U.S. Financial Crisis: NOT A “Shock” To Our System

Think the U.S. economy has gone to the dogs? You may be more right than you thought.  A Wednesday, August 27 L.A. Times article explains why consumer confidence is sinking to a 40-year low, via a science experiment involving -- well -- two obedient canines. Here’s the gist:  

What Does A Contracting Triangle In Soybeans Mean For You?

A lot can happen in a week, especially in the commodities markets.   That's why Senior Commodities Analyst Jeffrey Kennedy writes the Daily Futures Junctures Weekly Wrap-up each Friday.  Jeffrey uses these updates to review and post forecast charts for  every major commodity market. He also records a video update which allows him to talk about each one of his charts in depth.   By way of example, here's an excerpt of last Friday's update, with Jeffrey discussing what the week's action in Soybeans means for the future:

Video: How Do You Pick Best Stocks and Sectors?

The question “How do I pick the best stock?” is as old as the stock market itself. You’ve probably heard about a method or two, and you may already be using them – maybe even successfully. Watch this free 7-minute video and learn a new tip from an industry expert.

Crude Oil: A “Gut-wrenching, Volatile, Fear-laden” Move Ahead

The energy in-crowd spends more time watching changes in climate patterns than Al Gore. Their main goal: Spot “bullish” storm activity in oil producing regions that could damage supply and therefore, spark a rise in prices. Problem is, hurricane activity means hooey to oil's overall trend...

When Will the Media Get It? Someone Did Foresee the Credit Crisis

It’s no surprise homeowners felt invincible; they'd been told to feel that way every day. The mainstream media – the group who believes they're supposed to question authority for the good of John Q. Public – got caught with their pants down. Government agencies appeared equally inept – or at least unwilling to confront the problem. But there were a select few who not only knew, but were ready and waiting.

Currency Traders: Free Elliott Wave Forecasts, 36 Hrs Left

Whenever I talk about how to use the Elliott Wave Principle in forex trading, I always spend the majority of the time talking about the price patterns R.N. Elliott provided us with over seventy years ago.  Those patterns are the heart and soul of the Wave Principle.  But more and more I'm asked prematurely about Fibonacci relationships. Here are some thoughts on that... (EWI's Currency Specialty Service FreeWeek continues through noon on August 27. Keep reading for details.)