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Bernanke steals OPEC’s power

Published on December 17, 2008

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 [...]

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The true story behind the bond market

Published on October 31, 2008

With the equities market experiencing wild volatility, many investors are turning to the world of bonds. Are they making a good move or are they following the herd right off a deadly cliff?
By Andrew Snyder
Baltimore – (TFN): With the stock market in turmoil over the past month or so, it is no wonder bonds are [...]

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U.S. Treasury Bond Strategies: Barbells and Ladders

Published on May 27, 2008

“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.” — [...]

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Bear Market Strategy: Buying Municipal Bonds

Published on January 8, 2008

“Of course, Democrats say they only plan to raise taxes on “the rich.” But, then, rich can be hard to define. The Census Bureau determined that the U.S. median family income in 2006 was $48,201. Or, as the Cato Institute is fond of saying, if you’re a policeman married to a [...]

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