Is Deflation Still a Risk?
Deflation is an economic problem that has become synonymous with the Great Depression, but in fact, there is…
February 5, 2010
Chart: Baltic Dry Index Continues to Drop
"The Baltic Dry Index, which measures changes in the cost to ship goods by sea, is about as volatile…
February 4, 2010
A Magic Bullet for Inflation and Deflation?
During the better part of the last 18 months, since the financial crisis erupted, the debate over whether…
February 3, 2010
A Classic Media Moment with Mel Gibson
During an interview to promote his new movie, "Edge of Darkness," Mel Gibson became visibly irritated with the…
February 3, 2010
What are the Origins of Groundhog Day?
Ever asked yourself, what is this Groundhog Day thing anyway? This excerpt is courtesy of National Geographic, February…
February 2, 2010
Crude Oil Update…What Does the Chart Say?
It appears as though crude oil has an amazing cyclic quality that can be timed quite accurately with…
February 2, 2010
If PIIGS Could Fly
This article is a guest posting from Niels Jensen*, Absolute Return Partners. "A democracy is always temporary in…
February 2, 2010
Emerging Markets Highlights
Emerging Markets Strengths Fitch raised Indonesia's long-term foreign and local currency credit ratings from BB to BB+, the…
February 1, 2010
Energy and Natural Resources Highlights
Energy and Natural Resources Market Despite forecasts for record grain supply over the 2009 and 2010 growing season,…
February 1, 2010
Economy and Bond Market Highlights
The Economy and Bond Market The 10-year U.S. Treasury note was relatively stable this week, with the yield…
February 1, 2010
Paul Volcker On How to Fix the Financial System
Paul Volcker's Op-Ed in the NY Times: “The phrase “too big to fail” has entered into our everyday…
January 31, 2010
Which Way Now? Hard Assets or Government Bonds?
The debate in the market between inflationists (majority) and deflationists (minority) continues to complicate investors' ability to make…
January 31, 2010
Is a Narcissist Keeping You Awake At Night?,
and other Weekend Reads
Here are AdvisorAnalyst's weekend reads. Have a great weekend.....keep warm! How Come I Feel More Tired When I…
January 29, 2010
India's Growing Appetite for Energy
India’s appetite for energy continues to grow, pushing Indians to consume coal in ever great quantities. Whole cities,…
January 29, 2010
