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“China’s imports of industrial metals are booming.”

I borrowed the title from a Globe & Mail article.  I first suggested buying into a metals recovery back in February suggesting Freeport (FCX) and Western Copper and Gold (WRN).  One name I’ve also bought into is not on anyone’s … Continue reading

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Jim Rogers stealing my thunder? GOLD!

I can’t help but admire anyone who rides a bike for long distances, and Jim Rogers is one of those who takes the cake. I met him in Scotland at the Chartered Financial Analysts Institute’s Annual Conference (2010). Although my … Continue reading

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Tempted to buy gold? Better to be patient!

On January 8th, I published Why the price of gold skyrocketed and why it’s over! I’m beginning to see (finally) some acknowledgement that the price of gold inflated by the fear that a collapse in the global financial infrastructure was … Continue reading

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How I predicted the decline in GOLD price!

The gold price has declined from the roughly $1750 level back in February to less than $1550 (more than 10% in 3 months).  It could be a screaming buy, but I’d discourage anyone from jumping in at this juncture.  What … Continue reading

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US$ breakout, inflation no issue, it’s all about interest rates.

Ahead of the herd – So I managed to predict the inevitable drop in the oil price (see old postings), foretold the crunch in commodites generally, and am ‘about’ (crossing my fingers) to get my forecast (I posted on March 8th posting) … Continue reading

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Gold & metals frenzy to bubble; US$ & Housing

 SINGAPORE, April 21 (Reuters) – Golds decade-long bull run could continue in the next four years, though at a slower pace, with positive inflation risks partially cooled by a shift towards more normal economic conditions, analysts polled by Reuters said … Continue reading

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Apple iPad2 vs Blackberry Playbook, Apple vs RIM, Commodities, Supply & Demand

What makes these crazy people lineup for a new iPad2 when they absolutely KNOW it will sell out before they get to the counter? I’ve a few lessons to share in today’s commentary. People (like yours truly) are nuts.  I … Continue reading

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