Financial Sense Newshour Big Picture Archive

Jim Puplava analyzes recent upbeat economic reports, as well as ineffective government policy in dealing with the economy. In addition he looks at the energy markets and the potential for much higher energy (oil) prices ahead. Jim is joined this week by technician and trend-following expert Michael Covel. Michael notes that choppy markets, which we are currently experiencing, are usually followed by explosive upside or downside moves. Ryan Puplava also joins the program this week to discuss the current economic situation in the US, the Japanese economy and how it relates to the US, as well as the temporary resolution to the Greek debt crisis.

On the Financial Sense Newshour this week, Jim continues his series on Financial Repression. Jim also explains how Modern Portfolio Theory should now be referred to as Modern Portfolio Fallacy, and explains how the rules have changed.

In addition, Jim is joined this week by technician Ron Griess who discusses real estate and notes that owners real estate equity is down 55% since the peak in 2006. He also explains that the inflation-adjusted price of gold and silver peaked in January 1980.

Ryan Puplava looks back at a volatile week for the markets and assesses the various statements from Ben Bernanke as well as the EU leadership regarding the Greek credit crisis.

On the Financial Sense Newshour this week, Jim and John discuss the markets and assess whether this is a time to worry and run for the exits, or a time of opportunity. Jim also explains the latest maneuvers in Washington DC and lays out the Election 2012 game-plan in a segment called "The shape of things to come." In addition, Jim is joined this week by noted technician Louise Yamada of Louise Yamada Advisors in New York City. Louise sees both the market fundamentals and technical indicators deteriorating. Louise currently sees the dollar and the stock market looking weak technically, while gold and oil are looking better.

This week on Financial Sense Newshour, Jim Puplava analyzes the markets and economic indicators, comparing 2011 to prior years. Is it déjà vu of 2007-2008? Jim also comments on the energy crisis. It's his opinion that there are many solutions to the crisis, but the real problem is the way the government is--or isn't--responding to it. Market technician and forecaster Bert Dohmen of Dohmen Capital Research and the Wellington Letter also joins Jim this week and indicates that he thinks the market is in a topping process.