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Peter Schiff: Bull Markets In Asia And Precious Metals
The president of Euro Pacific Capital talks turkey with HardAssetsInvestor.com about what created the U.S. housing bubble and the resulting ‘phony economy.'
  • 'Doom and Gloom' redux
  • Capitalism vs. (over)regulation
  • Paradox of thrift … or Keynesian myth?
HardAssetsInvestor.com Tuesday, 02 December 2008
 
Larry Swedroe: What To Do Now
Gold MineA top financial advisor and author of The Only Guide To Alternative Investments You'll Ever Need says stick with stocks and commodities and you'll do well.
  • The market's best returns are during their darkest hour.
  • Understanding the mistakes people made in commodities.
  • Why now is not the time to sell.
Larry Swedroe Friday, 28 November 2008
 
Win Thin: Dollar Will Rise, Global Growth Will Slow
A senior currency strategist at Brown Brothers Harriman tells HardAssetsInvestor.com how he thinks the current economic situation bodes for currency and emerging markets.
  • No decoupling in a global economy
  • Forex markets: on the sidelines
  • The ‘fundamentals story' deflating
HardAssetsInvestor.com Tuesday, 25 November 2008
 
An Interview With Peter Cardillo: Part II
The chief market economist of Avalon Partners discusses inflation, deflation and the credit crisis with HAI.
  • The maestro…
  • Dow back to 10,000?
  • 'Free-market fundamentalism'
HardAssetsInvestor.com Tuesday, 11 November 2008
 
An Interview With Peter Cardillo: Part I
The chief market economist of Avalon Partners talks with HAI about the market plunge in all asset classes.
  • The fear factor
  • Fast market action
  • Deflation avoided?
HardAssetsInvestor.com Tuesday, 04 November 2008
 
The End of Shadow Banking: Part II

Martin Fridson, author of ‘How to Be a Billionaire,’ talks with HAI anchor Mike Norman about finding opportunity amidst the credit crisis.

  • Default rate a key indicator
  • Appropriately priced debt
  • Mark-to-market policy: still valid?
HardAssetsInvestor.com Tuesday, 28 October 2008
 
The End Of The Shadow Banking System
Martin Fridson, author of ‘Unwarranted Intrusions,’ talks with HAI anchor Mike Norman about government interventions into the credit markets.
  • The role of hedge funds
  • The 'annihilation' of the shadow banking system
  • The outlook for banking in the future
HardAssetsInvestor.com Tuesday, 21 October 2008
 
The Professor Of Commodities – Part II
FSU Professor James Doran explains why the long-term trend in commodities is up, and why the short-term fluctuations don't matter.
  • There is speculation, but fundamentals will carry the day
  • Expect high volatility to continue
  • Keep your allocation to commodities strong
HardAssetsInvestor.com Tuesday, 30 September 2008
 
The Professor Of Commodities – Part 1
James Doran, professor of Finance at Florida State University, explains the role of commodities in investors' portfolios.
  • From a short-term play to a long-term allocation
  • Why high volatility is OK in commodities
  • Students rushing to study the space
HardAssetsInvestor.com Tuesday, 30 September 2008
 
Oil Prices Going Lower … Much Lower
Fidel Gheit, managing director of oil and gas research at Oppenheimer, predicts oil prices will drop precipitously over the next 6-12 months.
  • Why oil might hit $60/barrel in the next few weeks
  • The outlook over 6 and 12 months
  • The risk of a slowing global economy
HardAssetsInvestor.com Monday, 29 September 2008
 
Analyst Says Oil Prices Inflated By 50 Percent
Fadel Gheit, managing director of oil and gas research at Oppenheimer, tells Mike Norman that half the price of oil today 'is fraud.'
  • Speculators driving the market
  • Next president must fix the market
  • Traders create self-fulfilling prophecies
HardAssetsInvestor.com Tuesday, 16 September 2008
 
Kevin Kerr On The Commodities Pullback – Part II
The noted trader says expectations for the coming harvest are too high, and that grains could be a good bet.
  • Why the U.S. government is in fairyland with its estimates
  • What declining oil prices mean for grains
  • A stronger dollar means weaker commodity prices
HardAssetsInvestor.com Tuesday, 09 September 2008
 
Kevin Kerr On The Commodities Pullback
HardAssetsInvestor.com anchor Mike Norman examines the recent commodities pullback with noted trader, Kevin Kerr.
  • Demand is a question of long term vs. short term
  • The role of OPEC
  • Oil at $145/barrel made no sense
HardAssetsInvestor.com Tuesday, 02 September 2008
 
Using Futures To Hedge Your House
Image of House on CalculatorHardAssetsInvestor.com's Managing Editor Brad Zigler illustrates how constantly monitoring market conditions will help determine if a continuing hedge is necessary.
  • Shorting REITs a hit-and-miss
  • Basis Risk 101
  • The expensive "insurance" cover
Administrator Monday, 11 August 2008
 
Using Futures To Hedge Your House
Image of House on CalculatorHardAssetsInvestor.com's Managing Editor Brad Zigler illustrates how constantly monitoring market conditions will help determine if a continuing hedge is necessary.
  • Shorting REITs a hit-and-miss
  • Basis Risk 101
  • The expensive "insurance" cover
Administrator Monday, 11 August 2008
 
Using Futures To Hedge Your House (Test)
Image of House on CalculatorHardAssetsInvestor.com's Managing Editor Brad Zigler illustrates how constantly monitoring market conditions will help determine if a continuing hedge is necessary.
  • Shorting REITs a hit-and-miss
  • Basis Risk 101
  • The expensive "insurance" cover
Administrator Monday, 11 August 2008
 
Using Futures To Hedge Your House
Image of House on CalculatorHardAssetsInvestor.com's Managing Editor Brad Zigler illustrates how constantly monitoring market conditions will help determine if a continuing hedge is necessary.
  • Shorting REITs a hit-and-miss
  • Basis Risk 101
  • The expensive "insurance" cover
Administrator Monday, 11 August 2008
 
Barrick Gold Becomes An Oil Producer?
Image of Oil WellThe mining company's move into oil may seem odd, but it just might start a trend.
  • The economics of owning your own oil
  • Floating in cash flow
  • What's next in integration

 

Administrator Friday, 08 August 2008
 
Chinese Aluminum Woes.. (Test1)
Photo of coalAs the world's eye turns to Beijing for the Olympics, the energy chain ripples from earthquakes to aluminum.
  • The Chinese coal market: small and dangerous
  • Mixed signals in coal production
  • Slowing growth from a giant AL producer
Administrator Tuesday, 05 August 2008
 
Nothing Corny About Corn
Image of ear of cornAn update on one of the most unpredictable and volatile agriculture commodities of late - corn - and what might be in store.
  • Planting not as weak as thought
  • Decline in crop size despite higher planting
  • Volatility likely to continue
Administrator Monday, 28 July 2008
 
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