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Commodities Supercycle Boom or Bust?

August 25, 2008 · Filed Under Gold and Resources · Comments 
“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 [...]

Is Brazil “Investment Grade” for Individual Investors?

May 16, 2008 · Filed Under International Investing · Comments 
“Standard & Poor’s just boosted the country’s credit rating to ‘investment grade’ in recent weeks, moving its rating from BB+ to BBB-. Why should we care? After all, isn’t Brazilian debt bought mostly by institutional investors? That’s true. But with the increased debt rating, Brazilian shares also should benefit.”– Martin Hutchinson by Martin Hutchinson, Money Morning Baltimore [...]

Stock Market Crash: Is the worst over?

April 4, 2008 · Filed Under US Stocks and Markets · Comments 
“The U.S. markets leaped into the second quarter with the strongest start since 1938, as a rally in financial stocks led all three major indices to post gains of more than 3% on the first trading day in April.” — Jennifer Yousfi by Jennifer Yousfi, Money Morning Baltimore – (TFN): [...]