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Most investors in energy have no idea that coal continues to be the cheapest fuel for generating electricity and heat in most parts of the world. Despite the efforts of environmentalists and some national leaders to move to alternative and renewable fuels the worldwide demand for coal proceeds to grow. Coal will remain the essential fuel to those nations and groups of people that are experiencing energy poverty. Another important thing to remember about coal is that it is the cheapest and […]
An investment in the growing economy in Mexico can make sense to take advantage of the abundance of natural resources and relatively low wage structure. Mexico is the 14th largest economy in the world. In PPP (Purchasing Power Parity) it ranks 10th globally. In Latin America it is the second largest economy after Brazil. The overall economy is growing at only 2.99% but in comparison to some other areas of the world it offers longer term stability. A targeted investment will see […]
Investors have now seen oil prices decline by at least 25% since June. It is the bright spot in the present slow down in the global economy and the roiling stock markets around the world. It is a welcome relief to consumers in East Asia, Europe, Latin America and the United States. It is estimated that in America alone, the annual savings in transportation costs will average at least $500 USD (United States Dollar) per household. It will at the same time […]
Military Training. One on one live trading with one of our Master Traders. Now we are in Medellin, Colombia for our first MTU. Military Training University. This is where we have a small group of people and a handful of our master traders trade in a live market environment. Everyone from our in house traders, our new Spanish speaking traders, and even new up and coming traders are here in Medellin, Colombia. Here is our crew when we took everyone to a […]
Investors in energy have watched the United States go from the 3rd largest producer of oil in 2013, to the largest in the world this year. American production has overtaken both Russia the former largest producer, and Saudi Arabia. The United States had already become the largest natural gas producer in 2010, thanks to hydraulic fracturing also known as fracking and the shale boom. Production of oil is surging in North Dakota and Texas, as any visitor there can see. Daily output […]
Investors should note that the Ebola virus has been around since at least 1976. The first outbreak was mostly limited to Zaire (Democratic Republic of the Congo) and South Sudan. There have been a number of breakouts over the years. In the past the death rate was 90%. In the latest outbreak in West Africa, five countries are on the front lines this time around. They include the nations of Guinea, Liberia, Nigeria, Senegal and Sierra Leone. Since last December to the […]
As international events continue to become more dangerous investors are becoming more apprehensive. The crisis in Ukraine will proceed to be an area of conflict between the West and Russia for some time to come. Many people remain uneasy that Russia may well decide to destabilize additional countries in Europe and other former republics of the Soviet Union. In the Far East the crisis in Hong Kong may not be abated. China refuses to allow real democracy in the former British colony. It […]
Investors considering an investment in the Middle East need to look no further than the United Arab Emirates. Established in 1971, the country located on the Arabian Peninsula is a federation of seven principalities. Each one of them known in Arabic as emirates, is ruled by a hereditary emir. Together they form a council where one of their number is elected as the President of the United Arab Emirates. Today the emirates are known for having the 7th largest oil reserves in […]
Br Dr. Z: Every day is going to be different. Every morning has a new story to tell and different variables to give you those hints. The market has been ranging sideways from the big move down last week. Because of the strength of the channel I wanted to be careful with the pop down as sometimes the market will FOBO (fake out break out) or gravitate back to those strong areas. When I saw the move break away with momentum down […]
Investors should understand what is at stake in the territory of Hong Kong. Beyond that, should come the realization that the protests there, and the response of the local government indicates that there will be no real democracy in the former British colony. Neither will there be unfettered capitalism over the long term. Mainland China will continue to tighten its grip over the institutions of the city state. The repercussions of what is happening there will be felt in Macao, Taiwan and […]
