Resource Stocks and the Economy Economic & Resource Stocks Commentary

Q1 2012 Europe and Eurozone GDP! Why Read:  Because in our fiat currency world continuing GDP growth is of huge importance. Featured Article:  An article earlier this week reported GDP growth for both the 17 country Eurozone and the 27 country European Union was 0.0% in Q1 2012.  The European Union

After Spain, is Italy Next? Why Read:  Because now that Spain’s economic woes are close to the center of world economic attention you need to focus on Italy – while still keeping Greece, Portugal, Spain and the Netherlands squarely on your ever more crowded radar screen. Featured Article:  A May 15

Spain and Spanish Bank Dilemma! Why Read:  Because what is happening in Spain is happening quickly, may not be understood in a property valuation context, and may be a harbinger of things to come in other countries. Featured Articles:  Two May 11 articles raise further issues with Spain’s announceme

Mining Cost Escalation – Impact? Why Read:  Because it is a good overview of some of the issues facing not just gold miners, but miners generally – all of which going forward will impact the share prices of those companies from what they otherwise might be. Featured Article:  A May 9 article speaks

China Banking Camel In U.S. Tent? Why Read:  Because you should know about this if you don’t, as China banks entry into U.S. banking could prove to be important. Featured Article:  A May 9 article reported that the U.S. Federal Reserve has agreed to let three Chinese Government controlled banks set

No Alternative To Austerity Why Read:  Because this is something you need to consider carefully as you listen to and read news reports from major media and internet pundits – and monitor world economic developments both in the near and longer term. Featured Article:  A May 9 article discusses demand

Marc Faber On Biased Views! Why read:  Because of the importance of continually focusing on possible and likely biases in mainstream and internet media. Featured Article:  Recently well known investor and regular blogger Marc Faber wrote a short article on the importance, when investing, trading, an

Greece – From The Horse’s Mouth Why Read:  A Greek Newspaper article reports on the May 6 Greek election which lead to a splintered government.  Importantly, the article is a local Athens based commentary, as contrasted with commentary by persons outside of Greece. Featured Article:  A commentary in

Earnings Don’t Always Reflect Expectations Why Read:  Because if you participate in the financial markets directly or indirectly it is important that you understand the role earnings plays in acquisition analysis as contrasted with stock market analysis. Featured Article:  An April 20 article by a S