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Roundup: Economy and Bond Market
The Economy and Bond Market The Treasury yield curve flattened this week as yields rose on the short…
Navigating Volatility: The Case for Tactical Alpha
In today's volatile markets, alternative investments are key for diversification, resilience, and returns, but they demand expertise to navigate. Ash Lawrence, Head of AGF Capital Partners and Scott Radke, CEO and Co-CIO of New Holland Capital discuss...
Roundup: Index Summary and U.S. Markets
Index Summary The major market indices were mixed this week. The Dow Jones Industrial Index fell 0.87 percent.…
PIMCO Hunkers Down, Not Buying Much Of Anything Anymore In Anticipation Of "Disinflation"
This article is a guest contribution by Tyler Durden, ZeroHedge.com. PIMCO is cutting its exposure to all asset…
Outlook 2010: As Confusing as the Dollar and Stocks Rallying Together
With the carry trade 'rollover' in full swing, short dollar bets are being covered, while those in the…
The Power of Conventional Wisdom
This article is a guest contribution by James Kwak, from Baseline Scenario. The week between Christmas and New…
Sprott: Is it all just a Ponzi Scheme?
Eric Sprott, CEO, and David Franklin, Managing Director, Sprott Asset Management discuss the U.S. Government debt program in…
The World's Biggest Bond Fund Is Moving Aggressively Into Corporate Holdings, Away From Government-Insured Risk
This article is a guest contribution by by Tyler Durden of ZeroHedge.com. As we pointed out two weeks…
Gold Is The Decade’s Best
By Frank Holmes CEO and Chief Investment Officer Happy holidays wishes to all, with a special season’s greetings…
Roundup: Index Summary and U.S. Equity Markets (12/24/2009)
Index Summary The major market indices were higher this week. The Dow Jones Industrial Index (1) rose 2.06…
Roundup: Economy and Bond Market (12/24/2009)
The Economy and Bond Market The yield on the 10-year Treasury note increased by 26 basis points during…
Roundup: Gold Market (12/24/2009)
Gold Market For the week, spot gold closed at $1,105.40 per ounce down $7.80 or .70 percent. Gold…
Roundup: Energy and Natural Resources (12/24/2009)
Energy and Natural Resources Market Strengths Crude oil futures gained 4.8 percent this week on bullish weekly inventory…
Roundup: Emerging Markets (12/24/2009)
Emerging Markets Strength Thailand’s exports rose 17.2 percent from a year earlier in November—the first year-over-year increase in…
How to Spot That Toxic Friend
and Other Stories for the Holiday Weekend
Here are this weekend's reading diversions. Happy Holiday Weekend and a very Merry Christmas to you and yours!…
Does the Dollar Rally Threaten the Loonie and Commodities?
Since late November the U.S. dollar has rallied strongly against the yen and euro, and also the loonie.…
