Simit Patel

What the Conflict in Gaza Means for Financial Markets

Likewise, I would find it abhorrent and negligent in my responsibilities to not understand how geopolitics affects my wealth and my personal financial obligations, which in turn impact my ability to make a better world.


On Jan 12 10:15 PM Razors Edge wrote:

> Welcome to the circus. This little neighborhood conflict will be
> over soon and it is not going to affect anthing but Hamas ability
> to influence. If there was anyone going to get involved further (Iran?)
> they should have done it earlier. It will be over in a very short
> time. Now if Israel can control itself afterwords at the same time
> protecting it's citizens we can get back to some sanity in the world.
> I find it abhorant to even discuss an investment opportunity when
> people are dying on both sides.

Economic Forecast and Best ETF Picks for 2009

Regarding my track record, my trading statement and my picks for ETFs are two different things. I was up over 20% in 2008 and over 30% in 2007. I stick to trading currencies and metals. I encourage those who may be interested in evaluating the validity, or lack thereof, of my analysis to read my other articles, and to see my trading journal at www.informedtrades.com where I keep a log of all my trades.

Cramer: Dow Could Drop Another 14%, Oil's Going to $50

Yes indeed, inflation and a weaker dollar are still on the horizon. Oil may go to $50 (though I doubt it), but the long term trend is to $200 and possibly beyond.