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Video Interview Series

Join Mike Norman every week as he interviews some of the most prominent names in commodities on the most pressing topics of the day. These insightful, informative interviews are not to be missed!

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This Week's Interview
Tuesday, November 25, 2008 14:41 PM
Win Thin is the senior currency strategist at Brown Brothers Harriman
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
 
Wednesday, November 19, 2008 09:52 AM
Peter Schiff, president of Euro Pacific Capital and author of the new book just out, "Bull Moves in Bear Markets."

The president of Euro Pacific Capital tells HardAssetsInvestor.com what he thinks the current economic situation spells for gold as well as the dollar.

  • Mr. Doom and Gloom
  • Temporary ‘phony’ rally …
  • How much control does the Fed have?
 
Tuesday, December 02, 2008 11:04 AM
Peter Schiff, president of Euro Pacific Capital and author of the new book just out, "Bull Moves in Bear Markets."
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?
 
Tuesday, November 04, 2008 10:55 AM
Peter Cardillo, is a chief market economist from Avalon Partners
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?
 
Tuesday, November 11, 2008 11:05 AM
Peter Cardillo, is chief market economist at Avalon Partners
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'
 
Tuesday, October 21, 2008 14:59 PM
Martin Fridson. is CEO of Fridson Investment Advisors and author of the book "Unwarranted Intrusions"
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
 
Tuesday, October 28, 2008 09:55 AM
Martin Fridson. is CEO of Fridson Investment Advisors and author of the book "Unwarranted Intrusions"

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?
 
Tuesday, September 30, 2008 11:03 AM
James Doran, is a professor of Finance at Florida State University
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
 
Tuesday, September 30, 2008 16:23 PM
Professor James Doran, teaches finance at Florida State University
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
 
Tuesday, September 16, 2008 10:25 AM
Fidel Gheit, is a Managing Director of Oil and Gas Research, Oppenheimer and Co.
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
 
Monday, September 29, 2008 11:50 AM
Fidel Gheit, is a Managing Director of Oil and Gas Research, Oppenheimer and Co.
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
 
Tuesday, September 02, 2008 08:35 AM
Kevin Kerr is President and Founder of www.kerralert.com and a Commodity Expert
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
 
Tuesday, September 09, 2008 10:27 AM
Kevin Kerr is President and Founder of www.kerralert.com and a Commodity Expert
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
 
Tuesday, August 19, 2008 11:01 AM
Miguel Perez-Santalla, is vice president of sales for Heraeus Precious Metals Management
One precious metals expert sees strong support for metals prices, but with worries they may have met a ceiling of demand.
  • Jewelry demand freezes up at $900/ounce
  • Slumping SUVs hit platinum prices
  • Still plenty of profit in platinum
 
Tuesday, August 26, 2008 11:11 AM
Miguel Perez-Santalla, is vice president of sales for Heraeus Precious Metals Management
There's a reason platinum miners are worried about high prices: It could drive down long-term demand.
  • Investors start to liquidate investment positions
  • "Thrifting" reduces demand, both short and long term
  • Carbon, silver to potentially cut demand for catalytic converters
 
Tuesday, August 05, 2008 16:31 PM
Ed Mitby is a senior research analyst for Van Eck Global
HAI anchor Mike Norman speaks with Ed Mitby, senior research analyst for Van Eck Global, on the future of alternative energy in the U.S.
  • Wind, solar and … nuclear???
  • Is clean coal an alternative energy?
  • The need for “grid” investments
 
Tuesday, August 12, 2008 09:49 AM
Ed Mitby is a senior research analyst for Van Eck Global
Ed Mitby tells Mike Norman why the U.S. policy environment is not favorable to alternative energy.
  • Europe races ahead
  • Candidates say the right thing, but the proof is in the pudding
  • Can the U.S. get 25% of its power from wind by 2030?
 
Tuesday, July 08, 2008 23:45 PM
Peter Schiff, author of the new book Crash Proof, debates Mike Norman on Gold
Due to the success of HAI's Clash Of The Titans, we're revisiting the first debate from Mike Norman and Peter Schiff, where they tackled:
  • Gold's 50% drop on a real return since 1980
  • Schiff's price prediction of thousands per ounce
  • PLUS, a new downloadable research report on the collapsing dollar.
 
Tuesday, June 17, 2008 23:50 PM
Tom Winmill, portfolio manager of Midas Funds, delves into the precious metals markets and equity performance vs. physical commodities
Tom Winmill, portfolio manager of Midas Funds, delves into the precious metals markets and equity performance vs. physical commodities.
  • Market malaise holds gold equities back
  • In defiance, Midas Fund outpaced metal performance (2007)
  • Global GDP growth and bubble bursting
Tom Winmill On Investing In Precious Metals
 
Tuesday, July 01, 2008 23:45 PM
Tom Winmill, portfolio manager of Midas Funds, discusses the effects of a proposed ban on commodity speculation and commodity investment in pension funds, and revisits his fund's allocations and platinum
Tom Winmill, portfolio manager of Midas Funds, discusses the effects of a proposed ban on commodity speculation and commodity investment in pension funds, his fund’s allocations and platinum.
  • Commodity markets and prices affected
  • Volatile by nature
  • Platinum demand surpasses production
 Tom Winmill, portfolio manager of Midas Funds
 

 

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