Surviving Deflation: First, Understand It

The following article is an excerpt from Elliott Wave International's free Club EWI resource, "The Guide to Understanding Deflation. Robert Prechter's Most Important Writings on Deflation." The Primary Precondition of Deflation Deflation requires a precondition: a major societal buildup in the extension of credit. Bank credit and Elliott wave expert Hamilton Bolton, in a 1957… Read more Surviving Deflation: First, Understand It

More Credit Default Swaps Means Trouble for European Debt

By Editorial Staff Government debt is no longer just a problem for emerging countries. Portugal, Spain, France and Greece (as we have seen in recent weeks) are living in fear of credit default. Consequently, the value of their credit default swaps is skyrocketing. The following is an excerpt from the February issue of Global Market… Read more More Credit Default Swaps Means Trouble for European Debt

What Chinese Malls Tell Us about the Economic Reality

By Editorial Staff Investor expectations are decidely bullish right now, and many people expect an economic turnaround this year. What do the underlying economic conditions suggest? The Chinese mall "The Place" demonstrates the contrast between investor hope and economic reality. The following is an excerpt from the February issue of Global Market Perspective. For a… Read more What Chinese Malls Tell Us about the Economic Reality

Robert Prechter on Herding and Markets’ “Irony and Paradox”

By Editorial Staff The following is an excerpt from a classic issue of Robert Prechter's Elliott Wave Theorist. For a limited time, you can visit Elliott Wave International to download the rest of the 10-page issue free. Market Herding Have you ever watched a dog interact with its owner? The dog repeatedly looks at the owner,… Read more Robert Prechter on Herding and Markets’ “Irony and Paradox”

EUR/USD: What Moves You?

By Vadim Pokhlebkin Today, the EUR/USD stands well below its November peak of $1.51. Find out what Elliott wave patterns are suggesting for the trend ahead now — FREE. You can access EWI’s intraday and end-of-day Forex forecasts right now through next Wednesday, February 10. This unique free opportunity only lasts a short time, so don't delay!… Read more EUR/USD: What Moves You?