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 |
Month: February 2010
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 |
Europe’s Return to Risky Investment
By Editorial Staff Over 100 banks are opening soon, buying junk bonds is gaining popularity and emerging markets are the trendy investment. Sound familiar? Europe appears to be returning to some bad investment habits. The following is an excerpt from the February issue of Global Market Perspective. For a limited time, you can visit Elliott… Read more Europe’s Return to Risky Investment |
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” |
U.S. Stocks: Will The Bears Relinquish Control?
By Nico Isaac In case you were hiding out Tiger Woods' style far away from the mainstream media during the past month, let me be the first to say: January saw an abrupt end to the U.S. stock market's record-setting winning streak. Last count, the Dow Jones Industrial Average plummeted 4% in its worst monthly… Read more U.S. Stocks: Will The Bears Relinquish Control? |
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? |