Why is it that market-worshipers claim fundamentals are responsible for equity prices, but speculators are to blame for Oil prices? Bill...
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"Speculation appears to be changing the way commodity markets work. A debate is needed and changes to regulations may be justified....
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In light of the $134 Crude Oil yesterday, here’s a discussion on Bio-Fuel, via the Marketwatch and WSJ.com . . . See also, 5...
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With Oil now over $132, and the forward-most contract, Oil for 2016 delivery, over $141, now is as good a time as ever to revisit Peak...
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How was that for odd? The Core Rate was much higher than the headline — 0.4% versus 0.2%. Why? It has to do with the way seasonal...
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Interesting discussion in the FT Wednesday about a potential major shift in Fed philosophy: Maybe its a bad idea for Central Banks to...
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Worldwide pressures on chemical fertilizer supplies have some Iowa farmers falling back on manure for soil nutrients. American Farmers...
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Retail Sales were rather unimpressive: Gasoline, Groceries, Food & Beverage were up, while pretty much everything else was flat to...
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About a year ago, we looked at the Baltic Dy Index as it hit new highs. At the time, we noted it reflected "global growth,...
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Growing up on an island, I’ve always been intrigued by the boating world. Many friends and neighbors have boats, and while...
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