wndysrf Posted January 14, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2006 A comprehensive article explaining how the financial markets are in severe danger. An exhaustive document with over 20 links of supporting articles and arguments. There is strong evidence that America's economic trends and outlook may be far more serious than has been generally reported in the national media. Prudent investors need to be aware of the full spectrum of bear case arguments, even if it is hard to prove the validity of certain trends or understand when or where they might reach a "tipping point" where they could fully impact the economy and market. All of that having been said, this report explains why I think it is likely the market will continue to significantly decline over the next couple of years or longer. Bear Case Overview I read this and others repeatedly for trading education purposes. Of particular note is the date of this article, about two weeks before a massive turn date is due. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drano Posted January 14, 2006 Report Share Posted January 14, 2006 It matters to me. They have millions of readers, and their stuff is crap. Our stuff here is as "good as gold", and we have a few thousand readers. I guess crap is more valuable than gold. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Then you must REALLY like my posts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 14, 2006 Report Share Posted January 14, 2006 Vanished, without a trace...... No impact on financial markets whatsoever. 4:58pm 01/13/06 Refco's board of directors resigns (RFXCQ) By Ruth Mantell SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- Refco Inc. (RFXCQ) after Friday's closing bell said its entire board of directors has resigned. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> yup they're resigned all right resigned to accepting 10 years with their playful fun-loving prison cell-block leader Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 14, 2006 Report Share Posted January 14, 2006 Economic theory is so ad lib.? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> And occasionally...INSANE... "The U.S. government has a technology, called a printing press (or, today, its electronic equivalent), that allows it to produce as many U.S. dollars as it wishes at essentially no cost. By increasing the number of U.S. dollars in circulation, or even by credibly threatening to do so, the U.S. government can also reduce the value of a dollar in terms of goods and services, which is equivalent to raising the prices in dollars of those goods and services. We conclude that, under a paper-money system, a determined government can always generate higher spending and hence positive inflation." - Ben S. Bernanke <{POST_SNAPBACK}> yes government can reduce the value of a dollar butt they can't increase it inflation is easy to start, hard to stop they'll have to crank rates back to 20% and that applies to A.R.M.'s too oh, this is gonna be great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 14, 2006 Report Share Posted January 14, 2006 "Oh sure, Joe, we can re-fi you and still keep it interest-only to minimize your monthly payment, don't worry about that! And there's no points, no fees of absolutely any kind whatsoever, period. You can trust us here at Kitchen Table Equity Mortgage. Anybody can give you the best rate, but we strive to service you better than anyone else, because we want to keep servicing you for the rest of your life. Let's see, your 3.33% teaser rate that just expired will be adjusted to 20.00% so your monthly mortgage payment will be adjusted from $2,850 to $17,100 per month. Now is there any other way I can service you today, sir?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 14, 2006 Report Share Posted January 14, 2006 "Hello, Joe. This is Mark Vice down at Kitchen Table Equity Mortgage. Yes. Yes. Listen Joe, it's come to our attention that you missed one of your payments to another creditor. According to 'University Coed Escorts, Inc.' your $1,500 check arrived in their office at 2:30 pm yesterday and it was due at 1:00 pm. Yes Joe, I understand that, but there's nothing I can... Joe.....Joe, listen.....We're going to have to adjust you up to 27.99% so that will adjust your monthly payment up to $23,931.45 but remember Joe no points no fees! Yes, well......I'm....I'm sorry, Joe...you...you have a nice day. Goodbye." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 14, 2006 Report Share Posted January 14, 2006 And then there was this.... <{POST_SNAPBACK}> And perhaps there will be this.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 14, 2006 Report Share Posted January 14, 2006 Fund Stars Don't Like This Ride Managers With Top 10-Year Runs Fall Short for 12-Month Period; A Tricky Time for Large-Caps By DIYA GULLAPALLI and SHEFALI ANAND Staff Reporters of THE WALL STREET JOURNAL Even the best mutual-fund manager can have a lousy 12 months. In an unusual development, several top managers in the large-company "value" category posted lousy returns last year don't they know the secret? How to Beat the S&P Every Year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FranciscoTheMan Posted January 14, 2006 Report Share Posted January 14, 2006 Eating lunch today I was amused by the conversation at the next table. A woman opined that the real estate market would pick up in the spring... because it always does. She went on to discuss something about a refi of Granny's house so that another family member could buy a home. ALL ABOARD, final call for the next train to Suckerville. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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