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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
08 June 2010
Ben Bernanke stated that employment levels will likely continue to be challenging - raising the discomfort level for most Americans.
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.
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.
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.
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.