Markets
The Continuing Problem with Oil Inventories
A recent "Today in Energy" posting by the U.S. Energy Information Administration very succinctly explains the reason why oil prices have dropped over the past ……Read More
Business
Economy
The High Risk Debt Bubble
With former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan sounding the alarm about a bond-market bubble that has developed as a result of the prolonged period of zero interest rates, ……Read More
Economy
How Significant is China’s Consumption of the World’s Commodities?
A great deal of the recent volatility in the stock market has been attributed to China and its slowing economy. China is one of the ……Read More
Markets
What is the CAPE Ratio Telling Us About The Stock Market?
The recent correction/downturn in the stock market seems to have taken many investors, both big and small, by surprise. If one looks at historical stock ……Read More
Markets
Saudis Could Face An Open Revolt At Next OPEC Meeting
OPEC next gathers December 4 in Vienna, just over a year since Saudi Oil Minister Ali Al-Naimi announced at the previous OPEC winter meeting the ……Read More
Markets
How the Federal Reserve Has Lulled Consumers Into a False Sense of Credit Reality
A recent posting by Nerd Wallet examines Americans and their credit card debt. While the data is not terribly surprising, the fact that the Federal ……Read More