Advice For Would-be Bloggers

Dec 31, 2013

Today I read the following article 2014 Resolution: This Year, I Will Blog.  Good article, and it features useful advice from Susan Weiner, who writes the blog Investment Writing.  I think highly of Susan, and we are having her come speak to the Baltimore CFA Society on March 24th.  Writing is not so well-learned among […]

The Most Remarkable News In The Gold & Silver Markets

Dec 31, 2013

Today KWN is putting out a special piece which has some absolutely remarkable gold & silver charts that were sent to us by David P. out of Europe. These are charts that the big bullion banks follow closely, as well as big money and savvy professionals. This will give KWN readers around the world a bit of a snapshot of what they are looking at a…

Happy New Year (and Some British Humor)

Dec 31, 2013

Looking for a laugh? Play the video below “Putting Out the Dog”Link if video does not play: Mrs. Brown’s BoysHappy new year to you and your loved ones!Wishing 2014 to be your best year ever. Mike “Mish” Shedlockhttp://globaleconomicanalysis.blogspot.comMike “Mish” Shedlock is a registered investment advisor representative for SitkaPacific Capital Man…

Stephen Roach Warns China’s Policy Incoherence Has Become Evident

Dec 31, 2013

Authored by Stephen Roach, originally posted at Project Syndicate,
China was hardly lacking in policy pronouncements in the final months of 2013. From the 60-point reform program issued by the Central Committee’s Third Plenum in early November to the six core tasks endorsed by the Central Economic Work Conference a month later, China’s le…

2013 Summed Up In Just One Chart

Dec 31, 2013

Given it is the last day of what is being reported as a breath-takingly good year, we thought a gentle reminder of the reality underlying the exuberance was worthwhile. Presented with little comment, we give you 2013… the death cross…

 
And what to expect for 2014? Well, that’s easy… as is evident from the following chart of real economic…

Retirement in 2014: It’s Your Number that Counts

Dec 31, 2013

Big numbers capture the headlines – and our attention. Throughout 2013, there has been no shortage of stories about budget shortfalls, savings gaps and other social challenges that comprise the retirement crisis. As we are wrapping up the year, here are a few numbers that caught my eye, along with three small steps you can take in 2014. 2013: Yes, …

Moving Averages: Month-End Update

Dec 31, 2013

Dec 31, 2013 Doug Short  The S&P 500 closed December with a monthly gain of 2.36%. All three S&P 500 MAs and two of the five the Ivy Portfolio ETF MAs are signaling “Invested”. The Ivy Portfolio The table below shows the current 10-month simple moving average (SMA) signal for each of the five ETFs featured in The Ivy Portfolio. More…