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Joseph Fichera: In A Precarious Moment
The co-founder and CEO of Saber Partners shares more of his outlook on the current political and economic climate.
  • The importance of transparency from the Fed
  • Fingerpointing a scapegoat
  • Will there be a second stimulus?
HardAssetsInvestor Wednesday, 10 March 2010
 
A New Reserve Currency?
U.S. DollarChina and Russia are calling to replace the world's dollar reserves with the SDR. But does such an idea make sense?
  • What's behind the proposal?
  • How the SDR's currency basket has changed
  • Why switching to the SDR won't work
Brad Zigler Thursday, 04 March 2010
 
Joseph Fichera: Sustainable Growth Still A Challenge

The CEO of Saber Partners discusses the current political and economic climate.

  • Much hinges on jobs creation
  • New campaign financing rules: tsunami in waiting?
  • ‘Seminar smart’ vs. ‘political smart’
HardAssetsInvestor Wednesday, 03 March 2010
 
David Kotok: A Euro Bull Waiting For Storm To Pass
David KotokThe CNBC commentator and Cumberland Advisors founder says the euro will emerge stronger than ever. Watch for a buying opportunity.
  • How will the euro survive?
  • Why doesn't Spain need a bailout?
  • Why more bad economic times are ahead for the U.S.
Lara Crigger Monday, 01 March 2010
 
Dennis Gartman: The Euro Is 'Doomed'
Dennis GartmanThe man behind The Gartman Letter says to buy the dollar, short the euro.
  • Will Greece doom the euro?
  • Why you should dump dollar-denominated gold
  • Is inflation or deflation in store?
Lara Crigger Friday, 26 February 2010
 
Monty Agarwal: Meaningful Regulation Unlikely
The author of ‘The Future of Hedge Fund Investing’ shares his five inviolable rules for avoiding being scammed in a Ponzi scheme.
  • Due diligence for institutions as well as individuals
  • Are some funds better at raising capital than producing returns?
  • The best regulator: a well-educated investor
HardAssetsInvestor.com Wednesday, 24 February 2010
 
Monty Agarwal: Fewer, But Larger, Hedge Funds Coming

The author of ‘The Future of Hedge Fund Investing’ explains why he thinks the industry will further shrink.

  • Is ‘hedge fund’ a misnomer?
  • Why they’re similar to the auto industry
  • How hedge funds affect bid/offer spreads
HardAssetsInvestor.com Wednesday, 17 February 2010
 
John Woods: Regulating The Rogues
The VP of McNamara Options gives his take on speculation in the commodities markets.
  • Accountability is king
  • Carbon emissions progress: gaining momentum or stuck in infancy?
  • Trade-offs in alternative energy
HardAssetsInvestor Wednesday, 10 February 2010
 
John Woods: Crude Oil To Retrace

The VP of McNamara Options shares his current outlook on the petroleum markets.

  • How much do hedge funds move a market?
  • A new bull move, or trading action?
  • Natural gas as transportation fuel—just a pipedream?
HardAssetsInvestor.com Wednesday, 03 February 2010
 
Ken Armstead: The Active Approach To Commodities
Ken ArmsteadThe CEO of Absolute Plus Management explains why active beats passive when it comes to commodities.
  • The risks of a passive approach
  • Will we see active commodity ETFs?
  • Can contango continue—and does it matter?
Lara Crigger Friday, 29 January 2010
 
How ALT Stacks Up
Stacking UpHow has the new commodities-heavy alternative strategies ETP fared in its first 48 days?
  • Why ALT's composition matters
  • Has it met its objectives?
  • GCC vs. ALT
Brad Zigler Thursday, 28 January 2010
 
Michael Woolfolk: Bearish On The Euro
The chief currency strategist for Bank of New York Mellon discusses his current outlook on the yen, the dollar, the euro and more.
  • Why the yen needn’t cooperate
  • ECB membership: privilege, or one-way street?
  • Peripheral repercussions of raised interest rates
HardAssetsInvestor.com Wednesday, 27 January 2010
 
Satch Chada: Using Equities To Play Commodities
Satch ChadaManaging director for Jefferies Asset Management, LLC gives the case for equities as commodities exposure.
  • Stocks: pros and cons
  • Can record demand continue?
  • Details on the new Wildcatters ETF
Lara Crigger Monday, 25 January 2010
 
Deflation In Everything But The Cost Of Living

CurrencyMore on the inflation vs. deflation debate—this time, the grim situation facing Britain.

  • Stagflation setting in
  • Bank of England ‘happy to slit its throat’
  • Time to swap the pound for gold?
    Adrian Ash Monday, 25 January 2010
 
Inflation Vs. Deflation: An Internal Debate
InflationAre we headed toward inflation or deflation? HAI's managing editor revisits the question with the latest data.
  • Why core inflation has remained stable
  • What happens when reserves are drained?
  • How unemployment matters
Brad Zigler Thursday, 21 January 2010
 
Michael Woolfolk: The Year Of Two Halves

Bank of New York Mellon’s chief currency strategist shares his outlook for the U.S. dollar for 2010.

  • Transition factor: the Fed
  • Unemployment rate should be under 10% within a few months
  • Next step: raising interest rates
HardAssetsInvestor.com Wednesday, 20 January 2010
 
Consumer Credit And Investor Debt
Real-time Monetary Inflation (last 12 months): 2.5%

A friend of mine made a big deal over the weekend of the latest consumer credit numbers. In case you missed the headlines, the Federal Reserve reported that borrowing took a header in November, its latest data set.

Brad Zigler Monday, 11 January 2010
 
Miguel Perez-Santalla: Gold Correction Coming

Heraeus Precious Metals Management's VP of marketing looks back on the yellow metal’s performance in 2009, and shares his outlook for it in 2010.

  • Is gold’s safe-haven status losing its luster?
  • How much impact will the Fed raising rates have on gold?
  • Are central banks good contrarian indicators?
HardAssetsInvestor.com Wednesday, 06 January 2010
 
Passive Vs. Active: Commodity Investments

Negative performanceAre the benefits of passive investments transferable to commodities?

  • What do active commodity managers do differently?
  • When is the right time to buy a commodity tracker?
  • The seasonal patterns of commodity returns
Shaun Port Monday, 04 January 2010
 
Carlos Sanchez: Get Exposure To Rising Gold Prices
CPM Group’s associate director of research shares his view on how investors can play silver and other precious metals.
  • Don’t overly focus on the gold-to-silver ratio
  • Fed raising interest rates may help cap gold prices
  • Silver: a hybrid commodity
HardAssetsInvestor.com Wednesday, 30 December 2009
 
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