Description: Analysts explain gold’s plunge, offer a long-term outlook and advice Source: Marketwatch.com – video report Date: Apr 05, 2013 Link: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/why-gold-fell-this-week-and-what-to-do-next-2013-04-05 Questions for discussion: Summarize the explanations for gold’s behavior and thinking about its future. What do you think about gold and what would you advise investors?
Posts Categorized: Economic Analysis
The ‘Hunter S. Thompson of Real Estate’ Chronicles the Bust—and Boom
Description: Jim Klinge sighed as he made his way through a foreclosed home littered with empty bottles of rum and mattresses. It was 2008, and Klinge, a real estate agent, was filming a YouTube (GOOG) video for his blog documenting the housing crash in the cul-de-sacs and condos north of San Diego. As he opened… Read more »
Markets charge ahead
Description: With all major indices up about 10% so far this year, investors are optimistic that 2013 will be a robust year for the economy. Source: CNNMoney.com – video report Date: Mar 29, 2013 Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/investing/2013/03/29/news-markets-q1.cnnmoney/ Questions for Discussions: Summarize the state of the US stock market. What explains the change in performance? What explains… Read more »
The Troubling Return of Credit Bubble Factors Like CDOs
Description: Data point No. 1: Banks are back to hawking complex derivatives that magnify bets on corporate debt. Data point No. 2: For the first time since the financial crisis, JPMorgan Chase (JPM) is set to resume selling securities tied to home loans that aren’t backed by the government. Add a third development—the feverish revival… Read more »
Nike soars – It’s gotta be the shoes!
Description: Shares of Nike surge after the athletic apparel retailer reported better-than-expected earnings, despite worries about weak sales in China. Source: CNNMoney.com – video report Date: Mar 22, 2013 Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/investing/2013/03/22/investing-the-buzz-nike.cnnmoney/ Questions for Discussions: Why was Nike expected to perform poorly in the last quarter? What is the explanation for its success? What do these… Read more »
New Critical Warning as 2013 shocker looms
Description: (MarketWatch) — Yes, another dark “shocker” before the end of the year, an unexpected “black swan.” And sadly for Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke — who hopes his “I saved America from economic collapse” illusion stays intact till he leaves office — he’s not going to get a dream ending to his Fed career. Source: … Read more »
Jim Rogers: Soaring Dow a poor indicator
Description: Famed investor Jim Rogers says recent gains in international markets is a poor indicator of global economic health. Source: CNNMoney.com – video report Date: Mar 15, 2013 Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/news/2013/03/15/news-jim-rogers-currency-inflation.cnnmoney/ Questions for Discussions: What is the reason Jim Rogers believes the current run up in the Dow is not a good predictor of a better… Read more »
Stock bulls vs. bears: A 12-chart battleground
Description: Stock pickers explain why the market can keep rising — or is ready to fall Source: Marketwatch.com Date: Mar 07, 2013 Link: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/stock-bulls-vs-bears-11-charts-shape-the-battle-2013-03-07?siteid=nwtwk Questions for Discussions: Summarize the analysis presented in the charts. Which do you think are most telling of future market conditions?
Focus on Funds: Gold Tanks
Description: Jack Otter and Brendan Conway on why the price of gold has been falling, and what triggered the most recent selloff. Source: WSJ.com – video report Date: Feb 21, 2013 Link: http://on.wsj.com/15yzEYz Questions for Discussions: What does this report suggest is happening to gold markets? Do you agree with the analysis presented? What does… Read more »
Gold’s lustre will fade: CIBC
Description: Gold has had a “glorious run,” but the factors that propelled the price of the precious metal to record highs are fading, economists at CIBC World Markets said. Source: BNN.ca – video report Date: Feb 21, 2013 Link: http://www.bnn.ca/News/2013/2/21/Golds-lustre-will-fade-CIBC-.aspx Questions for Discussions: Explain the reasons presented in this report for the rise in gold… Read more »
