Tag: Venezuela
Commodities rally: China makes the world go ’round
Published on September 17, 2009
The commodities market is soaring, leading us to another round of double- and triple-digit gains. Thanks to China’s recent moves, the gains will continue to grow.
By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com
Baltimore – (TFN): This is a critical period for America’s chief export, its burgeoning national debt. As the Obama administration works to spend the country into [...]
Politics worth crying about
Published on March 16, 2009
The world of politics is rich with entertainment these days. The financial markets hate politicians, but when the world’s leaders get this active, it is impossible not to track their action.
By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com
Baltimore – (TFN): It is business as usual in the world of politics. There are three topics worth laughing at, worrying about [...]
Hanging up the commodities boom hat
Published on January 15, 2009
Our neighbors to the south had a fantastic few years, but the boom is over. For countries like Brazil, Chile and especially Venezuela it is time to diversify… or bust.
By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com
Baltimore – (TFN): After enjoying nearly half a decade of economic good-ol’-days, South America is retracting faster that a lawmaker making an [...]
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 [...]
Russian war games: Take advantage of growing hostility
Published on November 25, 2008
Russia is making bold steps. Its leaders are traveling across the globe in an effort to gain support and unify America’s enemies. Investors have a rare, but proven, opportunity to take advantage of the situation.
By Andrew Snyder, TodaysFinancialNews.com
Baltimore – (TFN): Russia is doing all it can to spit in America’s eye. First, it sells [...]
Trouble in Venezuela: RBS cuts a $4.3 billion line of credit
Published on October 17, 2008
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 [...]
Emerging Markets: Profiting from Indonesia
Published on May 30, 2008
“If you were Indonesia, which countries would you rather have as your buddies? A bunch of sleazy, corrupt, idle ‘lottery winners’ such as Nigeria, Venezuela and Angola? Or would you prefer a set of hard-working and diligent neighbors such as Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand?” — Martin Hutchinson
by Martin Hutchinson
Baltimore – [...]
Oil Prices: Profit from the new highs
Published on April 23, 2008
“If we’re only considering economic factors, the steep crude prices now being predicted would be unlikely to stick for any protracted period.” — Martin Hutchinson
by Martin Hutchinson
Baltimore – (TFN): Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez said a few months ago that if the United States invades Iran, we could expect to [...]
Petro-Communism: Chavez threatens to confiscate private property
Published on January 15, 2008
by J. Christoph Amberger
Baltimore — (TFN): As "progressive" American politicians running for President are warming up left-over socialist solutions from the mid 20th century for the brewing economic crisis — planning to combat recession with redistribution of property, government handouts and the nationalization of an entire industry — Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez serves as a [...]