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How Bush Became "The Worst President Ever" by Nico Isaac 1/5/2009 4:30:00 PM In the wake of Barack Obama's historic presidential election, it's difficult *not* to acknowledge his predecessor George W. Bush's precipitous fall from that very position of leader of the Free World... Filed Under: George Bush, Barack Obama, U.S. President Category: Economy

EUR/USD: "Too Late to Chase the Market…" You can explain any market move in retrospect. But it doesn't help you make future trading decisions. by Vadim Pokhlebkin 1/5/2009 12:00:00 PM The story goes that on January 5, the euro and the yen lost to the U.S. dollar because Barack Obama's proposed fiscal stimulus package may help the U.S. economy. That same day, the Mexican peso gained -- because an improved U.S. economy should boost Mexican exports. But wouldn't a better U.S. economy also boost exports from the EU and Japan? So why didn't the euro and yen gain with the peso? Hmm... Filed Under: forex, Currencies, eur/usd, euro, yen, peso, economic stimulus Category: Currencies

2009: What's The Future Of Commodities? by Nico Isaac 1/2/2009 3:45:00 PM By now, we're all well aware of the fact that 2008 was no walk in the park for commodities -- unless of course that "walk" was over a bed of burning, hot coals. Only one question remains: Will the commodity rout continue into 2009? Filed Under: Commodities, futures, Corn, coffee, sugar, Crude oil Category: Commodities

A Look at What the Future Holds in 2009 You Say Good-bye, and I Say Hello by Susan C. Walker 12/31/2008 5:30:00 PM Here's Elliott Wave International's brief list of what we're saying good-bye to from the watershed year of 2008, as well as what we're saying hello to in 2009. Filed Under: Beatles, hedge funds, predictions, 2009, future Category: Classic Prechter

(VIDEO) EUR/USD: Classic Wave Pattern Leads To Predicted Results Even in tough conditions, wave analysis can bring you low risk, high-potential opportunities. by Vadim Pokhlebkin 12/31/2008 12:30:00 PM It's the holiday season, and the trading volume in the forex markets is thin. Still, even in these tough conditions, wave analysis can bring you low risk, high-potential opportunities. For proof, watch this free 3-minute clip from a video that Jim Martens, the editor of EWI's Currency Specialty Service, recorded for his subscribers yesterday, December 30. Filed Under: eur/usd, volatility, wall street bonus, Currencies Category: Currencies

U.S. Economy: Cat Stuck In A Tree by Nico Isaac 12/30/2008 3:45:00 PM After climbing its way to the top of a speculative mania, the US economy is stuck like a cat in a tree. Which begs the question: Do the finanical Powers have the necessary equipment to save the economy and bring it back down slowly, and safely? Filed Under: us economy, stock market, dow jones industrial average Category: Economy

Three Questions I Ask Myself "2008: The Year Everything Changes" by Vadim Pokhlebkin 12/29/2008 6:15:00 PM Well, here we are – a year-and-a-half since the start of the crisis, and hardly out of the woods. While we at EWI take pride in having prepared our subscribers, we take no pleasure in watching the devastation that this crisis has been causing. But it is here. And, probably like you and lots of other people, I keep asking myself these three questions... Filed Under: foreclosure, subprime, liquidity, mortgage crisis, deflation, South Sea Bubble Category: Stocks

Gold: The "Safe Haven" That Never Was by Nico Isaac 12/29/2008 3:00:00 PM The list of 2008's Ten Biggest Financial Shockers is in. Topping the charts: The "bewildering" performance of Gold Prices. Get the full story today... Filed Under: Gold, Precious metals, safe-haven Category: Precious Metals

EUR/USD (Forex): From "Chaos" Comes Order Despite the recent "chaos," the EUR/USD maintains its Elliott wave structure. by Vadim Pokhlebkin 12/26/2008 6:00:00 PM After watching the hair-raising up-and-down action in the EUR/USD this month, now more than ever I take to heart the piece of advice that a good friend of mine, a currencies trader with 15 years of experience, once gave me: Be careful trading in December, he said. The forex markets thin out around the holidays, making it easier for big players to push the prices around. Whew, was he right. Filed Under: euro-dollar exchange rate, u.s. dollar, forex, fibonacci, eur/usd, Currencies Category: Currencies

Once in a Century: Real Estate Financing and the Deal That Wasn't by Susan C. Walker 12/26/2008 3:30:00 PM What’s happened is that the issuance of asset-backed securities has fallen nearly to zero, not far from where it started. This method of financing is abnormal and something that comes along maybe once a century. Filed Under: Real Estate, asset-backed securities, S&P 500 Category: Classic Prechter

From Crude Oil – TO – Copper: The Big Picture In Commodities by Nico Isaac 12/26/2008 3:00:00 PM As the lines on your computer screen continually flash red across the entire scope of the commodity markets, some of you are probably thinking: "What in holy heck happened to the 'safe-haven' premium of this sector?" Filed Under: Commodities, Crude oil, Copper, Corn Category: Commodities

Objective Analysis: The Ultimate "STOCK" ing Stuffer by Nico Isaac 12/26/2008 11:30:00 AM On December 23, the mainstream media offered these two stories back to back: "US Stocks Rise Ahead Of Housing Data" -- AND -- "Wall Street Falls On Housing Woes." Any questions? Filed Under: DJIA, Dow, Nasdaq, S&P 500, us stocks, housing data Category: Stocks

Defending Ebenezer Scrooge Simply say the word and there's no explanation necessary by Robert Folsom 12/24/2008 11:30:00 AM Christmas is no time for insults, but somehow it's the only season when someone can slap you with the one name that really hurts... Filed Under: Category: Cultural Trends

Data That Could Induce the OPPOSITE of Insomnia Exactly how "not normal" are these times? by Robert Folsom 12/23/2008 5:30:00 PM Anyone who needs evidence that the psychology of borrowers and lenders has shifted need look no further... Filed Under: Category: Economy

Japan: Will The Rising Sun Shine In 2009? by Nico Isaac 12/23/2008 3:15:00 PM As 2008 comes to a close, the mainstream leaders are taking stock of the past 360 (or so) "Days" that the *economic earth stood still*. More specifically, the days that Japan's economy went from land of rising sun to land of plunging stocks... Filed Under: Japan, Nikkei, global economy Category: Asian Markets

Platinum: Spotlight on Opportunity "I'll be eagerly watching Platinum this week." by Vadim Pokhlebkin 12/22/2008 5:45:00 PM Vadim Pokhlebkin: Jeffrey, in your Daily Futures Junctures, you usually write about commodities such as corn, sugar, pork bellies, and so on. Besides copper (and crude oil) every Friday in your Weekly Wrap-Up, you rarely write about metals. But today, you did: In tonight's DFJ, you give your latest views on Platinum. Why now, and why Platinum? Jeffrey Kennedy: Because Elliott wave patterns in this market right now are just too clear to ignore this potential opportunity. Filed Under: Corn, sugar, pork bellies, Platinum, Gold, Crude oil, Copper Category: Commodities

The National Christmas Tree… Indicator? Another Measure of Social Mood by Alan Hall 12/22/2008 5:15:00 PM The National Christmas Tree has a fascinating history, especially at Christmastime. Like the price of gold, the height of the Tree has actually been “regulated” at times. In December 2006 I wrote a tongue-in-cheek piece for EWI's Market Watch page, which explained the correlation between stock prices and the height and number of lights on the National Christmas Tree. Filed Under: National Christmas Tree Indicator, elliott wave, social mood, Dow Category: Cultural Trends

Why Choose Keynes Over Friedman? Let’s give quantitative monetary policy another chance. by Bill Fox, Senior Bonds Analyst 12/22/2008 3:00:00 PM With trillions of dollars committed to financial rescues, it seems that we now have decided that elected officials in Congress are superior arbiters of economic rehabilitation. Are we really to think that a polarized group of lawyers, doctors and who-knows-what-they-did-before will be prudent in their spending? Given the choice of the lesser of two evils, I will take Bernanke’s resume against anyone's in Congress. Filed Under: Keynes, Milton friedman, monetary policy, Bernanke, new deal, irrational exuberance Category: Economy

The Big Picture In Commodities by Nico Isaac 12/19/2008 3:30:00 PM It's been a rough year for commodities, and even a rougher one for those in the mainstream who expected the global economic downturn to increase the "safe haven" premium of these assets. Now, the brand new December Monthy Futures Junctures reveals whether commodities will regain their shine in 2009... Filed Under: Commodities, futures, coffee, sugar, Corn, live cattle, cocoa Category: Commodities

Last-Minute Finance Present for Yourself by Susan C. Walker 12/19/2008 2:45:00 PM Learn more about the current economy and Bob Prechter's Conquer the Crash in these holiday couplets. Filed Under: Walmart, Connick, Bernanke, option ARMs, subprimes, Bernie Madoff Category: Economy

EUR/USD: "Too Late to Chase the Market…" You can explain any market move in retrospect. But it doesn't help you make future trading decisions.

A Look at What the Future Holds in 2009 You Say Good-bye, and I Say Hello

(VIDEO) EUR/USD: Classic Wave Pattern Leads To Predicted Results Even in tough conditions, wave analysis can bring you low risk, high-potential opportunities.

Three Questions I Ask Myself "2008: The Year Everything Changes"

EUR/USD (Forex): From "Chaos" Comes Order Despite the recent "chaos," the EUR/USD maintains its Elliott wave structure.

Defending Ebenezer Scrooge Simply say the word and there's no explanation necessary

Data That Could Induce the OPPOSITE of Insomnia Exactly how "not normal" are these times?

Platinum: Spotlight on Opportunity "I'll be eagerly watching Platinum this week."

The National Christmas Tree… Indicator? Another Measure of Social Mood

Why Choose Keynes Over Friedman? Let’s give quantitative monetary policy another chance.

EUR/USD: "Too Late to Chase the Market…"
You can explain any market move in retrospect. But it doesn't help you make future trading decisions.

A Look at What the Future Holds in 2009
You Say Good-bye, and I Say Hello

(VIDEO) EUR/USD: Classic Wave Pattern Leads To Predicted Results
Even in tough conditions, wave analysis can bring you low risk, high-potential opportunities.

Three Questions I Ask Myself
"2008: The Year Everything Changes"

EUR/USD (Forex): From "Chaos" Comes Order
Despite the recent "chaos," the EUR/USD maintains its Elliott wave structure.

Defending Ebenezer Scrooge
Simply say the word and there's no explanation necessary

Data That Could Induce the OPPOSITE of Insomnia
Exactly how "not normal" are these times?

Platinum: Spotlight on Opportunity
"I'll be eagerly watching Platinum this week."

The National Christmas Tree… Indicator?
Another Measure of Social Mood

Why Choose Keynes Over Friedman?
Let’s give quantitative monetary policy another chance.