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By JT Long |
May 22, 2012
THe author of the ShadowStats.com newsletter, shines light on his interpretations of the GDP, CPI, unemployment and other government statistics in this interview. Highlights include what the money supply measures tell him and why QE3 will be a hard sell.
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By Zig Lambo |
May 10, 2012
Washington misses the point about rare earth element supply, says the founder of J.A. Green & Co. while explaining the fragmented policy developments in pending WTO action and arguing that the US needs to develop a domestic supply chain in order to remain competitive
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By Brian Sylvester |
April 20, 2012
Graphite is the "Next Big Thing" for resource investors, but as in any sector, due diligence is a prerequisite for success. The graphite market specialist with Industrial Minerals in London lists which companies to watch in this emerging industry.
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By Diane Alter |
April 10, 2012
Investors will get a front row preview to the first quarter earnings season when bellwether Alcoa Inc. reports its results Tuesday after the close. The aluminum producer is expected to report a loss of 4 cents a share.
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By Mickey Fulp |
March 21, 2012
Throughout human-kind’s history on Earth, we have never exhausted the supply of any mineral or energy commodity, with one notable exception. But before I make my case, let’s cover some historic background.
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By Ben Traynor |
March 13, 2012
Gold prices drifted as low as $1,694 per ounce Tuesday morning in London – 1.3% down on the week so far – while stocks and commodities rose slightly and US Treasuries dipped ahead of today's US Federal Reserve interest rate decision.
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By Brian Sylvester |
January 10, 2012
Despite a pullback in growth for China, copper demand is likely to remain strong in 2012, according to Dr. Michael Berry, publisher of Morning Notes, and his co-author, Chris Berry, founder of House Mountain Partners.
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By Frank Holmes |
January 9, 2012
Diplomatic relations between Iran and the West regarding the country's determination to enrich uranium have been contentious for some time. However, current rhetoric and policies such as banning Iranian oil imports have upped the ante.
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By Richard (Rick) Mills |
January 4, 2012
Since the Federal Reserve's creation in 1913 the dollar has lost more than 96% of its value. The greatest achievement of the Fed has been to transform America from being the world's foremost creditor nation to the world's largest debtor nation.
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By Jon Nadler |
December 28, 2011
Gold prices drifted even lower overnight and this morning as year-end sellers once again cashed still-profitable chips in and opted to park proceeds in cash at least until the first week of 2012 draws to a close.