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Uranium, Lithium, and Rare Earth Metals

Investing for the Future

When President Obama declared that the construction of the first nuclear power plant in almost three decades was “only the beginning”, I hope you took notice. Normally, we could just dismiss such a statement as cheap political talk, however, in this case it turns out to be backed up by $8 billion in government funding. And according to Obama’s budget proposal, this really is just the beginning.

We Cannot Afford to Double Dip

Talk of a double-dip recession is seemingly increasing these days. Home sales have dropped like a brick since the end of the special tax breaks for buyers. Weekly job reports are showing much larger rises in unemployment claims than previously expected by whoever it is that decides what exactly is expected...

Why Many Analysts See Gold Going As High As $10,000

My first reaction when I read an article on this site by Arnold Bock - articulating why gold would go to $10,000 – by 2012 no less - was amazement. Who in their right mind would suggest that gold would eventually reach $2,500, let alone $5,000 or even $10,000? Well, I did some investigation and, believe it or not, Bock is in lofty company. Many respected individuals, such as David Rosenberg, Peter Schiff, Harry Schultz, Rob McEwen and many others, have come to the same conclusion. Below is a partial list of such individuals with sound reasons to substantiate their views.

Fed’s Next Move is to Ease

The FOMC meets today to discuss their record-low interest rate policy. The announcement of their decision will be released on Wednesday. While no increase in interest rates is expected, there is little doubt amongst investors that the future direction for the central bank’s target rate will be up. In fact, Kansas City Fed President Thomas Hoenig has repeatedly expressed his desire for an increase in overnight lending rates to 1 percent from the current zero-0.25 percent range by the end of summer.

Architecture for a New World Financial System

An adaptation of the keynote address delivered at the European BANKERS Symposium June 9 - 10, Hall in Tirol, Austria

Where's the Pork?

Like all governments, the Chinese government is interested in promoting stability. Nothing promotes stability like a full stomach, nor incites instability like the threat of an empty one. Today’s article argues that in spite of uncertainty in the investment landscape, grain prices and US farmland are two things that should perform relatively well in almost any circumstance.

Mum's the Word

There’s an old adage about not seeing the forest for the trees. It means getting wrapped up in the details of a circumstance and losing appreciation for the big picture. Sometimes we need to step back and look at things from a different perspective. Consider the extraordinary situation that currently exists in the silver market. We have the unprecedented circumstance of great numbers of investors and observers openly complaining to market regulators about an active manipulation in silver.

Deadly Danger Of Dow 50,000

(1 Minute Article)

Some investors are afraid the Dow may go to 5,000. That would be bad but what really scares me is the Dow going to 50,000. Let me explain.

Peak Production in Haynesville

In my December 1, 2009 issue I identified the Haynesville shale in Louisiana and Texas as one of the few areas in North America likely to grow natural gas production over the following 19 months. While the Haynesville may continue to grow from its current level of production of approximately 1.80 billion cubic feet per day (bcf/d) (this figure is the estimated combined production from the Haynesville in both Louisiana and Texas), it now appears that production growth from the play has stalled.

Dow, Gold & Oil are Breaking Out or Bouncing

Over the years we have seen the stock market make some pretty exciting moves for share holders. This year alone there have been some interesting events unfold causing wild market swings which most of us did not think could happen.

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