Jackal

UBS Lowers Gold Expectations Again

This progonosticating of gold reminds me of Mark Twain's definition of a gold mine. "A hole in the ground surrounded by liars."

Canaccord Adams Analyst: Attractive Entry Point for Potash Corp.

Would be a great entry point if the future fallout doesn't give us a real depression. In that case, it would look dumb. Not many houses, condos or cars being bought these days. We're not at a market bottom yet in my view; not nearly! And many are looking at late 2010 for the bottom.

What Would Alexander Hamilton Think of Today's Market?

You are largely correct in your posting. The Republicans have lost their way when it comes to fiscal responsibility. Either that or they don't care that they are going to stiff senior citizens, which will grow dramaically witht boomers, with unconsionable inflation. But they still the only party which seeks to control government size and to leave more responsibility with the states, counties, etc. A most ingenious paradox, would say G & S.

Cheap Silver: Whither the Ratio?

As an amateur, I don't have the answer, bearfund, but it seems to me that during commodity "bubbles" when inflation is strong, that those who want to hedge against it never look to silver for that reason. They look to gold. Perhaps in the settling down of commodities in the coming months gold will command less interest and real commodity buffs will realize they forgot to use silver in their plans and will start to re-buy it on the ratio theory. Just a guess.

Just a Commodities Correction - Not the End of the Bull (Part 1)

To ishortyou,
Nice wish list. Wake up to how long and at what cost your dreams will require to be significant. Meanwhile, get used to paying lots for gas, or start conserving.

The US Dollar Elevator is Going Up!

Mr. Guest....please look up "except"

Is the U.S. Banking System Safe?

It does seem that this article has a very pessimistic tone, but I was not able to refute much beyond the use of ranges of dollars, or the term "or more" I wish someone could tell me what the outstanding U.S. debt (Government, corporate and personal) per capita was in October 1929, and also what it is right now. If it's greater now, Katie bar the door. The point at which no one will loan money to the government at low rates is the point at which it's probably too late to buy gold or other hard assets. They'll be doubled by then.

Is Valero a Better Buy than Exxon Mobil?

Out on US I-95 my mental tracking of the traffic and its speed tells me that there aren't many folk changing their driving habits. A few truckers have followed me at 60 mph (I am one who is trying to cut back a bit) but most are wheeling along at 70 or more. Some near 80 mph. (est.)
Something tells me that $4.00 gas is being accommodated in our economy with very little pain - or adjustment. If that's the case, any dips in the price of oil will be filled by the increasing demand of new drivers rather soon.
Finally, some engineer could calculate this: How fast would hybrid or new fuel cars have to be produced - and sold - to make a significant enough dent in demand to truly force prices to abate to oil at $100.00/bbl. Methinks there's not enough auto production capacity to do this quickly and secondly methinks there's not enough demand around for $2.00 gas. Too much money in circulation!
My bet is on $5.00 gas before $3.00 gas. Any takers?

The Better Performing Half of Potash Corp. (Part I)

Don't you just hate it when your poo-rest prefoming product goes up 63% in a year? Me too!

Save Money on Gas - Drive More Slowly

How many kids do you have, whiplashi...?

Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions: A Concrete Proposal

I dont' have data to be absolutely sure about my observation, but it is relative, anyway. The author would build cement plants in desert areas where sunshine could power the operations. If he would calculate the EXTRA cost of shipping cement to the makers of concreete blocks or poured houses or highways and the effluent such trucking would cause he might re-evaluate his miracle answer.

What's Behind the Spending Momentum?

Our personal position is that we sold a house in 2004 (Fall) and made a $250,000 gain on it. We bought a smaller and less expensive house free and clear and put some profit in the bank. (We are retired) This IRS forgiveness of residential property profit (if you live in a house over two years) seems to me to be greatly underacknowledged by economists. The 2004-2005-some of 2006 housing boom was enjoyed my many others than the condo flippers. Is there room in your thinking for this a a contribution to the power of the American pocketbook?

At Risk For Another Great Depression

I"ve held th eopinio that the total debt outstanding in 1929 should be compared to the same number today -ON A PER CAPITA BASIS. If the 2007 number was close to or exceedee the 1929 number, Ibelieve it would be a strong indictor that a monetary meltdown is not only possible but also imminent.
CH