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DailyMarkets – Stock Trading, Forex Trading News & Opinions …. Some mineral-rich states – such as New Mexico, Alaska, and Montana – saw revenue growth as a result of high oil prices. However, the recent decline in oil prices has begun to affect revenues in some of these states. … Unlike the federal government, states cannot run deficits when the economy turns down; they must cut expenditures, raise taxes, or draw down reserve funds to balance their budgets. …

Best Financial Markets Analysis Article Jack Crooks writes: The rest of the world cannot yet decouple from the United States’ economy. Excessive deleveraging of U.S. dollar-based credit is the sure sign that investors have come to understand …. We do not give investment advice and our comments are an expression of opinion only and should not be construed in any manner whatsoever as recommendations to enter into a market position either stock , option, futures contract, …

Rising default insurance costs were LEADING indicators of last fall’s stock market meltdown . And if default insurance costs continue to rise, I suspect it’ll be bearish for long-term U.S. Treasury prices and bearish for stocks as well. … investing news and financial insights for the stock market , including tips and advice on investing in gold , energy and oil . Dr. Weiss is a leader in the fields of investing, interest rates , financial safety and economic forecasting. …

Best Financial Markets Analysis Article Government economists must be nice folks. They’ve had to break a lot of bad news to us since this recession started over a year ago. But they’re nice. They’re breaking it to us as gently as possible. …. We do not give investment advice and our comments are an expression of opinion only and should not be construed in any manner whatsoever as recommendations to enter into a market position either stock , option, futures contract, …

The government exchanged its perferred stock for common stock and basically hosed the taxpayer as they converted the stock at $3.25 per share. They will forgo interest payments of 10%. Other major investors like Prince Walid of Saudi ….. The solutions being proposed look feeble, and the Fed looks both powerless and confused. The good bank/bad bank model that lit up the market yesterday was suggested to be flawed because the good banks would turn bad soon thereafter. …

Links to some cool interactive graphics, etc.

Links to some cool interactive graphics, etc.

The nuances of Obama’s 140-page budget proposal caused a stir in the stock market . Health care companies, particularly managed care businesses, felt it the worst. The $635 billion in proposed government health care spending plus Obama’s …. So I’ve recommended gold and silver miners and their shares. But over the past couple of years, I hope you’ve had the chance to acquire some real metal for your portfolio. Agora Financial has been banging the golden drum for at least …

Rising default insurance costs were LEADING indicators of last fall’s stock market meltdown . And if default insurance costs continue to rise, I suspect it’ll be bearish for long-term U.S. Treasury prices and bearish for stocks as well. …. investing news and financial insights for the stock market , including tips and advice on investing in gold , energy and oil . Dr. Weiss is a leader in the fields of investing, interest rates , financial safety and economic forecasting. …

A new working paper looks at the turmoil the United States airline industry has gone through so far this decade.

A new working paper looks at the turmoil the United States airline industry has gone through so far this decade.

A recent survey from Gallup found that Americans age 40 to 49 were most likely to report worrying about money.

A recent survey from Gallup found that Americans age 40 to 49 were most likely to report worrying about money.

In the last year or so AngloGold Ashanti has cut its hedgebook nearly in half, to 6m ozs. So with annual production of about 5m ozs this qualified it for HUI inclusion. Unfortunately it still has hedges remaining and had to take a huge charge in … Agnico-Eagle Mines (AEM-NYSE): Agnico-Eagle Mines has become almost a cult-like market -darling gold stock . From veteran gold stock aficionados to CNBC’s Jim Cramer this mid-tier gold miner has attracted a lot of attention. …

The idea that the Federal Reserve controls interest rates is also erroneous. The market controls interest rates and the Fed follows what the marketplace dictates. If China were to withdraw its financial support, then interest rates will …. We do not give investment advice and our comments are an expression of opinion only and should not be construed in any manner whatsoever as recommendations to enter into a market position either stock , option, futures contract, bonds, …