GDP Report Shows Anemic Growth
A weak GDP report continues to point to soft growth. Bernanke promises to intervene but the long-term consequences of this intervention could be worse than the current problems.
GDP Report Shows Anemic Growth
27 August 2010
A weak GDP report continues to point to soft growth. Bernanke promises to intervene but the long-term consequences of this intervention could be worse than the current problems.
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Greek Riots Continue to Undermine Global Markets
30 June 2010
Austerity programs are being met with major resistance as European nations attempt to cope with crippling debt levels. Remain cautious and patient with investments.
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Consumers Face Loss of Confidence
29 June 2010
Weakening consumer confidence is pressuring markets and causing a negative wealth effect. Consider holding higher cash balances and using inverse ETFs to protect wealth.
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FXE Offers Liquidity for Individual Traders
15 June 2010
FXE represents an easy way for equity traders to participate in the Euro decline without opening a foreign exchange account. The ETF offers plenty of liquidity for individual traders.
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Retail Sales Cast Doubt on Recovery
14 June 2010
Friday's retail sales report casts doubt on the long-term recovery of the economy and may be a catalyst for sending retail stocks lower once this bear-market rally is complete.
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Bernanke’s Comments on Unemployment
08 June 2010
Ben Bernanke stated that employment levels will likely continue to be challenging - raising the discomfort level for most Americans.
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US Unemployment Claims Drop
03 June 2010
Unemployment reports shows fewer jobs lost, but fails to beat expectations. All eyes will be on the employment report to be released tomorrow morning.
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A Season of “Worsts”
02 June 2010
With an ugly May behind us and the first day of June showing more weakness, Bespoke offers some historical context for the movement.
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Gold, Silver and Mining Companies Shaping Up
27 May 2010
Precious metals continue to be an important area to watch - especially with the fear of inflation mounting. Gold and silver stocks offer good protection against inflation and may be poised for a break higher.
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Express IPO Looks Good for a Bounce
26 May 2010
Express Inc. (EXPR) has traded down since its IPO earlier this month. The company is still primarily owned by a private equity firm who has a vested interest in making sure the stock price is stabilized.
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