Banks

The gold stocks bounced strongly today after the February jobs report confirmed the Federal Reserve will hike interest rates next week. While precious metals rallied strongly following the previous two hikes, I’m not so sure today marks the start of a big rebound. For one, the Federal Reserve could hike rates again in July. Second … Continue reading

Without a doubt, the biggest news in recent weeks has been the upcoming replacement of Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke by Janet Yellen, Vice Chair of the Board of Governors and a highly qualified economist who, many predict will continue in the Bernanke mold.

Major mining indexes appear to be approaching a major breakout point fueled by the sweeping overhaul and takeover of banks.  Banks have been under pressure from a continuing recession, high unemployment, a weak housing market and now more government oversight and audits. This does not help a recovery process for housing or financials.  These are … Continue reading

Justice Litle: As the banksters rush to pay back TARP funds and clear themselves for year-end bonuses, the world moves closer to a hyperinflationary depression.