Money Morning recently compiled a valuable [...]

Summer Break Ends Early for Gold Prices

“I blame high oil prices on gold. Well, I’m not completely serious, but I can’t help but feel that gold isn’t holding up its end of the bargain. Investors are dumping their money into oil because nothing else is going up – including gold.” — Andrew Gordon by Andrew Gordon Baltimore — (TFN): I blame high oil [...]

Dollar Bear: Don’t Believe Bernanke

“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 [...]

The Dollar is Dying: Buy Gold Now!

“What is the point of owning a lump of metal that doesn’t pay a dividend, isn’t edible and actually costs you money to keep safe? To understand why gold is the ultimate safe haven in this financial crisis, we have to get to the root of our current problem. [...]

Foreign Investment: Dividend Stocks and Finance Markets

“Most investors think of the international markets only as another place to seek out stocks. But overseas financial markets are a great option for income investing, as well. And here’s why.” — Martin Hutchinson Blogger’s note: The U.S. markets are detrimental to your portfolio’s health, and that situation isn’t going to change [...]

Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac Destroy the Dollar

“Fears that the two U.S. mortgage giants, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, were on the verge of collapse has seen commentators shrieking about the end of capitalism as we know it. And perhaps they weren’t far wrong.” — David Stevenson by David Stevenson Baltimore – (TFN):  If you had to come up [...]

Inflation Attacks the BRIC

“Inflation is accelerating in the BRIC economies and central banks are responding with tighter monetary policy. While higher interest rates may be the standard remedy to combat inflation, tight money policies usually wind up dealing a death-blow to stock market investors.” — Mike Burnick by Mike Burnick Baltimore – (TFN): Don’t look [...]

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