Monthly Archives: January, 2010
A Threat to Global Economic and Financial Stability
There is an emerging real-estate bubble in China. Ultra-loose monetary policy in the U.S. and an over-the-top stimulus plan in China, coupled with a pegged yuan, have created optimal bubble conditions.
A Guide to 2010 Investment Returns
Investment performance in 2010 will be heavily influenced by this vital indicator.
How to Boost the Yield on Your Portfolio
Punishing yields of 0.05% on three-month T-bills and .85% on short-term Treasury notes are devastating to the millions of investors who rely on income from their portfolios to fund living expenses.
The World’s Most Profitable Trade
In 2009, one investor earned more than the combined profits of Exxon Mobil, Microsoft, and Wal-Mart by employing a common Wall Street trading strategy-the carry trade.
Pull Your Head Out of the Sand
In a recent speech to the American Economic Association, Fed Chairman Bernanke offered his explanation of the causes of the housing bubble. But Chairman Bernanke has his head in the sand. His explanation of the housing bubble is naive.