Commodity Trading & Trend Following

It is not my imagination. The total US debt is sky rocketing. People are entitled to their opinions…but not entitled to the facts.
The US Govt debt this year is spiraling out of control. Estimates place the increase of debt by at least $2 trillion dollars. The question is, can this debt reach 100% of GDP [...]

With all the money printed last year by governments all over the world, Is it possible that commodity trading can be a source of hedge against inflation or even hyperinflation? As I have repeatedly stated, Inflation is a wealth destroyer. Instead of being a victim of inflation which stands the definite chance of occurring with [...]

None of the experts predicted the economic mess we are in currently. Too many think the issues are solved. As a trend follower and commodity trader I would prefer to react. However if you are looking to make money…one of the more interesting sectors due to liquidity and transparency is managed futures and commodity trading. [...]

Marc Faber who has been so correct in his analysis in commodity trading. He called the bottom in the Stock markets and with the metals. If you are interested in making money and commodity trading watch this interesting video on commodities futures trading. Marc Faber is a big supporter of gold…and believes in hyper inflation… [...]

Market history has show us that whenever there is turmoil in the markets trend following and commodity trading advisors benefit. Last year was an example as was the first Gulf War. Trend Following commodity trading advisors were up ranging from the mid 20% range to some such as Drury and Mulvaney capital up 70%- 100%. [...]

It is almost ironic that this simple cartoon can get across the issues of inflation, govt spending and more so how Cheap Money put us in this economic situation. Inflation is a wealth destroyer. There is a battle between Deflation and Inflation currently

There seems to be tug of war between those who ” Predict” this harsh Recession will be over this quarter or next year and those that react to the economic situation. Truthfully no one knows how long this Recession will last or when it will be over. The fact is those more money has been lost recently trying to call a bottom. The next reality is that there is further evidence that there is a deepening of the slowdown not just in the US but from around the world.

Hopefully more than political back standing will be accomplished at next weeks upcoming G20 Summit.The issues could not be more serious when the world’s most powerful leaders meet in London next week. Millions of jobs have already vanished and millions more could go as the global economy faces its biggest downturn since the Great Depression. Fear has gripped virtually everyone country and every citizen of the planet. If the summit is not successful then obviously there will be a greater sense of drift and crisis.
Yet there those, whose great hope that the summit will bring of the beginning of the end of the crisis as well hope that the world leaders were able to galvanize a new direction and a new authority.

Pretty strong words were used by the prime minister of the Czech Republic,Mirek Topolanek regarding Obama’s economic plans. Mr. Topolanek holds the EU’s six-month rotating presidency. He believes that the European Union governments must avoid the type of spending ( $2 Trillion dollars) to get out of the current recession ( Depression?). His views were not widely accepted by his colleagues. Is it that Mr. Topolanek is just going through a rough time personally since he was ousted by his own parliament after a losing a no confidence vote on Tuesday?

Very clearly there was extreme dissatisfaction over big bonuses paid by firms bailed out with U.S. taxpayer money. Is it hard to understand why when people are losing their jobs, houses or even hope. It is ironic when a salary of $100k is considered a great salary for someone in Iowa and bonuses in the $100 of thousands or even millions were given to incompentents.