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Global resources boom imminent!

“The global demand for resources is beginning to improve, the Far East is growing again, and over the past years, commodity prices are heading in the right direction – as is to be expected at the start of a global … Continue reading

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Where to shove your Risk Budget!

I was watching business television and an articulate gentleman, the top dog for a rather large retirement fund, was the guest. Perhaps I’ve been living too long in a cocoon, but while discussing the current investment strategy of this large … Continue reading

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DEBT CRISIS? It’s a RED HERRING!

The U.S. debt crisis? Yes, it’s a red herring. Today Obama went on television to calm America and was no doubt hoping to convince financial markets to relax. He said there will be a compromise…and meant it. What he didn’t … Continue reading

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Federal Budget 2011 – Or the Rocky (Flaherty) & Bullwinkle (Harper) Show

My frustration with the Canadian federal government and the frequent but petty and callous roadblocks to ‘goodness’ that permeates their so-called policies.  I can’t write about it so watch my rant.

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Bernanke Blues

Federal Reserve Chairman Ben S. Bernanke said the growing U.S. budget deficit could push borrowing costs higher and curb economic growth. (from Bloomberg News, Mar 1, 2011 11:23 AM). The FED has had the acclerator on full for some time … Continue reading

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