Dear Readers, I have woken in the pre-dawn to find our direst predictions coming true, with global stock markets taking yet another pounding and U.S. stock futures limit down. Serving as a proxy for the mindset now gripping governments around the world, French President Sarkozy has announced that the...
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David Galland
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10-27-2008
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Filed under: Economy, Interest Rates, International Speculator, Presidential Race, Credit Crisis, Politics, Gold, Dollar, China, David Galland, Economic Forecast, Taxes
In times of crisis, those with psychological fortitude discover opportunities that most people miss. A friend of mine in Houston tells me of unending piles of tree limbs broken down by the hurricane. The homeowner laments his disaster; the tree trimmer and the roofer order a new Mercedes. Most of the...
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John Mauldin
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10-01-2008
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IN THIS ISSUE: The Latest Good & Not So Good Economic News Stratfor: "Economic Crisis Brewing In China?" Conclusions - Maybe Lighten Up On China Keep Your Comments Coming - Thanks Introduction As you are well aware, this year's Summer Olympics will be held in China beginning this Friday...
Written: April 25, 2008 Dear Reader, What an interesting week! Having been a single parent for two weeks, with the kids on spring break for the second of those, I have attained a whole new level of appreciation, yes, I think that's the word, for the difficulty associated with holding down the home...
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04-29-2008
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Filed under: Credit Crisis, Politics, Coal, Oil, Gold, China, Housing Crisis, Food Prices, Diamonds, Women, Bonds, Africa, Project Manhunt
Introduction This week we look at how politics and geopolitical events can affect our investments. We look at a decade-long forecast from one of my favorite information services: Stratfor.com. I change my view on the euro, talk about a possible Chinese recession and look at uncomfortable analogies between...