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Daily Reckoning

The Invaluable Work of Economic Scientists

Wolf, Stiglitz, Krugman – we love these guys! They pushed the world’s governments to undertake huge “stimulus” programs. Of course, the stimulus programs didn’t work. They couldn’t work. All they could do was to disguise the facts and delay the necessary adjustments. But these fellows don’t care about that. They are the technicians, scientists, and [...]

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Penny Sleuth

Trading Cows for Fun and Profit

“Home on the Range” is regarded as the unofficial anthem of the American West. It’s also a slogan available on vanity license plates in Kansas — where few Buffalo now roam. The wide-open spaces are now rangeland for the final installment of commodity critters: chicken, hogs and cattle. As I’ve said before, it’s important to [...]

Capital & Crisis

New Record-Breaking Stats; Plus, Lots of Reader Mail

Just how connected have world markets become? These three trends will impact your investing score card today. "Is the trip to Brazil worth it if there isn't a chance of investing?" My answer: Unequivocally, yes. Here's why...

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5 Min. Forecast

The War on Small Business

The War on Small Business: Washington’s long train of abuses against entrepreneurs. Health insurance costs, paperwork requirements, stepped-up audits… It’s worse than ever. The “assault on enterprise” coming to film… A sneak preview of our new documentary project. “Bears on their heels”… Taking stock of stocks as the summer doldrums come to a close. Readers sound off on “sarcastic political commentary” and rare earths.

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Whiskey and Gunpowder

What’s Bad for Bernanke Is Worse for You

Bad day for stocks, Monday. A bad day. Not a terrible day. Not a crash day. Just a bad day. The Dow fell 140 points. This was baaaad…because it shows that the stock market does not really buy Bernanke’s storyline. You’ll recall that when we left off last week, Ben Bernanke assured the world that [...]

Outstanding Investments

October Issue is Coming Your Way, And A Blistering Developme…

Let's switch gears and return to a topic that I've discussed in previous OI updates, beginning exactly one year ago. It's what I call the Chevron Witch Trial, a so-called "environmental justice" lawsuit being prosecuted against Chevron. There's a lot to be learned here...

Agora Financial Books & Featured Authors

Addison Wiggin & Bill Bonner

New Empire of Debt

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Bonner and Wiggin warn of the dangers that lie ahead and offer practical advice to protect your financial well being as the American empire collapses upon itself. You’ll discover that you don’t have to tie your own fate to the inevitable destruction of America’s system of imperial finance. Instead, you can take some simple steps to weather the crisis.Learn more…

Addison Wiggin & Bill Bonner

Financial Reckoning Day Fallout

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Filled with in-depth insights and practical advice, Financial Reckoning Day Fallout warns that depressions are not necessarily a thing of the past. That’s why it’s essential to have a wide-angle resource like this on hand to get you through the current crunch—and help you prosper in the uncertain economic times ahead. Learn more..

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