http://www.commoditynewscenter.com/articles/ http://www.commoditynewscenter.com/articles/Features/Global_Inflation_Survey Casey Research recently conducted a survey of the world’s top 30 economies, broken down on a region-by-region basis. The snapshot below offers a glimpse at the big picture. Features http://www.commoditynewscenter.com/articles/Features/SFO_Magazine_Review%3A_Commodities_For_Every_Portfolio_ There is plenty here for seasoned investors, given the timeliness and relevancy of the topic and the author’s forecasts, but most impressive is how "Commodities for Every Portfolio" helps novices decide which method of commodity investment—futures, stocks, mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs)—is right for them. Features http://www.commoditynewscenter.com/articles/Features/Free_Gold-_Now_Waiting_For_You_In_Zurich IF YOU LIKE buying low – and enjoy selling high – then you can't ignore this free gift of gold. Features http://www.commoditynewscenter.com/articles/Insight/Gold%2C_What_Gold%3F One of the most intriguing aspects of the current market is the dearth of major discoveries so far in this cycle. This despite record amounts of money spent on exploration since this bull market began in 2001. Older and smarter minds than mine, minds resting in the cranium of Explorers’ League members, for instance, have been convinced that a number of major discoveries would be announced. Insight http://www.commoditynewscenter.com/articles/Insight/Midwest_Farming_Woes_as_Heavy_Rainfall_Delays_Corn_Planting_ As the cost of crude oil rises and ethanol made from corn is increasingly used to augment gasoline, demand for this year’s corn crop is at high levels. Dow Jones reports that this will also reduce grain and feed stores for livestock. The current lag in corn planting, resulted from a pattern of widespread storms at the onset of the planting season that hindered the normal planting schedule, is therefore of concern to a variety of economic interests. Insight http://www.commoditynewscenter.com/articles/Insight/Agri-Food_Thoughts%3A_Ethanol Ethanol is beginning of search for alternatives to petroleum based fuels, not the best nor the end of that search. Ethanol is first step in move backwards in biological terms to sun/plant juncture where solar energy is converted to form humans and animals can use. Recently, with exception of corn farmers, ethanol seems to be loosing friends. Insight http://www.commoditynewscenter.com/articles/Insight/How_To_Safely_Play_China%27s_Growth In our constant travels for Without Borders, we look for progressive, undervalued international investment opportunities in booming economies with governments that treat capital well. To even begin to make the cut, the countries also have to possess multiple economic growth engines, open trade and business freedom. Insight http://www.commoditynewscenter.com/articles/Insight/Oil_to_Gold_Ratio_%26_the_Fuel-Food_Folly In October 2007 we stated that the oil to gold ratio had moved from favouring oil to favouring gold but we also stated that we thought it was far better to invest in silver as the returns would be far superior. Insight http://www.commoditynewscenter.com/articles/Insight/Gasoline%2C_Diesel%2C_and_Oil Gasoline, usually taken for granted, is weighing heavily on consumer sentiment today. In the States, the AAA just reported that retail gas soared to an average of $3.65 per gallon nationwide! This all-time record high is motivating Americans to drive less, drive slower, and migrate to more efficient cars to save fuel. As a student of the markets, I find gasoline fascinating. The impact of its pricing creates far-reaching ripples throughout the entire economy. And since transportation is such a basic necessity of life, everyone monitors gas prices on a regular basis. It is fun to watch and analyze such a widely-followed market. Insight http://www.commoditynewscenter.com/articles/Insight/Inflation%2C_Wages%2C_and_the_Consumer_Showdown_of_2008 THE CHEAP MONEY BUBBLE might have gone pop. But everywhere we look, the mischief of cheap money continues to cause mayhem for investors, savers, retirees, even school children. Insight http://www.commoditynewscenter.com/articles/Insight/Gold_Thoughts Wheat price has broken. Rice price has a short-term top. Corn may be topping out. Gold is down. Silver has taken a dive. Housing prices are in the middle of decade long bear market. Yet, oil futures continue to move higher, fueled by margin led speculation. Insight http://www.commoditynewscenter.com/articles/Insight/Battle_for_%24900_Gold The current "battle" in the gold market is around the $900 level, a fairly steep retrenchment from the recent highs of $1,011. Some investors, their hopes dashed that $1,000 would be quickly and decisively overrun, are seeing disaster in this correction and dropping their gold as they run for cover. Insight http://www.commoditynewscenter.com/articles/Insight/Junior_Golds_and_CDNX While recent activity in the gold stock sector has caused many of its battle-hardened investors to capitulate, the tried and true speculators still holding strong in the junior-gold-stock realm are feeling beaten and bloodied. As a speculator in junior gold stocks I have not been immune to the carnage in this small sector either. And it’s not difficult to hear the wailing and gnashing of teeth. The juniors are in the midst of a fear-driven sentiment storm that is fierce and unforgiving. Insight http://www.commoditynewscenter.com/articles/Miscellaneous/CNC_Newsletter_4.25.08 Miscellaneous http://www.commoditynewscenter.com/articles/Miscellaneous/test Miscellaneous http://www.commoditynewscenter.com/articles/Miscellaneous/Crude_Oil_Technicals Miscellaneous http://www.commoditynewscenter.com/articles/Miscellaneous/Education Futures markets have been described as continuous auction markets and as clearing houses for the latest information about supply and demand. They are worldwide meeting places of buyers and sellers of an ever-expanding list of products that includes financial instruments such as U.S. Treasury bonds, stock indexes, and foreign currencies as well as traditional agricultural commodities, metals, and petroleum products. There is also active trading in options on futures contracts allowing option buyers to participate in futures markets with known risk. 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