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Not out of the woods yet with the economy
The Economy While the domestic economy is strengthening a bit, the recent unemployment numbers greatly overstate the improvement as most of the gains simply came from people leaving the workforce rather than actual employment gains. At Meritas, we mostly ignore … Continue reading
Posted in Commodities, Macro Trends
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A View on Food, Energy and China
We’ve seen energy prices spike recently, leaving many, including yours truly, grumbling disdainfully while trying to avoid inhaling that ever-lovely, wafting eau-de-pump, watching the dollars rack up to a mind-boggling level as my voracious SUV sucks down another pocket-full with … Continue reading
Interview with Lenore Hawkins on Fox Bulls and Bears
With inflation now above the highest rate for 5 year CDs, what’s a saver to do? At Meritas Advisors we don’t think there is a risk-free investment to be had in the current climate. Investors either take the least risky … Continue reading
Posted in Commodities, Macro Trends
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Fed Policy Highly Correlated to Commodity Prices
This week will be full of market and economic information, (durable goods orders, Consumer Confidence, the Richmond Fed Manufacturing Index, the MBA Mortgage Applications Index, weekly initial jobless claims, pending home sales, the 1Q Employment Cost Index, personal income and … Continue reading
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Continued Dollar Decline
Today saw the dollar continue to drop, slipping to below 74 before closing at 74.27, getting closer and closer to the March 2008 low. In turn, commodities are making new highs with gold closing above $1,500 and silver above $46. … Continue reading
Posted in Commodities, Currencies
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