Many economists are scoffing at the potential for hyperinflation here in the United States as housing price declines, unemployment and auto sector weakness dominate the headlines. I don’t know if scoffing is the best idea right about now. I have frequently been discussing the possibility of hyperinflation both with clients and here on TRB. Earlier this month, I…
Commodities
Rise of the Silver Surfer
I have a new sector, a new weapon in my arsenal, an area of the market that I’ve ignored for over 10 years due to the lack of quality pure-plays. I’ve been trading and investing in various gold ideas forever, but a lot has changed with the white metal, and now I’m happy to report…
Alternate Realities: GOP or Dem Markets
Which of our two major political parties would be a better steward of our capital markets and financial system if left unchecked by the other party? I think either way, the result would be pretty scary. The Republicans never met a business they didn’t want to deregulate and the Democrats never met an underprivileged constituent…
