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After the surge in volatility during the first part of August and the high levels remaining through the end of September, it would seem the worst of the storm is over, at least for now. Read on … [...] More on this topic (What's this?) VIX Instruments: Why Investing in Volatility is Volatile (Investment U, 9/7/11) How to Trade the VIX: Using the "Fear Gauge" to Hedge Down Markets (Money Morning, 5/10/12) Understanding the VIX Indicator (Investment U, 3/6/12)   By Prieur du Plessis, on October 15th, 2011 posted in: Investment, Markets, Money  Leave your comment
This week on Wealthtrack, Consuelo Mack interviews Robert Arnott, founder and chairman of Research Affiliates. He has pioneered several investment products which outperform markets with less than market risk, and discusses his current strategy for these volatile times. [...]
It has been three weeks now since the Fed formally announced its $400 billion Operation Twist program on September 12. However, if early indications are a sign of what’s to come, as highlighted by Bespoke Investment Group, this will be the third straight time the Fed has tried and failed to lower long-term interest rates through the Treasury market. [...] More on this topic (What's this?) Actually, the Fed IS Going to Start QE3 (Learn Mining News, 8/26/11) What Might Happen at Today’s Fed Meeting (Learn Mining News, 8/26/11) Bernanke and Co. Break Their Silence (Investment U, 8/12/11) By Prieur du Plessis, on October 15th, 2011 posted in: Investment, Markets, Money Leave your comment
Adam Hewison, charting strategist of INO.TV, brings you another edition of his invaluable service of daily technical updates on the ups and downs of various markets. This short analysis is a great tool for keeping one’s finger on the pulse and timing the markets. Click through to hear Adam’s latest views on gold , silver, the US Dollar Index, the CRB Index, crude oil and the S&P 500 Index. [...] More on this topic (What's this?) The Big Picture for the Week of August 14, 2011 (Random Roger's Big Picture, 8/13/11) Housing Bottom 2011 (Wealth Daily, 7/7/11) 2011 Second Half Market Predictions (Wealth Daily, 7/28/11)
The U.S. dollar has been on a tear during September as a deteriorating global economic outlook and debt concerns spooked investors. However, the greenback reversed course since the beginning of the month. Where to from here? Chartist Arthur Hill of StockCharts.com provides a short review in this post. [...] More on this topic (What's this?) The Death of the Dollar (Learn Mining News, 4/26/12) Will the Dollar Be Replaced As a Reserve Currency? (Investment U, 5/3/12) Canadian Dollar To Retreat Versus the USD? (, 8/28/11)
There is a hope that some clarification will come about on how to use the EFSF and more importantly how to supplement it so its big enough to get the job done, says Wilbur Ross, WL Ross chairman/CEO, who adds that the European Union is always a page or two behind a deteriorating situation. [...] More on this topic (What's this?) Eurozone Descends into a Farce as "Grexit" Looms Large (Money Morning, 5/18/12) EU Officials Give Eurozone’s Firewall a Final Treatment (Wall Street Daily, 4/2/12) European Fiscal Compact In Crisis As Irish Vote Looms (Value Investing, 5/7/12) |
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