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Nations With Fastest GDP Growth Rates in 2012

December 3, 2011

in 2012, Africa, GDP, Latin America, Lists, OPEC, foreign investment, frontier markets, international economy, oil

It’s no surprise that U.S. GDP is forecast at one of the lowest GDP growth rates worldwide for 2012, at a mere 1.3%, if the figures can be trusted.  U.S. GDP growth will be lower than Canada (only projected at 2% growth), Mexico, Iraq, Kenya, Lebanon, Israel and Angola.
So which countries are projected to see [...]

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Canadian Sovereignty and the Security Perimeter

May 28, 2011

in Canadian, Obama, future, government, news and updates, oil, peak oil, politics, protectionism, resources, theories, world order

Any American who looks at Canada and sees a mere reflection of the U.S. (or who thinks they already “understand” Canada or know all they need to know about it) is not only predictably ignorant but just as predictably rude.  Apologies to the offended – please, do go on and prove that you are the [...]

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Osama Dead, Drags Gold, Silver Down, USD rises

May 2, 2011

in May, Middle East, Obama, Obama Effect, USD, commodities, currencies, gold, international stock market, market reports, news and updates, oil, special dates

With news that Osama Bin Laden had been shot and killed by US forces on Sunday evening (between May 1 and May 2 in Pakistan), oil prices dropped and seemed to take other commodities down with it.  More than three hours after the initial announcement on CNN, all commodities have sold off and analysts are [...]

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Oil Price Surge Not The Real Threat

May 1, 2011

in Federal Reserve, OPEC, consumers, international economy, market trends, news and updates, oil, prices, seasonal investing, transportation

Should we be concerned about $110+ oil?  Since the beginning of March, and noticeably after the March 11 triple tsunami-earthquake-nuclear disaster in Japan, oil prices have shot through the roof and show no signs of abating.  Events in Libya have helped keep oil support levels high as well, but many argue this is no mere [...]

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Canadian Dividend Stocks

February 10, 2011 · 4 comments

in British Columbia, CAD, Canadian, Canadian economy, S&P/TSX, Scotiabank, TSX, commodities, energy, exports, gold, inflation, natural gas, oil, peak oil, precious metals, rare metals, resources, sectors, silver, stock picks, yield

Canadian dividend stocks are the cream of the crop.  No matter what reasoning you here (from “it’s a fluke” to “it’s just because of the stable banking sector”), the Canadian stock market is set to continue to outperform over the next decade.
Here’s a list of some of the best Canadian dividend stocks – including the [...]

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Best Canadian Energy Plays for 2011

January 3, 2011 · 5 comments

in 2011, Canadian, commodities, energy, forecasts, natural gas, oil, peak oil, unconventional energy

The best Canadian energy stocks are well-known large caps, but there are a few lesser-known names in there, too.  Energy’s going to be a big theme in 2011 as commodity prices rise and the energy sector as a whole is due for a comeback after lagging in 2010.
Here are my top picks for Canadian energy [...]

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Oil and Gold End 2010 on New Highs

December 31, 2010 · 3 comments

in 2010, 2011, China, Financial New Year, bubble, bull market, commodities, energy, europe, forecasts, gold, market reports, oil

Oil and gold prices are ending 2010 on new near-term breakout highs.  After a post-crash slump that kept oil around $60-$68, oil broke out to the $80-85 range for much of 2010, but in December oil’s made new breakouts yet again.
Just this past week or so, oil touched through $90 for the first time since [...]

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