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Is Russia really an antagonist?
Prime Minister Harper seems to have come out of nowhere and become the pit bull for whose cause? Is he representing Canada or some self interest group with respect to Ukraine? I quote , “Russian actions against Ukraine are aggressive, militaristic and imperialistic and pose a grave threat to world peace further, he called Russians...
Nothing Seems to Go Right for The Don!
It has been a very long winter and the toughest year of my life. I am not here to complain but being displaced has taken an incredible toll on all and I never imagined the impact it would have on my psyche. I lost my Mojo in more ways than one. After one year we...
Why Gold has Recently been in Decline
The primary reason the U.S. Government and Federal Reserve intervene actively in the gold market is to keep to keep the price from moving higher in order the protect the reserve status of the U.S. dollar. Given that we know Russia and China are actively disabusing their foreign reserve holdings of Treasuries – quietly and...
Ukraine, Russia what is really going on?
The world has changed as the Ukraine crisis represents the most recent estrangement between Russia and the West. American leadership ignored dialogue during the Winter Olympics in Sochi, a $51 Billion Dollar investment to develop a resort area for Russia funded in part by the IOC. While Putin made President Obama look weak over the...
Valentines’ Day and The Expression of Love
Today is Valentines Day a day in which people at least in this part of the world express the love and admiration they have for one another. Be it your lover, your family or the dearest people in your circle of friends. It is another day for the corporate enterprises to capitalize their profitable ideas...
Printing Money Continues as New Chairman will use ‘Words’ as a Monetary Tool
After Gold slumped to low $1200 and Silver Below $19.00/OZ these past few months, recent articles stated emphatically that Gold was not the investment of choice to hedge against the potential downturn of markets. Don’t be swindled out of your positions by these fraudsters. Stay long physical Gold and Silver and be careful when playing...
A New Day A New Dawn A New Direction
In December the markets were euphoric when Ben Bernake, the Federal Reserve Chairman made the unexpected decision to reduce liquidity by partially tapering the $85 Billion used to buy toxic assets from the collapse caused by the Sub Prime debacle. Did Ben Bernake do an exemplary job at the helm, by steering the economy or...
Markets Anticipating Upcoming Federal Reserve Decision
Things have been volatile as we await the Federal Reserve meeting this afternoon Wednesday Dec. 18, 2013. It will be Ben Bernakes last decision before he leaves his post and moves on to greater financial opportunities. Gold is up $3.00 at $1,233.10USD/oz; Silver up +0.34 to USD$19.96/oz bringing the Gold Silver Ratio at 61.77 after...
Decision Day ,The Fed Mulls Tapering and Quantitative Easing
The Federal Reserve, already exhausted after a year of missteps in the spotlight, has one last trick to pull off before it exits the stage by getting out of the controversial bond-buying business without causing long-term interest rates to soar. The Fed hasn’t settled on how to do this yet several ideas seem to be...
Staying Sane becomes a Challenge Especially During the Holidays
Christmas is around the corner and a New Year will soon be ushered in as 2013 has been one of the most trying from personal and business perspective. Entering the fiftieth year of my existence I hope 2014 will push the black clouds away and make my life more exciting, but with daughters who needs...
Bitcoin A New Currency or Ponzi Scheme
The virtual currency Bitcoin has soared to over $900USD, after a US Senate committee hearing were told virtual currencies are a “legitimate financial service” with the same benefits and risks as other online payment systems. “From a distance, it very much looks like it could be a speculative bubble. It’s a small market, with a...
Unprecedented Discussions at Toronto City Hall Shaping the Future of Politics in the Province of Ontario
After the dust settles from the Lady Gaga hosted SNL live show on Saturday, Toronto Council started a rumble regarding the fate of the Mayor and governance within the City of Toronto. The key point of debate may be a direct violation of our democratic principals which could strictly curtail the ability of our politicians...
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