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Podcast

Join Brad Zigler (of Brad's Desktop) and Matt Hougan every week as they recap the week in the commodities marketplace. More than just stats and numbers, Brad and Matt will give you insights and commentary you just can't find anywhere else.
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This Week's Episode
Gold Stocks Soar
Monday December 01, 2008
Gold stock investors got a holiday gift from equity buyers last week, says Managing Editor Brad Zigler. Stocks outperformed bullion by a fivefold margin. Oil, meantime, is building a big contango. When will the sell-off follow?
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Previous Episodes »

Bad Economics, Good Targets?
Tuesday, November 25 2008
Oil is below $50/barrel, the CPI is plunging, and the gold/oil ratio is sky-high. Brad Zigler sets some targets for these key indicators.
 

Hard Truths, Soft Commodities
Monday, November 17 2008
Managing Editor Brad Zigler says gold's reached an equilibrium point, but oil remains technically weak. Soft commodities such as sugar and coffee, however, could be stronger contenders for bulls' money
 

Considering China
Tuesday, November 11 2008
Associate Editor Dave Nadig talks with Kevin Kerr about the giant Chinese stimulus package, the potential for more OPEC cuts, and whether Jim Rogers is right to be sweet on sugar.
 

Gold, Oil and Ethanol
Monday, November 10 2008
Gold holds while oil spoils, as Managing Editor Brad Zigler examines the latest developments in the commodities space.
 

Oil Politics and Cattle Conundrums
Monday, November 03 2008
he day before the U.S. Presidential election, Kevin Kerr and Associate Editor Dave Nadig talk about what the candidates mean for oil. They also dig into the inflation/deflation argument for commodities, and the recent run up in cattle.
 

Going Long With Options
Tuesday, October 28 2008
Associate Editor Dave Nadig talks with Kevin Kerr about how he's going long in today's volatile trading environment using options spreads.
 

What Safety Net?
Monday, October 27 2008
HardAssetsInvestor.com Managing Editor Brad Zigler digs into gold again, investigating why gold just isn't acting like the “safety” investment so many people expected.
 

Banking on Gold?
Monday, October 20 2008
Managing Editor Brad Zigler digs into what big bullion-holding banks are doing with their gold holdings to extract value from the credit crisis, and wraps up some recent discussion on the long-term trends in energy.
 

Zigler Looks At Silver Scandal
Monday, October 13 2008
Taking issue with Ted Butler, Managing Editor Brad Zigler says the evidence of manipulation in the silver market is thin.
 

Copper and Corn
Tuesday, October 07 2008
In the first episode of the Weekly Trading Update, Kevin Kerr talks with Associate Editor Dave Nadig about the depressed state of base metals, and the ethanol dilemma in corn.
 

A Wild Week In Commodities
Monday, October 06 2008
Managing Editor Brad Zigler examines gold, oil, crack spreads and real estate, and how you should navigate recent turmoil.
 

Zigler Looks At The Gold/Oil Ratio, As Volatility Goes Wild
Monday, September 29 2008
The gold/oil ratio rose last week, said Managing Editor Brad Zigler, but it's in a long-term downtrend. And that is bad news for the economy.
 

Harvard Thanked Commodities. Will Yale?
Monday, September 22 2008
As volatility in the equity markets continues, Managing Editor Brad Zigler considers the fate of Yale's endowment and how it's played the commodities market.
 

Trading Opportunities In The Commodities Market
Monday, September 15 2008
Managing Editor Brad Zigler examines the case for natural gas decoupling, and what that means for investors.
 

Let Them Eat (Chicago) Wheat
Monday, September 08 2008
Managing Editor Brad Zigler heads off to a conference in Kansas City, where commodities - and specifically wheat - are a key topic of discussion.
 

Natural Gas Spread Looks Attractive
Tuesday, September 02 2008
Managing Editor Brad Zigler tells Matt Hougan why seasonal trends look good for natural gas ... and what investors can do about it.
 

Gold/Silver Ratio
Monday, August 25 2008
Is silver too cheap relative to gold? Managing Editor Brad Zigler examines the charts to divine the prospects for higher silver prices.
 

Gold And Oil Back Stories
Tuesday, August 19 2008
Managing Editor Brad Zigler flies solo again, pointing out potential crack spread and gold option spread opportunities.
 

How Is Harvard's Endowment Up 7%-9% This Year?
Monday, August 11 2008
Zigler and Hougan discuss Harvard's strong investment returns, and how you can replicate them in a portfolio.
 

What Do Lease Rates Tell Us About The Gold Market?
Tuesday, August 05 2008
Managing Editor Brad Zigler explains gold leasing and its implications for investors.
 


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