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The Securities and Exchange Commission is worried that municipal bankruptcies, combined with an expected spike in interest rates, means that the muni bond market could face "Armageddon" with devastating consequences for the individual investors (74% of the total) who hold the paper of which many are retirees. Words: 490

This month’s market intelligence infographic looks at the recent price of gold and relevant charts including real interest rates and technical analysis. We also look at changes in economic indicators, copper prices and financial trends.

In the third quarter 2007 the American consumer was way out of shape when it came to the percentage of debt payments to disposable income, hitting a 30-year high at 14%... Today the ratio is nearing 30-year lows! Could this be good news for the markets???

The latest earnings season stats coming from corporate America hardly inspire confidence and if they don’t improve, this bull market is in serious trouble. [That being said,] it’s still early and it’s not uncommon for the "beat rates" to improve as the earnings season unfolds. Nevertheless, the current readings are definitely a cause for concern.

The recent panic selling in gold bullion caused those who were speculating to get out as their losses added up...[but] retail investors and central banks seem to be rushing to buy more. [Why is that? Let me explain.] Words: 260; Charts: 1

While falling commodity prices are beneficial to countries that are net energy and commodity importers they actually may be signals of weaknesses in the growth of the global economy and economic weakness across the globe.

From discovery to commercialization, the drug development process takes many years. Different regulatory events and data from trials produces share price volatility. This creates an opportunity for investors. In this infographic, we outline all the regulatory events and what to watch for to make the most of biotech opportunities.

It would appear that the price of gold has fallen enough to qualify as a "bear market," and we've begun hearing about what a terrible investment gold is now… and throughout recorded history. Below are the 12 most commonly-spread myths about gold as an investment.

Volatility in the gold market often results in extremely bullish and bearish views. Below are 4 facts to remember about gold that should help neutralize such views and allow you to take a more balanced and thoughtful approach to the yellow metal.

The plummet in gold prices has all gold holders perplexed and less wealthy so what’s the little guy to do, assuming he hasn’t already disappeared and is cowering in a corner somewhere? Below are some answers.