The markets have been enjoying a nice rally this summer. The month of July was one of the best in years as the Dow Jones added 7% to its value from the last day of June. So far this month it has gained 212 points to a closing high of 10,680. However, there is one thing missing with this rally.... Sign in to see full entry.
It is incredible what people are saying about our recovering economy. From the Federal Reserve to covers of magazines the so called "experts" are jumping for joy that we are recovering from this so called "worse recession since World War II." What world are they really from!? It has to be either the... Sign in to see full entry.
This last week Americans and the world witnessed history as the first African-American became President of the United States. Barrack Obama became the 44th president of the U.S. To many this day will be remembered forever. To other Americans it was the satisfaction that President George Bush,... Sign in to see full entry.
Stock markets around the world have started 2009 as they did last year. The big bear market continues. But is there a bottom in the near future? Some market statisticians are predicting a new low in the Dow Jones and other indices. This would be below 7,449 in the Dow. However, how far will it go?... Sign in to see full entry.
In my first book, The Approaching Winter: The Next Great Depression, I wrote, “ In my opinion, the causes of the next great depression will be clear: An unseen reversal in psychology from optimism to pessimism was the catalyst to a bear market in stock exchanges in 2000. Basic economics and common... Sign in to see full entry.
People that think the today's record setting rise in the Dow Jones will get us out of the woods need to read the following quote. Please note the date. “In most of the cities and towns of this country, this Wall Street panic will have no effect.” Paul Block, President of the Block newspaper chain,... Sign in to see full entry.