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BP’s oil disaster and what’s next

Alex — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 14:48:11 +0000

British Petroleum is in hot water, but it's nothing like what they've done to our now 40% oil slicked Gulf. Tony Hayward's company has lost about 50% of its market capitalization or roughly $90 billion since the rig exploded and the violent gusher of a spill began.

European Union losing strength

Alex — Sun, 09 May 2010 17:29:31 +0000

As the EU moves to establish a bailout slush fund, political opposition in Germany and the UK is growing.

Thoughts on equity, energy and metals markets

Alex — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 20:54:47 +0000

At this point i think the there is some distortion between energy and metals which have a direct relationship as energy must be expended to mine the metals. usually the ratio is 10x the price of a barrel of oil for an ounce of gold, but now it's been in a range of 12.5x-15x.

Potential risk reversal in global markets

Alex — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 16:53:49 +0000

It looks like safe haven assets like bonds, yen and dollars are becoming more attractive vs. risky assets like commodity currencies, commodities, equities and emerging markets in general.

Bye bye Dubai

Alex — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 11:32:44 +0000

In the downdraft of oil prices and the global recession taking full grip, a once bustling city in the United Arab Emirates is collapsing at an alarming rate.

Natural Gas Traders Sell Off Futures On Inventory

Alex — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 16:19:22 +0000

Natural gas traders sold off the December 2007 futures today by nearly 2% on inventory data that showed a draw of 9 billion cubic feet, within the expected range, but nonetheless disappointing traders who were hoping for a larger draw. …

Natural gas ETF tests 200 day moving average

Alex — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 02:34:34 +0000

Be ready for a surge in natural gas prices as speculators enter natural gas during what is shaping up to be an usually cold week in November. Should this trend continue, natural gas may start to catch up with the …

Natural gas poised for breakout rally

Alex — Mon, 17 Sep 2007 17:00:17 +0000

UNG is poised for a rally. The three month chart suggests that the seasonal uptrend in natural gas is about to begin. UNG has broken out of its 50 day EMA and if this trend continues based on seasonal demand, …