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Financial Crisis 2.0 – 2008 Was Just A Warm Up

When 2012 hit many people thought it would be the year the economy would officially turn back around. Well we are almost half way through 2012 and things still haven’t gotten much better. Many thing we dodge a bullet in 2008 but truthfully it was just a warm up to what’s to come.

While things may have calmed down a bit, the problem is that congress has yet to come up with any real solutions. They have basically covered up the problems by throwing more money into the economy. As we all know, you can only cover up something for so long. Eventually it will burst and the damn will break.

That’s what’s going on right now. It’s basically the calm before the storm. But the damn is about to break. The big banks that got bailed out are still causing huge problems. Very few of them have learned a lesson. They are still doing some of the same old dirty tricks that helped get us into this mess in the first place.

One of the main things pointing to a financial crisis 2.0 is the fact that jobs haven’t come back like many had hoped they would. People are still finding it very difficult to find a decent job. Even recent graduates with high dollar degrees can’t find employment. This is a serious problem. And if it continues to go unchecked things will only get worse.

But here’s the deal. You probably won’t like what I have to say but it’s the truth. If you want to see things turn around its time that we as citizens step up. Stop waiting for the government to come save you. They won’t. Job creation starts with us.

One of the best ways to get this economy moving again is to start a business. Businesses create jobs which in turn puts more money into the marketplace. So if you have ever dreamed of starting your own business, now is the time. People still have money and they are still spending it. You just have to find out what they are spending their money on so you can sell it to them.

When you start your own business you put yourself in control of your financial future. So stop sitting on the sidelines waiting for things to get better. You have more power then you realize. If everyone who reads this article will step up and start their very own business, you would be surprised how fast things would get better.

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Surviving the economic downturn

Surviving the economic downturn guide

For the health and wellness of you and your family, are you doing the right things to make sure you will be surviving the economic downturn coming. There are many ways to prepare for the end of life as we know it. You will need supplies to sustain your family for days or even a year or more.

surviving the economic downturn the easy way?

Make sure you are ready for the coming economic collapse by stockpiling supplies now. Things we all take for granted like food, water and basic electrical services could become scarce during this time. Start preparations now to cover the basic needs you will have while the country is in turmoil.

Water

Humans cannot live without water. The amount of water you will need to maintain the right amount of water is one gallon per day, per person. If you do not have at least that much water, survival could become a perilous journey. You will need a few different options.

• A water filtration system.
• Refillable gallon water jugs.
• A well that operates on a hand pump.
• Smaller plastic bottles to ration drinkable water

Food

Having a non-perishable food supply is the second most important way to help in surviving the economic downturn. You and your family will need food containing high amounts of protein, ready to eat meals like those used in the military and plenty of canned fruits and vegetables.

• Start canning your own produce now.
• Buy protein bars in bulk.
• Go to a survival store or website to get ready to eat meals in bulk.

Alternative heat sources

You and your family will need a source of heat. It may be for keeping warm, cooking or washing. Surviving the economic downturn during the winter, you will need something to thaw ice in case your water supply freezes. Gather at least two of these things to ensure your needs are met.

• An electric generator to power your home for a few hours at a time.
• A propane stove and a stockpile of fuel.
• A wood burning stove and a fully stocked wood pile.
• A camp stove with extra cans of cooking fuel.

These are the basics you will need to get your family through the tough times ahead. Surviving the economic downturn can be easy if you know how. If you do not have fresh drinking water, a basic heating source or a food supply, you will have a rough road. Prepare by getting your supplies together during as quickly and smartly as you can. We can all get through this by being responsible for our own families’ well-being instead of relying on everyone else to get us through.

Major Market Update – 14th April 2012.

As a trends analyst and someone who watches and trades the market frequently, I find the current conditions of the US market quite interesting. Every man and his dog seems to have an opinion right now, and people are crying out for our opinion about what is happening, because we have had many accurate calls in the past. Well, I will get to that in a second….

First, lets forget all that for a second and realize that no matter what you think, the market is dislocated away from the economy. This means that if you see bad news across the headlines each day, that does not mean the market will start to crash and crumble. It means there are fundamental shifts taking place. The market has it own set of rules and regulations. It is a game that is based on FEAR and GREED, nothing more…and nothing less. If you are a trader, then you will know what I am talking about.

We have a better understanding about this topic than most out there, and with time comes much experience. We seem to have the ability to look far and beyond, to go the extra mile and see things for what they are really worth. Not just follow others who jump on the bandwagon and  say the economy is weak so the market must fall. Or the economy is doing great so the market is set to rally. It doesn’t work like that, as I hinted just a minute ago.

There are alot of traders right now who are confused, after months of rallying on the market we have come to some cross roads and the market is looking very tired. Yesterday 13th April the S&P index closed down 1.25% and things are looking sour. This has caused many analysts and market commentators confusion. Some are saying this is the end of the bull run, and a crash is coming. Others are saying this is a dip for the next major rally and get ready to ride the train up.

SO WHICH IS IT? Well I will show you what we are looking at right now. I will show you what the market breadth and internals are screaming at us here in APRIL. Nothing matters more to me than these indicators. Nothing is more powerful.

S&P 500 CHART

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After a significant rally since January 2012, the market is looking tired. As stated the market yesterday sold off fairly hard and left what looks to be a bearish flag hanging on the S&P 500. If this breaks below the lower trend line there is likely lower prices and more selling off to come on the market in the short term. That is because technically “bearish flags” tend to precede downward pressure on prices.

TAKING A LOOK AT THE BIGGER PICTURE.

The chart above is clear picture of what we might be facing on the market in the SHORT TERM. What is more important is the longer term or bigger picture. While people out there are saying the market is ready to crash and crumble have a look at this solid and accurate indicator (below) that I tend to follow religiously.

This is a chart of  the bull / bear indicator, and as you can see it has been very accurate in the last few years. In a way it takes the guess work out of your analysis. That is why I like using it. You can clearly see whether we are in a bull market or bear market. Right now, we are clearly in a bull market, and a very solid one at that. There are no signs that are telling us this is about to change either. Infact I have not seen it this strong for some years.

CONCLUSION

The bigger picture is more important right now. As you can see we are clearly still in a bullish market. The weakness lately has been fueled by many things. But as I hinted at before there is more FEAR amongst people right now and that what is sending the market down. I would expect this to continue in the coming weeks. The bigger picture is indicating this is still a bullish market and while people are screaming this is the start of a major sell off, we tend to think that this is just a larger DIP on the market before we see some sort of SIGNIFICANT RALLY.

It is important to base your decisions on what you see, not what you think or feel will happen. That is a recipe for disaster. Hopefully I have given you the right tools and graphs to help you see what is actually happening in the market right now and also give you a clear indication of what MIGHT be coming soon. I am sure it will help you if you are a full time or part time trader. As always remember to trade what you see, and not what you think or read. Happy trading.

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Recently on CNN there was story about why dollar stores are thriving right now, even in a Post-Recession.

The biggest dollars stores at the moment are Dollar General (DG), Dollar Tree (DLTR) and Family Dollar (FDO) – It is claimed that these stores are doing well because they have fair priced products which meet the needs of struggling families who are cash strapped or on a lower income.

With all the talks of a recovery, why are these dollar stores thriving!? Isn’t it a sign that Americans are becoming worse off financially and not better?

Have a look at this interesting chart below. It is a chart that tracks the Family Dollar share price against the average hourly earnings over the last 12 years. You have to remember the run up we have seen in the stockmarket which should also indicate wage GROWTH and the spending power of your average consumer is not looking healthy at all.

When you look at the chart, and take it for what it is worth, the reality is that there is no REAL recovery at all.

It seems the the leaders over in Europe are finally starting to admit their country has slipped into recession. It is about time I say! With slowing manufacturing figures coming out in China this week, many people are worrying about the state of Europe. We have been warning of this for many months now in our NEWSLETTERS

The Euro also showed a massive slump in March, combined with unemployment, house sales and gross domestic product that is dwindling also. Technically they are now calling this a recession, but these fools do everything they can to hide the real truth from both you and I.

There are already talks that the Chinese government are planning on stepping in early in 2012 and will step up their measures in a bid to revive the current economic situation. Not many people realize that China is infact a major market for European products such as heavy machinery and luxury goods. If there is a slow down in these areas Europe’s current problems will only worsen.

European politicians know they are constricted by the new fiscal measure they put in place earlier this year. They are trying to resolve Europe’s debt crisis by bringing down the deficits and cutting back on spending. But we all know that it is too late to try and work out a quick fix solution.

The European leaders are going to soon realize it is impossible to spend your way out of a recession. They have to tread carefully to, as they have promised to cut back on spending. Who knows if they will keep their word. The important thing right now for the people of Europe is that the trust is gone, and it is more important for the government to stick to their word, than take any drastic actions.

When you are in a position where all TRUST and all CREDIBILITY is completely gone,   you have to take drastic actions in order to help bring back trust and credibility. So the government are going to have to work hard and make an extra effort to win the hearts of the people. The only way they can do that is by sticking to their own set of rules and goals.

A lack of fiscal stimulus would make Europe’s recovery even slower. There are talks of things recovering as soon as the end of this year, but as we have been forecasting, there is a very deafening silence ringing in the ears of most people. Is this a calm before the storm? Well I will let you be the judge of that. You just need to know that 99% of the stuff that you see on the news and mainstream media is total Bullshit! Yes, that is right!

The time to wake up was yesterday, especially if you are currently living in Europe. If you are reading this and one of the ones who are awake, stand up and take a bow. Consider yourself about 10 light years ahead of all the other sheeple out there.

Rising Fuel Price Hurt Obama

The last few days OBAMA has been acting like a member of the flat earth society, by disregarding clean energy and promising citizens he will cut the prices of fuel in 2012. But when you look back in history there is never a silver bullet or quick fix to high gas prices. It is obvious that he is trying his very best to win some extra votes for the election at the end of this year.

You could say he has some serious contenders in the political race, so do not be surprised to see what other tricks Obama has up his sleeve.

Obama’s recent approval ratings have plummeted due to inflation and the price of gas rising to $3.62 a gallon. (even hitting above the $4 mark in some states)

Over the weekend, there was talks about the current middle east tensions and what effect that was having at the gas pump. The international Energy Agency said they expected Iran’s oil export could be cut in half this year as sanctions approved by the European Union takes affect.  This year Obama hinted that he is trying to pressure Tehran to abandon its quest for nuclear weapons which includes using several tactics to block oil exports. That shows that he is not really trying to keep fuel affordable for cash-strapped US households right now.

Doing this would actually squeeze world supplies and push up gas and oil prices significantly. Larry Carl, of Oil Outlooks today said the current rise in fuel reflects tight global supply and further cuts could push fuel prices from their current levels all the way to $4.50US a gallon, maybe even $5 US at some point.

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More Boomers Selling Homes, but Who Will Buy Them?

There are More Boomers Selling Homes, but Who Will Buy Them?  Numerous amount of baby boomers are putting their homes up for sale. While these older generation have more interest in selling their homes, it seems the the new generation do not have the capital or interest to buy them.

There are lots of homes being put on the market, however there really is a hesitancy on the part.

We have to remember that the economy right now is not doing particularly well, despite what the government keep cramming down our throats. As we get older, we like to downside, spend less, work less. Baby boomers are getting on, and want to enjoy the rest of their life and keep healthy and will do whatever they think is necessary to make that happen.

The problem though is that the Generation Y and those born between 1980 and 1995 is they are not buying up the inventory for sale. Younger generations do not have the financial backing or the know how and it has caused a real slow down.

Younger adults have higher levels of credit, credit card loans, student loans which are going to take decades to pay off.

Right now there are too many variables, and housing is going to depend on what the younger generation are going to do, and no one really knows what that is, right now in 2012. It is a little bit unpredictable.

It is a frightening trend to see the number of house sales go up, and the buying demand is not there to match it. It is confusing analysts as most of them have got it wrong in the last few years. There really needs to be some sort of government intervention to help buy the buyers and the sellers depending on their age as well. If we do not plan for what is ahead it really is going to create a mess down the track. We all know what happens when the government tries to mess with something this big, yes, I do not need to go there. LOL.