A Reprint of a View on the Commodities Market The following is reprinted from Pinnacle Digest. It is a perspective on how to view the current Junior Resources market. The message is that in this era of fear and uncertainty, a longer term perspective helps you understand the opportunities. Article Reprint from the Pinnacle Digest… Continue reading Commodities & the Decline of the the TSXV – A Perspective
Category: Trends, Momentum & Market Cycles
US Unemployment Numbers Mislead and Distort. Rate fell from 9.9 to 8.1. Good News
A Commentary from a Major Brokerage Firm On May 5, the following report was issued. One should never put too much weight on any one month of employment data. These figures are subject to revision, and further revision. However, the recent employment reports have painted a consistent story. This was an unusually mild winter. As… Continue reading US Unemployment Numbers Mislead and Distort. Rate fell from 9.9 to 8.1. Good News
Sell in May & Go Away – How the Wisdom of the Ages is Time Sensitive
May 2, 2013 Sell in May and Go Away A tried and true investing maxim is “sell in May and go away.” Loosely translated, this means that in most years, the stock market has a seasonality to it that is quite reliable in predicting the rise and fall of the market. Essentially history has taught… Continue reading Sell in May & Go Away – How the Wisdom of the Ages is Time Sensitive
Ron Paul on Lobbyists & The Faults With Capitalism
The Faults with Capitalism In my blog of March 13, 2011, as part of a series of 10 recommendations to improve our economic system, I spoke to the impropriety of public servants leaving public service and immediately becoming highly paid “consultants” or “lobbyists”. The Effects of Government Intervention and a Review Cymorfund’s Track Record for… Continue reading Ron Paul on Lobbyists & The Faults With Capitalism
Seasonality and the Stumbling Stock Market
The Stock Market is Stumbling Today There has been somewhat of a meltdown in the markets this week. Both yesterday and today, saw major losses in the TSXV and in commodities. A wave of gloom and doom is spreading across the industry. The Seasonality of the Market Most securities professionals understand that historical trends have… Continue reading Seasonality and the Stumbling Stock Market
A Toxic View on Greg Smith’s Departure from Goldman Sachs
The Hunt for Muppets While most Americans associate the Muppets with Jim Hensen’s furry creatures, it turns out that “muppets” is slang for “stupid people” in Britain, where GregSmith worked in the bank’s London office. Most people on the street are focusing on Goldman’s Response, and on whether #Goldman Sachs is really still trying to… Continue reading A Toxic View on Greg Smith’s Departure from Goldman Sachs
The US Economy is Showing Strong Signs of Recovery
We Point Out the Obvious – The Next Economic Cycle is Starting We have repeatedly advised readers to look at the history of economic cycles since the dawn of the industrial revolution. There have been repeated cycles that all mirror each other, and as long as we are around, these cycles will continue. A Brief… Continue reading The US Economy is Showing Strong Signs of Recovery
Economic News Continues Positive
Golden Cross Technical Analysts rely on historical comparisons to determine their view of what the Charts Say. One of the strongest indicators watched is when Moving Averages (MA) cross each other. A shorter term moving average crossing a longer term moving average is considered a strong indicator. A Golden Cross is when a 50 day… Continue reading Economic News Continues Positive
New Jobs Improvement Data in US “Stunning”
The Financial Post today reports that US private sector hiring surged in December as employers added 325,000 new workers, while claims for jobless benefits fell. This come from the ADP National Employment Report. As a comparison, in November 2012, 204,000 private jobs were created. “The number is stunning” quote by Wayne Kaufman, chief market analyst… Continue reading New Jobs Improvement Data in US “Stunning”
A New Year – 2012 The USA Remains the Dominant Economic Force in the World
A Happy New Year to Readers Reflections Over the Holidays The end of a year and the start of the next is an annual time for reflection and catching up on reading. The economic downturn has had some dramatic negative effects on many people, but what becomes apparent upon reflection is the similarity in some… Continue reading A New Year – 2012 The USA Remains the Dominant Economic Force in the World