Martin Armstrong provides a remarkable explanation of what is going on right now with the U.S. dollar, bond yields and the current price of gold. It would be well worth your time to read and reflect on what he has to say. Words: 822
Read More »Grads in Higher Demand Than Last Year – Here’s What Employers Want (+2K Views)
While the economy can certainly make job hunting frustrating for some recent grads, it's not all bad news. 59.3% of employers surveyed rated the current job market good to excellent, and 9.5% plan on increasing their number of hires this year. Learn more from the infographic below.
Read More »Gold & Silver Miners: What’s the Best Time to Invest in the Producers – and in the Juniors? (+3K Views)
While juniors, mid-tiers and large producers will usually bottom around the same time, they each outperform at different times. In this missive we look at some charts to decipher when its time to buy [each category and when one or the other] should be avoided. Words: 470
Read More »Gold Reserves: Who Are the 10 Biggest Owners – and How Soon Might China Become #1? (+2K Views)
China currently is a distant 5th behind the U.S. in the extent of gold reserves it currently owns but gives every indication that it is intent on adding more. How long might it take for China to be number one in gold reserves?
Read More »What Does the Current "Q Ratio" Say About U.S. Equities? (+2K Views)
The Q Ratio is a popular method of estimating the fair value of the stock market developed by Nobel Laureate James Tobin. My latest estimates [suggest] that the broad stock market is about 33% above its arithmetic mean and 42% above its geometric mean......Periods of over- and under-valuation can last for many years at a time, however, so the Q Ratio is not a useful indicator for short-term investment timelines [and, as such,] is more appropriate for formulating expectations for long-term market performance. [Let me review the Q ratio with you, along with several graphs, so you can clearly understand what the Q ratio is, how it works and what it is currently conveying.] Words: 800
Read More »Goldman Sachs’ Leading Indicators Signal Steep Market Crash Ahead (+3K Views)
Goldman Sachs reports their Global Economic Indicators (GLI) show the world has re-entered a contraction and...is predicting a market crash worse than that of the early 90′s recession and one slightly less than the sell-off at the turn of the millennium. [Below are graphs to support their contentions.] Words: 250
Read More »OECD's Composite Leading Indicator Suggests Economic Weakness Spreading to China and India
PARIS (Reuters) - There are signs that the economies of two of the world's leading emerging powerhouses, India and China, are starting to falter, while Europe continues to be handicapped by its debt woes according to a recent report by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). [Here are some of the pertinent data.] Words: 250
Read More »Amazing Stats: % of U.S. Debt Held By Foreigners Keeps Growing – Here's Who
Over the years foreigners have been buying more and more U.S. debt and now amounts to 33% of the total which is up from "just" 27% at this time 4 years ago and less than 15% only 20 years ago. However, given the dire state of U.S. finances it makes one wonder how much longer this trend will continue and what the consequences will be when the U.S. nolonger has a ready buyers to subsidize their excessive ways. Let's take a look at which countries and entities hold the U.S. debt and the extent to which it has changed over the years. Words: 480
Read More »Is Now the Time to Acquire Gold – Or Run Away From It?
Is this the time to acquire gold? Or is this the time to run away from it? Either answer could be correct, depending upon what course government chooses. Government is at a decision point, one that will determine how our economic malaise next turns. [Let's review their choices.] Words: 922
Read More »PMI Data From Europe Shows Business Activity at Lowest level Since 2008/9 – What’s Next? (+2K Views)
The Markit PMI data from Europe shows still more deterioration led by France, Italy, and Spain. Let's take a look at a few countries.
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