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Blame Bernanke, the dollar and oil

Oil prices aren't high because of greedy oil companies or backstabbing middle eastern countries. Oil prices are high because of easy money. That is the message of David Uren in today's Australian. I subscribe to his view but add in peak…

UK home prices fall in June

From Firstrung:UK house prices fall 1.2% in June as house price growth reaches near zero for past twelve months - Rightmove U.K. house prices have declined by their biggest amount so far this year as buyers shun the…

Market risk is high

As we get ready for another grueling weak in the markets, one can see that market risk is high. Weekends are always a time of great nerves because there are no trades to validate or question one's market view. However, this weekend is…

Peak oil: are we there yet?

With oil prices spiraling ever higher, the question is whether supply has hit a brick wall; Has 'peak oil' arrived? The short answer is yes. However, the longer answer is yes, but there are ways around this problem. Speculation is only…

Signs of recovery in credit markets

Barron's sees recovery in credit markets where others, most notably RBS, are bearish. Who's right? Let's hope Barron's. But, only time will tell.Barron's had this to say: eight important credit-market indicators and their current…

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