Many signs point to a plunge for the Dow Jones Industrial Average and major indexes rather than a continued climb. If history is ever a good indicator of forthcoming events, it is absolutely imperative that we pay attentions to these signs, and prepare for the worst. Here are a few reasons why the Major U.S stock indexes could see declines in the coming months.
Read More »Tax Havens: How & Where the Wealthy Stash Their Cash Around the World
People have spent decades stealthly shifting money into the tax havens of European principalities, Caribbean archipelogos and Pacific islands. Unravel the mystery of how they do it in this exclusive interactive
Read More »Analysts’ Consensus Picks for Most Promising Gold Mining, Silver Mining & PM Streaming Companies (+2K Views)
We have been following analyst predictions for gold & silver mining stocks and precious metals streaming companies on Yahoo.com for some time now. In this article we document their current consensus price targets and take note of recent target changes where applicable.
Read More »Gold Mining Stocks Have Signaled Still Lower Prices to Come (+2K Views)
While for the time being gold has bounced off long-term support, the XAU has signalled that there are still lower prices ahead for gold mining stocks.
Read More »The Future For Gold Mining Stocks – Short, Medium & Long Term
Gold miners have been an embarrassment. A dollar put in gold five years ago would be worth about a $1.70 today; that same dollar in Market Vectors Gold Miners ETF (GDX) would be worth only $0.80. What explains this sorry performance?
Read More »Gold: Why It Makes the Ideal Alternative Pricing Mechanism – An Infographic (+3K Views)
Measuring market data using fiat currencies can be misleading. Even though an asset may rise in dollars, it may be because of declining currency value rather than true economic process. With central banks devaluing currency at record rates, gold’s steady purchasing power makes it an ideal alternative pricing mechanism.
Read More »A Look at Copper, Commodity Trends, Economic Indicators & the S&P 500 (+3K Views)
Changes in economic indicators, copper and other commodity prices and stock market trends are covered in this month's market intelligence infographic.
Read More »Water Scarcity a Looming Threat to World Economy (+2K Views)
Water resources face many pressures, including: population growth, increased urbanization and overconsumption, lack of proper management, and the looming threat of climate change. [This article looks at each area of water stress and offers suggestions on how they can be alleviated to a certain degree.] Words: 917; Charts: 4
Read More »Fed Financial Stress Indexes All Agree That…. (+2K Views)
Three indexes of the Federal Reserve...calculate and report statistical measures of financial stress in the U.S. economy on a regular basis...[and] all three have returned to their pre-recession levels last seen in May 2007. [What does that mean for stock market valuations? Let's take a look.]
Read More »Food Stamps Mania – State By State (+2K Views)
In 1975, 8% of all Americans were on the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). That percentage is 15% today. Enrollment soared to 47.8 million participants in recent months, an increase of 70%. Below is an interactive graphic showing the number of SNAP recipients in each of the 50 U.S. states.
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