This course is a broad overview and discussion of the salient subject areas that one will need to navigate to fully understand the commodity space.
Students will be introduced to what makes each of the commodity sectors tick from an international economic standpoint.
This course sets the record straight about what is a predictive indicator and what is a lagging indicator in the commodity markets.
This course investigates why certain traders become great and why others blow up. Be prepared to journal extensively and learn about your strengths and weaknesses.
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Jim Rogers
Jim Rogers speaks with Michael Martin about the bailouts, Ch-India, oil, and hyperinflation. His book, A Gift to My Children: A Father’s Lessons for Life and Investing was released on April 28.
Read MoreAs was reported on CNN, it is rare for Iran’s political leaders to publicly attack each other. But the elections this year have taken an energetic turn. Last week, Iranians watched a series of live televised presidential debates. How Iran has Presidential debates and India, the worlds largest Democracy doesn’t, is beyond me.
The unprecedented drama that has gripped Iran on the eve of its national election on June 12 continued yesterday. This time, one of Iran’s senior-most politicians accused hardline President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad of “lies and distortions.”
We reported during MartinKronicle TV Episode 3 that Ahmadinejad might be toast if former President Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani decided to step out and campaign against him. Yesterday, Rafsanjani said Ahmadinejad’s “baseless and irresponsible” statements brought back “bitter memories” of anti-revolutionary groups in the aftermath of Iran’s 1979 Islamic revolution.
Rafsanjani has a moderate stance towards the West. Things are rotten in the state of Iran, if you’re Ahmadeinejad…
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Linda Bradford Raschke speaks with Michael Martin in advance of her lecture on trading in Pasadena on Saturday, June 6, 2009.
Linda is the President of LBR Group.
Read MoreOne of PTJ’s strengths was that he had no emotional need to defend what he did 10 minutes ago.
The financial overhaul is just a speed bump, and a low one at that.
Budgets have to be reined in by cuts, not by raising taxes.
Podcast interview with Mebane Faber, author of The Ivy Portfolio and blogger at World Beta.
Does having financial broadcast media on during the day while you trade affect the number of transactions or types of trades a trader puts on?
Excessive leverage is at the heart of every meltdown.
July 20 2010
The world runs on individuals pursuing their separate interests.
May 16 2010
When really bullish news hits the tape and the market shrugs it off, you have a great low-risk short entry point.
May 11 2010
On one hand you have the “letter of the law” and on the other you have “the spirit of the law.” You better know which side your on. Goldman Sachs did not.
April 29 2010
Germany should not set the precedent of funding the PIIGS.
April 27 2010
