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An iceberg is much bigger than it appears. Most of it lies below the surface. Using this image, IceCap Asset Management (yes, that is apparently a real name) presents a perfect graphic [...]

For stock and/gold oriented trader/investors, there is an article contrasting past performance of the two vehicles entitled Paperbugs Won’t Get It Until It’s Too Late. The author’s immediate view is [...]

A lengthy interview at Newsmax provides a discussion of what has happened and what may be coming. It focuses on what life may be like after a collapse. It is [...]

Some pertinent investment observations from reader EBW: The most interesting feature of the market is that investors are getting hurt by their negative alpha; they are getting whipsawed. While the [...]

We are reaching a dangerous point in markets. The Fed is coming near the end of QE2. There is little doubt in my mind that QE3 will follow, although there [...]

Because gold has risen rather spectacularly over the last ten years, many claim that it has become a bubble. This claim is usually made solely on the basis that the [...]

John Mauldin presents an Outside the Box interview with David Galland of Casey Research. I think it is a must-read for investors. In the interview, Mr. Galland sees a major [...]

Jeff Clark presents the following people as “experts” regarding the economic future. They certainly are distinguished, well-known and have a following. Their views are worth knowing and made available by [...]

No one really knows how the end of this financial crisis will play out other than “badly.” Many have offered their opinions. They should be respected for their bravery and [...]

I am frequently asked by readers to provide a market forecast. As I have said before, it is possible to do so but it is impossible to do so with [...]

Below is a copy of Chris Martenson’s weekly summary. I encourage all investors to read “The Coming Rout” which is the first article listed. Weekly Newsletter for Registered Members Below [...]

A case is made for commodities as a part of your investing strategy: Outlook 2011: Everyone Needs Commodities by Frank Holmes 1 person liked this The essence of natural resources and [...]