The purpose of this essay is to show just how distorted (overpriced) the US stock markets have become during the last decade. The main exhibit to prove this point is the relationship between the price of the S&P 500 Index and the P/E ratios for this index.
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September 21, 2002
September 20, 2002
Persisting faith . .
September 19, 2002
What if the major stock market averages were to trade in a wide range over the next 15 to 20 years, between 6000 and 12000ish on the Dow for instance? Could you name that tune?
In these times of faltering growth and worries about a relapse into recession, we ask pointed questions about the competency of our leaders and policymakers. Is Mr. Bush not doing his job? Is Mr. Greenspan not doing his?
September 18, 2002
The opening statement of the signatories to the Washington Agreement stated, "Gold will remain an important element of global monetary reserves".
September 17, 2002
Popped Bubbles Expose Lies
Most people will be surprised to discover (as I was) that the long "Kondrat'eff Wave" about which so much has been written is less an Economic phenomenon than it is a Biological phenomenon.
September 16, 2002
Inflation And Prices
"Disgraceful."
We had asked Lord Rees-Mogg what he thought of Alan Greenspan's speech in Wyoming.
September 13, 2002
One year after . .
The most wonderful thing has happened! The recovery has arrived. The recession is over, and there are sunny skies ahead. Ask anyone on CNBC, if you don't believe me. Ask Sir Greenspan, and he'll tell you.
September 12, 2002
Deflation is popularly defined as a general fall in prices; it is the opposite of what most people generally think of as inflation. It is most commonly associated with the Depression and with the recent economic woes in Japan.
September 11, 2002
Hello everyone, this is Joe Foster with a Gold Market Update on Monday, September 9th, 2002. Our next Update will be on Monday, October 7th, 2002.
Once lauded in congressional love-fests and accorded rock-star-like status by legions of stock market investors, Federal Reserve Chief Alan Greenspan is increasingly being attacked by critics.
September 9, 2002
"We can't ensure success, but we can deserve it"
George Washington
Absent Wall Street & Political Spin, We saw No Promising Signs
September 7, 2002
December Gold: $319.80
Critical underlying support: $317.50
Critical overhead resistance: $324-$326
Would you put Greasy Smeazy's Motor Oil in your Mercedes, Ford, or even lawn mower? Of course not. "Greasy Smeazy" would be the hallmark of that motor oil.
September 6, 2002
Durban Roodeport Deep (symbol: DROOY) is a stock that is very near and dear the hearts of thousands of traders and investors. When Durban is hot, it can be one of the fastest-moving, highest-rewarding stocks among low-priced gold shares.
This study was originally made and published in 1997. However, the gold market has made a secular bull reversal movement to warrant a revisit and reevaluation of future projections.
September 2, 2002
Metals
Greenspan's remarks on economic volatility at a symposium sponsored by the FRB of Kansas City, Jackson Hole, Wyoming struck some important themes for gold traders to contemplate.
Following is a quick commentary of major markets based on some very simple observations of their charts as at the end of this past week.
Bullish Markets
[The crowd] is not prepared to admit that anything can come between its desire and the realization of its desire...while the notion of impossibility disappears for the individual.
Gustave Le Bon,
The Crowd
August 30, 2002
Swooning along . . . the path of corrective action, Wednesday's stock market once more was hit, although there really weren't the news-related 'jolts' recent breakdowns were characterized by.
August 29, 2002
You have to hand it to Mr. Magoo. I'll give him an A for chutzpah, that's for sure. The man is nothing but a common criminal of the white collar type. I openly and publicly call the FED chief a traitor, a coward and a common white collar criminal.
Welcome to the land of opportunity! The long-term chart of Durban Deep is one of the most bullish charts I have seen in my entire life.
August 27, 2002
The lack of recent volatility in the POG, and a relatively calm stock market has resulted in lacklustre conditions for gold equities.
AGAIN, DON'T LET THE BEAR MARKET RALLY SUCKER YOU IN!