European markets fall, led by financials, commodities
The European markets fell for the second day on Wednesday, as growing concerns about the economic crisis hit financial stocks and falling crude oil and copper prices drove commodity stocks lower.
Another Bad Day for Sterling as $1.48 Beckons
Sterling has fallen over 5 cents on yesterday's opening level versus the US dollar, hit hard by the release of a dovish inflation report from the Bank of England, which has reinforced the market view that UK interest rates have a lot further to f
The Ultimate Crisis Currency to Own As Bailouts Continue
As I said above, most of the major currencies got whacked yesterday. But not Japanese yen! When things get really dark in the U.S., that's when the dollar and Japanese yen shine.
How to Give Back to Those in Need During a Recession
I am writing this article because it is my moral duty as a human to want to help those who are less fortunate.
The Dollar Rallies Big Time!
The dollar rallies big time! A dollar conspiracy? Bailing out the automakers? Weathering the storm in N.Z.?And Now… Today’s Pfennig!
Gold Investments Market Update
Gold and silver were up another 2% yesterday as bargain hunters continue to bottom feed. Oil and most commodities were somewhat higher on news of the Chinese $0.6 trillion stimulus injection while the dollar was flat and the pound fell again (rea
How will Obama affect global agriculture?
Will new environmental regulations prove so burdensome that US farmers will look across our borders for new lands?
A diving dollar makes many things better
For a while there it looked like we were about to crack the jackpot. The Aussie dollar's value against other currencies just kept rising until, in mid-July, it hit US98 cents.
We can't escape the global recession
Newspapers have been filled over the past few days with thoughts about what the policies of the new National-led government will be and how quickly they can implement them.
Conservatives' economic record leaves Canada vulnerable
Canada is facing significant challenges in this period of international economic turmoil. Navigating these troubled waters will require creative solutions from political leaders who have the courage to implement them. Unfortunately, Stephen Harpe
Think You're Closing Trades Early? Hindsight is the Devil
I had to write this article because I know from personal experience how hard it can be mentally for new and experienced traders to let go of a trade that they closed too early that went for much bigger gains immediately after.
The End of the Economy As We Know It?
If we examine our lives closely, we realize that most of our interactions with other people on this planet are economic in nature. We sell our labor and buy the things we need and want from other people, even from people we never meet from across


