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Friday Roundup: Commodities, Emerging Markets

Well said. The professional pols in Washington don't care what happens to the U.S. as long as "the other shoe" doesn't drop until they get theirs and some other sap politician is there to take the fall.


On Nov 13 08:32 PM Mark Bern wrote:
> Even if we can kick the can down the road a few more years,
> I have to suspect we'll end up paying the price eventually and I
> also expect that the price tag (in terms of economic pain) just keeps
> rising the longer we put it off. But, then again, it may prove to
> be enough and everything will be great! Right?

Gold Could Take a Breather. Time to Place Some Stops

Stops might no protect a flood of overnight selling. Consider protective puts as well. Also, they might not take you out of the trade in case of a a short term blip.

Friday Outlook: Commodities, Global Markets

I agree-- Jobs?- Geitner is talking out both sides of his mouth because the administration doesn't know what to do about jobs. He just asked for another $1.2 Trillion debt increase approval from Congress, while saying that fiscal responsibility is their goal (once jobs are found, of course.) "Coincidently" the 1.2 Trillion additional debt being asked for now would take the administration through the 2010 election cycle.


On Nov 13 07:39 AM enigmaman wrote:

> To make matters worse this admin has no idea what
> is required to create jobs, they no longer talk about these, or foreclosures,
> or the CRE problems, they bury the big problems but then push harder
> on burdensome legislation that will further compromise our economic
> recovery. As usual the only ones that really believe the worst is
> over are those who win no matter the outcome.

Thursday Outlook: Commodities, Global Markets

I think the government will do everything possible to keep the market rosy for the next week or so while the big O is in China, kowtowing to our biggest creditor.

Tuesday Outlook: Commodities, Global Markets

I agree that da boyz are trying everything they can to promote year end bonuses.

Longterm, I still don't see how there can be anything but inflation or huge tax increases (nationalization of 401(k)s?) unless all the drunken sailor spending by the professional pols stops.

Weekly Market Notes: Don't Fight the Fed

Passing a 2000 page health reform bill (who knows what else is in it) so as to get home for the holidays. Hail to our professional pols-- their job is done! Reminds me of dogs who take a dump, and are so proud of themselves they jump up and down and run in circles.

Say ‘Howdy’ to the New Texas ETF

State ETF Funds?? What's next. Why doesn't someone start a Congressional ETF so I can short the professional pols?

Gold Is Not in a Bull Market

On Nov 02 09:14 AM liam mateer wrote:

What about the eight years before that?
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> ps i have made money on gold for 8 consecutive years. but what do i know.

Wall Street Breakfast: Must-Know News

Extending the homebuyers credit beyond first time buyers just shifts taxpayer dollars to frequent flyers from those who choose to live in one place-- another resdistribution of wealth. Also I've read in the Economist and Time magazines surveys of first time purchasers indicate that a large percentage would have bought their homes regardless of the credits. And this doesn't even include the four year olds who claimed the credit.

Wednesday Outlook: Commodities, Global Markets

Reading Seeking Alpha's Wall Street Must Knows today (and for most of the week), you'd think the market could only be going down fast and soon. Also anyone missing earnings is being crushed versus selective upsides for earnings winners. I think the large volume on down days is a big tell of what will happen after the October year ends.

True September Unemployment 14%: Our System Is Broken

Good analysis. I feel we're in the midst of the biggest, fastest transfer of wealth from the private to the public sector ever, and we all know that once the professional politicians get hold of that wealth, it will go to the people they think offer the best chance for their own reelection; not what's best for America. Term limits and real representatives of the people are what's needed.

Energy Myths for the 21st Century

Tack-
You are right on point. We have enough energy reserves in the form of natural gas and shale oil to remain energy independent for many moons, if allowed to develop them. The professional pols in Washington are only interested in moving more money from the private sector to their control, where they can redirect the wealth to those who put them there in the first place.


On Sep 29 01:45 PM Tack wrote:

> The goofy notion that fossil fuels are so limited as to reach exhaustion
> in any near future is akin to Thomas Malthus concluding that the
> world would exhaust its food supplies in short order.The U.S., alone, has the world's largest coal reserves, more than
> enough to power the entire country for hundreds of years.
>
> The U.S., also, has vast natural gas supplies, again enough for many
> generations of clean power.
>
> And, let's not even talk about nuclear because its power potential
> is virtually unlimited.
>

MLPs After Their Worst Year

MLPS are one of a few remaining dependable venues for income investors. Makes you wonder when the pandering professional pols in Washington will go after this as a tax shelter?

Natural Gas: Extreme Contango Suggests Caution for E&P Companies

Great article.

Why don't we ever hear from the API or other natural gas lobbyists pushing our professional pols in Washington towards natural gas as the new "green fuel"?

Maybe they could push for government subsidies (such as for farmers) to NOT produce to preserve the excess capacity for the future while the infrastructure is being developed to replace coal fired electric plants and CNG propelled autos?

Another Natural Gas Bull Sticks His Neck Out

When will the professional politicians own up to the fact hat natural gas is cheap, environmentally clean and in the US??? Start subsidising the development of CNG engines for autos, and all public transportation and city/state vehicles. I'm afraid they just can't "eat crow" and admit that big oil has the answer to much of our energy problems.