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  • Surging Loonie May Force Canada Rate Hike Sooner Than Planned [View article]
    If Canada will be raising interest rates, that should give bit more strength to the Cdn. $

    As well, I think Canada's fiscal policies are lot stronger and smarter than that country that exists south of its borders.

    Canada's dollar was way over sold in March. It was due to come back. I'm bit surprised as to how long it has taken.

    I was shocked, shocked, by some Cdn investment managers going long the US $ in March. What were they thinking?

    The fundamentals are there for Canada; the US has a lot more structural problems IMMHO.

    To an extent Canada is tied to the US in the manufacturing area, however, Canada has the rich resources and growth capacity.

    Given recent strength and action, Cdn dollar could be over brought.

    However, given the action of the US government, I think the world is looking for other places to hold their wealth than the US dollar. Therefore, the strength in non US $ currencies and gold.
    Oct 13 19:14 pm |Rating: 0 0 |Link to Comment
  • What’s Behind the Sell-Off in USD/CAD? [View article]
    Cdn $ has been oversold, and it is due recovery. Cdn govt is fiscally responsible which is unlike all other national govts. Cda is facing some difficulties which is same as other nations, but IMHO, Cda is in better shape than all others, and has lots of upside. In addition, it has lots of natural resources which will be strong. The current down turn is with its manufacturing base that is tied with the US. However, it take some time for this to be shaken, but long term....not a bad bet.


    Jan 28 20:04 pm |Rating: 0 0 |Link to Comment
  • More On What Canadian Home Prices Show [View article]
    There is and there will be lots of more real estate available in Calgary; and the job market, well, that is moving with oil prices.

    Dec 10 19:14 pm |Rating: 0 0 |Link to Comment
  • Self-Defeating Stimulus Packages: Retaining Short Bias for S&P 500 [View article]
    I agree...the govt solution is part of the problem....maybe the major part of it.
    Dec 02 11:45 am |Rating: 0 0 |Link to Comment
  • 3 Inexpensive Master Limited Partnerships in Energy  [View article]
    The yield will be coming down with the 50% reduction in oil prices.

    I would avoid KMP....
    Oct 23 17:17 pm |Rating: 0 0 |Link to Comment
  • Is This the Gold Buying Opportunity of a Lifetime? [View article]
    Hope you have big warchest....timing is everything, stay with the trend. It could be long ride down. You will have time to get back in, later.
    Oct 22 17:05 pm |Rating: 0 0 |Link to Comment
  • Desjardins Gets Bearish on Fording Canadian Coal Trust [View article]
    So...with FDG being taken out in these market conditions, what is the view now?

    FDG over $90
    Oct 15 19:26 pm |Rating: 0 0 |Link to Comment
  • Why Gold Stocks Failed (And Why I'm Still Holding On)  [View article]
    I'm not impressed with gold stocks. Always a problem. They are risky. They are stocks.

    They move with the market. It is not safe.

    So hang on to your shorts in this environment!
    Oct 15 19:22 pm |Rating: 0 0 |Link to Comment
  • Another Oversold Watch: Is This One Different? [View article]
    I agree for the most part. Expecting a dead cat bounce then a good down leg.

    I think given the market conditions, the risks is high for depression. There has been too much credit, and now it looks like pay back time. If this is the case oil can go much lower. Already, oil is coming off its peak due to consumption / demand being reduced. Long term, oil will move up as supply is reduced. But right now, demand is falling.
    Sep 18 18:38 pm |Rating: 0 0 |Link to Comment
  • Coeur d'Alene Mines: Compelling Silver Investment [View article]
    What is the cost structure for CDE?

    Given the downward price action of their stock, it would tell that there are some underlying problems with the company which is greater than the higher commodity prices.
    Aug 31 09:13 am |Rating: 0 0 |Link to Comment
  • It's Not Too Late to Buy Coal [View article]
    energy is where it is at; and that includes coal.

    I've been lucky having brought in on the coal few years ago with fdg.un on Toronto exchange; nice cash yield and it has doubled since beginning of the year

    I think one has to buy energy on the dips....
    Jun 06 17:49 pm |Rating: 0 0 |Link to Comment
  • Why You Should Short Companies Doing Share Buybacks [View article]
    One needs to carefully assess stock buy backs.... it could be a warning sign, it is sometimes used to cover up problems in the business
    May 09 16:39 pm |Rating: 0 0 |Link to Comment
  • Brother, Who Can Spare Another Dime for Oil? [View article]
    High costs is due to the US people and govt has decided to purchase oil/gas from foreign countries rather than develop their own reserves and energy sources. Higher costs is the result.

    Now the US people /govt have decided to convert land from food production to fuel production. So food costs are now increasing.

    Is this not what the US people want?

    To conserve? It does mean higher costs. See rest the world..

    The US has it easy.

    from the UK...
    Apr 09 20:12 pm |Rating: 0 0 |Link to Comment
  • Can Claude Resources Catch Up with Its Peers?  [View article]
    LONG SHOT....
    Mar 12 21:09 pm |Rating: 0 0 |Link to Comment
  • Desjardins Gets Bearish on Fording Canadian Coal Trust [View article]
    one should have brought...stock is now pushing $50
    Mar 02 14:18 pm |Rating: 0 0 |Link to Comment
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