Tag: Recession
How Unemployment Numbers Will Impact The Stock Market
The second I stepped into my car I knew today would be interesting. On my daily commute, I always tune my radio to the Financial News Network. It’s an all business/all news radio program. I guess studying the market ten to twelve hours a day isn’t enough for me. I’ve got to listen to market […]
This Company Performs Well During Recessions
It’s official. The National Bureau of Economic Research waved their magic wand and decreed the end of economic expansion. The official proclamation calls the recession start date as December 2007. I just don’t understand what took so long for them to figure it out? I mean really. Twelve months to decide we’re in a recession… […]
Oil Prices To Fall Further Despite Production Cuts
Did you see the news today about OPEC? We’re entering a global recession, and they cut oil production by 1.5 million barrels a day. OPEC (Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries) for those of you who don’t know is a global cartel of oil producing nations who meet regularly to set production levels. They have the […]
Protect Your Investment Portfolio Against Inflation And Stagflation
The results are in . . . and the results are surprising to say the least. Economic data posted this week shows that the US Economy grew during the first quarter at 0.9%. I was totally surprised, and I’m sure you were too. Given the deteriorating credit markets and the collapse of the housing industry […]
Inverse ETFs – Short Selling
When asked how to make money in the markets most brokers reply with the famous Wall Street saying, “Buy low and sell high.” This is always easier said than done. Anyone can make money when the markets are moving up and up and up. But, what if the market starts falling? As we mentioned in […]
How Does Recession Affect Retail Stocks
Do you know the names Ralph Schneider and Frank McNamara? If you don’t, you’re not alone. In the 1950s these two men came up with the concept of a general purpose credit card. Their idea blossomed into The Diners Club, the first independent credit card company in the world. Before this novel concept, consumers received […]
