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Commodity Special: Fireworks Of Opportunity by Nico Isaac 7/3/2008 5:15:00 PM Celebrate the Fourth of July Holiday weekend early with the brand-new July 3 Daily Futures Junctures “Weekly Wrap-up” edition. In this explosive publication, editor Jeffery Kennedy sets off two dozen fireworks of opportunity in these (and more) key markets: Cocoa, O.J., Soybeans, Lumber, Pork Bellies. Filed Under: Commodities, cocoa, soybeans, lumber, pork bellies, orange juice, futures Category: Commodities

What It's Like To Feel Less Rich – and Fatter How to Prepare for the Coming Crash by Susan C. Walker 7/3/2008 5:00:00 PM According to a dietitian who charges Wall Street executives $600-$800 a month for her services: "The number one concern that they have is the state of the financial market,” she said. “There definitely is a correlation between the stock market and weight gain.” Here's a better way to face the coming crash. Filed Under: Bear market, wealth, lifestyles of rich, crash Category: Classic Prechter

Credit Crisis: The “Naked” Truth The Central Bank of banks utters the “D” word: Deflation by Nico Isaac 7/3/2008 10:15:00 AM In the words of renowned financier Warren Buffett: “Only when the tide goes out do you discover who’s been swimming naked.” The tide of the U.S. credit industry is out. And everyday, more and more titans of finance are found standing in the shallow water without swimming trunks... Filed Under: credit crisis, banking sector, deflation, depression, Merrill Lynch, Goldman Sachs: Bear Sterns, write downs, Bank for International Settlements Category: Economy

New Quarter, Same Trend; Secular Bear is Settling In EWI analysts report the nominal Dow has a long way to go before it catches the ‘real’ Dow. by Gary Grimes 7/2/2008 1:45:00 PM Yes, the secular bear market is here. In fact, it’s been here for a while – and it’s going to stay for a while. These charts show you how much further there is to go down. Filed Under: real Dow, nominal Dow, U.S. stocks, Secular Bear Market Category: Stocks

Asia Pacific Stocks: "Worst Half Since 1992" The failure of conventional observers to explain WHY consumers buy fewer manufactured goods leaves their analysis lacking. by Mark Galasiewski 7/2/2008 1:00:00 PM Asia-Pacific stocks suffered their “worst first half [of the year] since 1992,” reported news headlines this week. Plus, Japanese and Chinese manufacturers reported significant declines in activity. You might think that the reported slump in manufacturing in the region’s two biggest economies might be a big reason for the poor performance of Asia-Pacific stocks in the first six months of this year. And, in a way, you’re right...but probably for the wrong reason. Filed Under: Asia Pacific Stocks, china manufacturing, Nikkei 225, Shanghai Composite, head and shoulders, Hong Kong Hang Seng, Singapore Straits Times Index Category: Asian Markets

U.S. Dollar Vs. Euro: Expect A Turbulent Thursday The double whammy of economic news should make for interesting trading on July 3. by Vadim Pokhlebkin 7/1/2008 6:30:00 PM On Thursday, July 3, the European Central Bank is expected to raise interest rates by 0.25%. That same day, economists expect the U.S. jobs number to show a 60,000 reduction. Question: How would the two events affect the U.S. dollar's standing against other currencies? Filed Under: european central bank, interest rates, u.s. jobs report, euro vs. dollar, eurusd, forex, currency traders, Nonfarm Payrolls Category: Currencies

Corn And Wheat: Never A Dull Moment Surprise? Yes. Unprepared? No way. by Euan Wilson 6/30/2008 5:00:00 PM Expecting markets to always behave according to your trading models is futile, and experienced traders know that. Being prepared to "assess, adapt, relabel and move on!" is an excellent piece of advice, because markets will throw you a curve ball more often than you'd expect. Elliott Wave International talks about how. Filed Under: Corn, wheat, Futures Junctures Category: Commodities

Is This Any Way To Run A Stock Market? Goldman Sachs downgrades GM... after hitting a 53 year low. by Peter Kendall 6/27/2008 5:00:00 PM It's only after GM loses 70% of its market value that it's finally voted downgraded. Why does the market lag so far behind such results? Elliott Wave International has some ideas. Filed Under: GM, Goldman Sachs, Downgrade, Economy Category: Economy

VIDEO: Asian Stocks -- From Boom To Bust? Is there a connection between angry public protests and stock market declines? by Vadim Pokhlebkin 6/27/2008 5:00:00 PM You may have noticed a lot of news about mass public protests recently in Asia. Is it a coincidence that these protests broke out at the same time when Asian, Australian and Indian stock markets have taken big hits? Watch this FREE VIDEO for answers. Filed Under: fuel price protests, us beef protest, iraq war protest, asian stocks Category: Asian Markets

European Stocks: Five-Wave Moves Speak Volumes It's no secret that summer months are rarely favorable for stock investors. by Vadim Pokhlebkin 6/27/2008 3:45:00 PM Summer months are rarely favorable for stock investors. ("Sell in May and go away," remember?) What complicates things now, however, is the ongoing liquidity crisis that has plagued the markets for almost a year now. And while some analysts out there keep saying "the worst is over," others are not so optimistic. Filed Under: dax, ftse, cac40, aex, smi, ibex, mib, euro stoxx 50, rts, cece, european stocks, sell in may and go away, gran scala, European Las Vegas Category: European Markets

Soybeans: Showers Of Opportunity by Nico Isaac 6/26/2008 5:30:00 PM On June 26, Soybean prices rocketed to a new all-time high and took the entire grain complex by storm -- literally. According to the mainstream experts, severe thunderstorms in the already inundated Midwest region are lifting the market’s tide... Filed Under: soybean, record high, futures, wheat, Corn Category: Commodities

Dow Declines 358 points? Phooey -- Here's a REALLY Big Number Have you seen this simple calculation anyplace else? by Robert Folsom 6/26/2008 5:15:00 PM The stock market will have to fall a lot further to get close to a number that's been a lot more painful for a lot more people: $24,300. That is the dollar figure you get when you quantify the eleven-plus percent decline in the median sales price of existing homes, since the peak in 2006 -- and that's using the data conservatively ($221,900 in 2006 vs. $197,600 through Q1 of 2008). Filed Under: Category: Stocks

EURUSD: U.S. Interest Rates Unchanged. Now What? With the Fed's decision out of the way, what will determine the next move in the EURUSD? by Vadim Pokhlebkin 6/25/2008 6:15:00 PM Now that the Federal Reserve left U.S. interest rates unchanged and the U.S. dollar lost on the news, the question is: Was that all of the "pressure" the USD would see, or is there more to come? Here's a chart Elliott Wave International's Currency Specialty Service showed right before the Fed's announcement on June 25... Filed Under: european central bank, inflation, eurozone, U.S. Dollar Index, interest rates unchanged at 2%, forex, eurusd exchange rate Category: Currencies

Cocoa's Critical Mass: Sweet Serenade or Swan Song? One way or another, Cocoa is poised to make a major move by Euan Wilson 6/25/2008 5:30:00 PM Cocoa's price has doubled over the past two years, with much of that gain coming just this year (from nearly 2000 per metric ton in January to 3147 today). The meteoric rise has people talking optimistically about prices (but only if you aren't a chocolate addict.) The path may seem clear for Cocoa, but Elliott Wave International's Senior Commodities Analyst Jeffrey Kennedy isn't convinced. Find out why. Filed Under: Cocoa Commodity, Price Action, Move, Critical Juncture Category: Commodities

Free Week Is Over, BUT... The Opportunities Have Just Begun by Nico Isaac 6/25/2008 12:30:00 PM On Wednesday, June 25, Elliott Wave International completed its annual Financial Forecast *FreeWeek* event. Thousands of people from all over the world took advantage of instant, no-cost access to the uniquely rich insights and lessons that come with our subscriber-only services. Here are just some of those FreeWeek highlights: The Fed, the Dow, Gold, Oil, and the Credit Crisis... Filed Under: Federal Reserve, rate cuts, T.A.F, dow jones industrial average, Dow, Gold, Crude oil, credit crisis Category: Economy

Cotton Prices: Higher Still, Or Is Top In Place? If news is all you follow, you inevitably learn about new market trends AFTER they've begun. by Vadim Pokhlebkin 6/23/2008 5:00:00 PM Scan commodity markets' news headlines right now, and chances are you won't find too many stories about cotton. And if you look at a chart of cotton futures, you will see that prices have been in a slow decline for a few months now. Coincidence? Hardly. Filed Under: cotton, futures, Commodities, best opportunity, cotton news Category: Commodities

Gold In A Freefall: Make-Or-Break Time by Nico Isaac 6/23/2008 4:30:00 PM On June 20, Elliott Wave International’s Metal's Specialty Service gave the GOLD “Bears the benefit of the doubt” and increased the odds for a major “breakdown.” Flash ahead to Monday June 23 and behold: Gold prices dropped like a lead balloon… tied to the end of a falling meteorite in a $30 per ounce slide to fresh, one-week lows. Filed Under: Gold, Precious metals, yellow metal, oil, dow jones industrial average Category: Precious Metals

Will the Fed Increase Interest Rates? Does It Even Matter? Losing Faith In The Plunge Protection Team: Harsh Reality Setting In? by Euan Wilson 6/23/2008 4:30:00 PM People are anxious about Ben Bernanke & Co. right now, as the ritual fixation intensifies regarding this week's Fed meeting: "Will the Fed increase interest rates? Will it decrease them? Or will it do nothing at all?!" A better question might be: Should we even care? Filed Under: Fed Rate, when is the next fed meeting, will the fed increase interest rates, fed fund rate history, Fed rate cut history, Plunge Protection Team Category: Economy

Mortgage Fraud: The Mighty Have Fallen by Nico Isaac 6/20/2008 4:00:00 PM On Thursday, June 19, the U.S. Justice Department announced the results of phase ONE of *“Operation Malicious Mortgage”*-- a nationally coordinated crackdown against conspiracy, corruption, and fraud in the country’s leading mortgage companies... Filed Under: mortgage crisis, Real Estate, us justice department, operation malicious mortgage, S&P Homebuilding Category: Economy

Is Gold REALLY a Safe Haven in Recessions? With claims like these, we at EWI always do the same thing: We look at the data. by Vadim Pokhlebkin 6/19/2008 5:45:00 PM "Gold always goes up in recessions and depressions." Is it true? Should you own gold because you think the economy is tanking? Whenever we hear some claim like this, we always do the same thing: We look at the data. The results speak for themselves... Filed Under: Gold safe haven, gold last resort, recession, depression, inflation, Best Investment Recessions, deflation, Treasury notes, bonds, debt investments Category: Precious Metals

Commodity Special: Fireworks Of Opportunity

What It's Like To Feel Less Rich – and Fatter How to Prepare for the Coming Crash

Credit Crisis: The “Naked” Truth The Central Bank of banks utters the “D” word: Deflation

New Quarter, Same Trend; Secular Bear is Settling In EWI analysts report the nominal Dow has a long way to go before it catches the ‘real’ Dow.

Asia Pacific Stocks: "Worst Half Since 1992" The failure of conventional observers to explain WHY consumers buy fewer manufactured goods leaves their analysis lacking.

U.S. Dollar Vs. Euro: Expect A Turbulent Thursday The double whammy of economic news should make for interesting trading on July 3.

Corn And Wheat: Never A Dull Moment Surprise? Yes. Unprepared? No way.

Is This Any Way To Run A Stock Market? Goldman Sachs downgrades GM... after hitting a 53 year low.

VIDEO: Asian Stocks -- From Boom To Bust? Is there a connection between angry public protests and stock market declines?

European Stocks: Five-Wave Moves Speak Volumes It's no secret that summer months are rarely favorable for stock investors.

Soybeans: Showers Of Opportunity

Dow Declines 358 points? Phooey -- Here's a REALLY Big Number Have you seen this simple calculation anyplace else?

EURUSD: U.S. Interest Rates Unchanged. Now What? With the Fed's decision out of the way, what will determine the next move in the EURUSD?

Cocoa's Critical Mass: Sweet Serenade or Swan Song? One way or another, Cocoa is poised to make a major move

Free Week Is Over, BUT... The Opportunities Have Just Begun

Cotton Prices: Higher Still, Or Is Top In Place? If news is all you follow, you inevitably learn about new market trends AFTER they've begun.

Gold In A Freefall: Make-Or-Break Time

Will the Fed Increase Interest Rates? Does It Even Matter? Losing Faith In The Plunge Protection Team: Harsh Reality Setting In?

Mortgage Fraud: The Mighty Have Fallen

Is Gold REALLY a Safe Haven in Recessions? With claims like these, we at EWI always do the same thing: We look at the data.

What It's Like To Feel Less Rich – and Fatter
How to Prepare for the Coming Crash

Credit Crisis: The “Naked” Truth
The Central Bank of banks utters the “D” word: Deflation

New Quarter, Same Trend; Secular Bear is Settling In
EWI analysts report the nominal Dow has a long way to go before it catches the ‘real’ Dow.

Asia Pacific Stocks: "Worst Half Since 1992"
The failure of conventional observers to explain WHY consumers buy fewer manufactured goods leaves their analysis lacking.

U.S. Dollar Vs. Euro: Expect A Turbulent Thursday
The double whammy of economic news should make for interesting trading on July 3.

Corn And Wheat: Never A Dull Moment
Surprise? Yes. Unprepared? No way.

Is This Any Way To Run A Stock Market?
Goldman Sachs downgrades GM... after hitting a 53 year low.

VIDEO: Asian Stocks -- From Boom To Bust?
Is there a connection between angry public protests and stock market declines?

European Stocks: Five-Wave Moves Speak Volumes
It's no secret that summer months are rarely favorable for stock investors.

Dow Declines 358 points? Phooey -- Here's a REALLY Big Number
Have you seen this simple calculation anyplace else?

EURUSD: U.S. Interest Rates Unchanged. Now What?
With the Fed's decision out of the way, what will determine the next move in the EURUSD?

Cocoa's Critical Mass: Sweet Serenade or Swan Song?
One way or another, Cocoa is poised to make a major move

Cotton Prices: Higher Still, Or Is Top In Place?
If news is all you follow, you inevitably learn about new market trends AFTER they've begun.

Will the Fed Increase Interest Rates? Does It Even Matter?
Losing Faith In The Plunge Protection Team: Harsh Reality Setting In?

Is Gold REALLY a Safe Haven in Recessions?
With claims like these, we at EWI always do the same thing: We look at the data.