Saturday, August 21, 2010

Daily Markets - Long-Term Case For Stocks & Commodities Stronger Than Case For Bonds

Daily Markets - Long-Term Case For Stocks & Commodities Stronger Than Case For Bonds

Long-Term Case For Stocks & Commodities Stronger Than Case For Bonds

Posted: 21 Aug 2010 12:01 PM PDT

In their understandably concerned state of mind in the present day, investors may have lost sight of the longer-term drivers of asset prices. Bonds, especially U.S. Treasuries, have merit presently as high levels of debt have sparked concerns about deflation. However, in the long-run, the case for stocks, commodities, commodity-related currencies, and precious metals looks quite a bit stronger than the case for bonds.

In the current 24-hour news cycle, we have three separate stories … [visit site to read more]

Markets In Everything: Ritual Animal Sacrifices

Posted: 21 Aug 2010 10:32 AM PDT

A business in Maryland caters to Muslim immigrants seeking to fulfill ritual animal sacrifices.

What does PETA say?

HT: Matt … [visit site to read more]

Markets In Everything Or Not: Buy 6, Get One Free

Posted: 21 Aug 2010 08:15 AM PDT

Giving away a free gallon of milk for every six purchased is illegal in Maine.  Guess who complained?  Find out … [visit site to read more]

The Yellow Peril Grows Up

Posted: 21 Aug 2010 08:14 AM PDT

Now that China has overtaken Japan as the second largest economy, I post the following poem, which was published in the Washington Post in 2008, without comment:

When we were the Sick Man of Asia,
We were called the Yellow Peril.
When we are billed as the next Superpower, we are called The Threat.
When we closed our doors, you launched the Opium War to open our markets.
When we embraced free trade, you blamed us for stealing your jobs.
When we were falling apart, you marched in your … [visit site to read more]
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