Long-term trends grow from short term trends. We attampt to determine the short term trends and where they are pointing.
Investors are quietly accumulating physical silver and silver ETF’s, while holdings in gold ETFs have plummeted. Meanwhile, the price of silver is drifting slightly lower. What does it mean and how can you profit? In today’s article Jeff Clark, Senior Precious Metals Analyst for Casey Research will look at these factors and where they are pointing.  ~Tim […]
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Even though the Central Bank of Cyprus is showing the world – in stark naked detail – how governments will deal with their debt problems, there is no general panic. Panicos Demetriades the governor of Cyprus’ central bank goes about his business… like Ben [Bernanke] and Mario [Blejer head of the Argentine Central Bank]… ripping
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Bulls and Bears Whenever the stock markets set new highs, a whole universe of business pundits and supposed experts pontificate on the meaning and consequences of the records. Some are bears that predict a coming collapse; others, the bulls, point out reasons the market will go even higher. Whoever is right, the fact is that
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The business world is closely tied to the world of politics, with trade liable to be put in peril or even shut down at a moment’s notice if a nation’s government puts a lid on it. Diplomatic efforts can either grease the wheels of individual businesses through granting monopolies or promote free-trade that can bring
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The only thing Constant in Life is change. Those who adapt quickest thrive… Those who adapt slowly survive… Those who don’t adapt at all… are relegated to the lowest levels of existence… Poverty and misery. The key to success is to adapt quickly… it will put you at the head of the pack. ~Tim McMahon,
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Almost six years later, the recession of 2007-2008 hovers on the edge of rearing its ugly head again unless the major world economies find a way to stabilize and steadily grow. The unemployment rate and the American economy have had some relief, however, the threat of another recession is very real. For example, imports and exports for the United States in 2012 were extremely lopsided with the weight on imports. The country accepted $2.09 trillion in imports but exported only $1.41 trillion. In other words, the U.S. had a net outflow of .68 Trillion. In the long run, this will be a drain on our economy. But what does that have to do with an individual?
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Often we take the ability to access our funds in the bank for granted. But it wasn’t always this way. Throughout history, there have been runs on the bank. People fear that they won’t be able to get their money out and all rush to the bank at once to try to get theirs first.
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With the current state of the global economy, many businesses within all sectors around the world are struggling to make a profit. Well, known businesses are closing or going into bankruptcy almost every other day, so it is surprising to learn that car sales have remained strong. Particularly given the large expense associated with buying a new car. Recently, it came as quite a shock to many when BMW announced that 2012 was not only a profitable year but actually their most successful year ever. The question arises, how, in an age where money is tightly guarded by consumers, have brands like BMW managed to build on their success?
Car Sales Are Increasing? Read More »
When you think of banking in the Middle East the Emirates and Dubai are generally the first to come to mind. However, away from the main stage, the kingdom of Bahrain holds much of the hidden potential which could bring the whole region to new levels of worldwide financial excellence.
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From humble beginnings, the Toronto Stock Exchange (“TSX” or “the Exchange”) has expanded significantly and is currently the largest stock exchange in Canada and the seventh-largest across the globe (based on total market capitalization). In North America, TSX ranks third and is only surpassed by the two largest and best-known exchanges in the world – the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and NASDAQ. Today, virtually all financial professionals in Canada – from traders in Vancouver to insurance brokers in Toronto – have to be cognizant of the daily fluctuations which occur on the TSX.
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