Best of the Week
Most Popular
1. Will Iran Kill the PetroDollar? - Marin Katusa
2. Tail Events, Isolation, New Normal Of Hyper Monetary Inflation - Jim_Willie_CB
3. Kodak's Former Moment, A Lesson for You, Me and America - Gary_North
4.The Five Stages of Collapse and the Coming Paradigm Shift in Silver - Steve_St_Angelo
5. UK Recession 2012 Certain as Bank of England Prepares to Ramp Up Money Printing Presses - Nadeem_Walayat
6. HMRC Extends Tax Deadline by 2Days for Self Assessment Online Filing - Nadeem_Walayat
7. Gold GLD ETF Investors Mass Exodus - Zeal_LLC
8. Credit Crisis Perfect Storm, Robert Prechter Discusses What's Backing Your Dollars - Robert Prechter
9. Best Cash ISA 2012 to Reduce Stealth Inflation Theft of Value of Savings - Nadeem_Walayat
10.Financial Markets 2012, When Leverage Fails - Ty_Andros
Last 5 Days Analysis
Banking, U.S. Housing Market and Mortgages - 8th Feb 12
Has Zero Interest Rate Policy Held Back Economic Recovery? - 8th Feb 12
Graphite and Rare Earth Metals for the 21st Century - 8th Feb 12
Gold Odysseus Journey Continues! - 8th Feb 12
The Fed Resumes Printing Money to Monetize U.S. Government Debt - 7th Feb 12
Timing the Market: Predicting When the FED Will Act Next (Feb 12) - 7th Feb 12
U.S. War With Iran? - 7th Feb 12
Abandoning the U.S. Dollar for Gold - 7th Feb 12
Financial Crisis American Gridlock, Why The “Left” And The “Right” Are Both Wrong - 7th Feb 12
The Fed is Engineering Barack Obama’s Re-Election Campaign - 7th Feb 12
Finding Fundamentals Key to Gold Stocks Investing - 7th Feb 12
US Debt Will Explode Without Changes - 7th Feb 12
Gold Compared to Past Bubbles - 7th Feb 12
Illusion Of Economic Recovery – Feelings & Facts - 7th Feb 12
In the Gold Bullring - 7th Feb 12
This Precious Metal Could Rise 125% Over the Next 10 Months - 6th Feb 12
Washington Heading for War on Syria - 6th Feb 12
Gold "Rollercoaster" Heads Yet Lower as Greece Hits "Crunch Time for Bankruptcy" - 6th Feb 12
Did Friday's Gold Price Action Signal a Stock Market Top? - 6th Feb 12
Monday Financial Markets Madness – What’s This Greece Thing? - 6th Feb 12
Stock Market Investors Dangerous Times Ahead, Will Impact Gold - 6th Feb 12
Gold, Stocks and Euro Fall As Possible Greek Debt Default Looms - 6th Feb 12
Bond Investors Pour into Emerging Market Debt in Hunt for Higher Yields - 6th Feb 12
New Spy Technology Could Be Worth Billions - 6th Feb 12
U.S. Fraudulent Election Year Unemployment Data, Lies, Lies, More and Bigger Lies - 6th Feb 12
Double Liability for Bank Shareholders, Officers and Directors - 6th Feb 12
Stock Market Next Short-term Top in Sight - 6th Feb 12
U.S. Home Foreclosures and Shadow Banking: Why All the "Robo-signing"? - 5th Feb 12
Look at What 'Worked' in the Great Depression - 5th Feb 12
Putting Good U.S. Employment Numbers in Perspective, College Education Isn’t Enough - 5th Feb 12
Stock Market Weekend Update - 5th Feb 12
The Doomsday Machine - 4th Feb 12
Are US Treasury Bond Markets a Sell? - 4th Feb 12
Obama’s Refinancing Swindle, Banks Want to Dump Millions of Risky Mortgages Onto FHA - 4th Feb 12
The Euro Zone and the Crisis of Sovereign Debt - 4th Feb 12
Is the U.S. 'Decoupling' From the European Debt Crisis? - 4th Feb 12
The Crucial Pillar of the New World Order - 4th Feb 12
Gold Junior Mining Stocks Poised to Rebound - 4th Feb 12
U.S. January Employment Situation Shows Widespread Improvement, but Short of Full Employment Mandate - 4th Feb 12
U.S. Non Farm Payrolls Interesting Market Divergences - 4th Feb 12
Gold and Silver Mining Stocks Tops Might Be Just Around the Corner - 4th Feb 12
Critical Materials for Critical Technologies - 3rd Feb 12
Junior Gold Mining Stock - 3rd Feb 12
SOPA, PIPA, The State of US Surveillance - 3rd Feb 12
Essential Investor Preparations for The Big Crisis - 3rd Feb 12
U.S. Jobs, El-Erian U.S. Structural Issues Aren't Being Dealt With - 3rd Feb 12
What Every U.S. Investor Should Know About Inflation - 3rd Feb 12
U.S. Mint Gold Coin Sales Return to Fundamental Driven Demand - 3rd Feb 12
Gold Bull Market Bigger than Ever - 3rd Feb 12
Banking Crisis 2012 "Robo-Signing" of Foreclosure Affidavits Just Tip of Iceberg - 3rd Feb 12
Stock and Financial Markets Crash is Coming, Key Signs of Reversal - 3rd Feb 12
Real U.S. Economic Picture: "There is No Recovery" - 3rd Feb 12
Poland Gives Green Light to Massive Natural Gas Fracking Efforts - 3rd Feb 12
Where to Invest 2012 and What to Avoid - 2nd Feb 12
Liquid Natural Gas Stocks Are Set to Take Off - 2nd Feb 12
Godzilla Will Come Out of Tokyo Bay Before Japan Economy and Stock Market Rebounds - 2nd Feb 12
Gold Challenges Resistance at $1,750/oz – Technicals and Fundamentals Remain Very Positive - 2nd Feb 12
German Central Bailing Out Europe - 2nd Feb 12
In the Wake of Davos: "Strong Economic Medicine" for the European Union - 2nd Feb 12
The American Economy is "Dead": The Illusion of Economic Recovery - 2nd Feb 12
Irish People Bailout of Bond Holders, Vincent Browne v The European Central Bank Video - 2nd Feb 12
How Far Will Debt Deleveraging Go? How Much LSD Can an Elephant Take? - 2nd Feb 12
Great Deals on Gold and Silver 2012 - 2nd Feb 12

Free Instant Analysis

Free Instant Technical Analysis


Market Oracle FREE Newsletter

How You Can Identify Stock Market Turning Points Using Fibonacci

Stock Market Santa Rally and Election Weapons of Mass Deception

Stock-Markets / Financial Markets 2009 Dec 13, 2009 - 02:27 AM

By: Nadeem_Walayat

Stock-Markets

Best Financial Markets Analysis ArticleAlistair Darling delivered his final pre-budget / pre-election report on Wednesday, which was pretty much inline with my earlier expectations namely to hit bankster's with a 50% tax, delayed tax rises and above all to continue spending like there is no tomorrow therefore fulfilling the Labour party strategy of delivering a scorched earth economy to the next Conservative Government. It only remains to be seen what more nightmare policies Labour has in store to completely wreck the British economy in its final few months of government as per my inflationary mega-trend's scenario (to be completed this month), I suspect inflation will make an appearance virtually within days of Labour being dumped at the polls.


My election forecast of 2nd June 2009 still stands that projects an outcome of Conservatives on 343 seats, Labour 225 and Lib Dems on 40. Though Labour's strategy of bankrupting Britain to maximises it chances at the election does mean that by the time the Election is actually called the forecast may need to be revised in Labours favour i.e. the chances of a hung parliament look set to increase markedly.

Meanwhile Tony Bliar popped up Satuday in an attempt to drive a final nail into Gordon Browns election prospects coffin by attempting to cover his back in advance of an appearance at the white-wash Iraq Inquiry next week, he is basically now allegedly admitting to lying to Parliament about the primary reason for invading and occupying Iraq, and also stated that if the 45 minute WMD lie had not worked, then he would have kept trying with more lies until he got his way. It is very easy for politicians such as Bliar to send the sons of others off to die on the basis of lies whilst his own sons never would be allowed to do so.

Financial Markets Quick Update

Stocks - As anticipated the Dow fell to the expanding triangle target and bounced. The subsequent bounce has been quite strong and illustrates the difficulty in trading this type of pattern that includes higher highs and lower lows. To fulfill the pattern objectives the Dow should now enter into the final swing lower, however against this we have the imminent strong seasonal santa rally pulling in the opposite direction higher. My concluding thought, we get the santa rally to a new 2009 high for the Dow into the last few days of December and then the market starts the significant correction, and I'll try and get my forecast for 2010 completed before it begins!

Gold - Gold is now down near 10% and close to the target of a move back through $1,100, next target lower would be $1,050 as at this point in time there is no sign of a bottom to this correction, however in the immediate future we may see a bounce higher early next week.

U.S. Dollar- Has the dollar finally bottomed after many false dawns? 76.60 puts it within touching distance of the 77.00 initial Buy trigger that remains unfilled. The fundamental picture of increasing risks of sovereign debt defaults does favour the worlds reserve currency. Gold and other commodities are acting as expected by falling against a rallying dollar, however not stocks as mentioned above and as I warned of way back in November 2nd. Immediate future could see the dollar trade lower which would be healthy as it would generate a higher low pattern to act as a spring board for the rally.

Popular Culture and the Stock Market

Robert Prechter has made available another FREE Report (50 page) for our readers.

"The report walks you through the ups and downs of the DJIA -- our most sensitive meter of social mood -- and analyzes the trends in popular music and TV shows through periods of positive and negative social mood over the past century. It reveals how social mood as reflected in the stock market actually defines popular culture."

Download "Popular Culture and the Stock Market" Today!

Accurate Financial Market and Economic Forecasts of 2009

You have the opportunity to help the Market Oracle evaluate the most accurate analysis / forecasts of 2009.

It is easy, just navigate to an article that you deem to be accurate against what has subsequently transpired and hit the VOTE Banner at the top of the page.

Here are a few GOOGLE search pages to help get you started

Articles published between Sept 08 and Sept 09 will be counted, see voting guide here

Market Oracle Certified

Also coming in January 2010 will be the Market Oracle certified designations which will aim to both award authors and help readers more easily determine higher quality content. All analysts will be eligible for certification (excluding me) on the basis of article ratings, popularity and end of year votes, with the details to be finalised by early January.

Source: http://www.marketoracle.co.uk/Article15764.html

Your inflation mega-trend investing analyst.

By Nadeem Walayat
http://www.marketoracle.co.uk

Copyright © 2005-09 Marketoracle.co.uk (Market Oracle Ltd). All rights reserved.

Featured Analysis of the Week

Most Popular Financial Markets Analysis of the Week :

1. How Deep will the Gold Correction Be?

By: Ronald_Rosen

Four waves are the clue to the answer.

“The primary guideline is that corrections, especially when they themselves are fourth waves, tend to register their maximum retracement within the span of travel of the previous fourth wave of one lesser degree, most commonly near the level of its terminus.”   E. W. P.

Read Article

2. Stock Market , Gold, Commodities and Economic Forecasts for 2010

By: Martin_D_Weiss

Two recent mega-events — the Wall Street collapse in 2008 and the Washington response in 2009 … the debt implosion and then the money printing explosion — are mind-boggling in their dimensions.

Read Article

3. Gold Fever Boils Over and the Master Forecasters of 2009

By: Nadeem_Walayat

The big news story of the week was the improving Jobs picture in the U.S. which saw the unemployment rate dip back to 10% from 10.2%, triggering a surge in the stock indices early Friday. Last weeks news of Dubai World's debt default hit Emirate stock markets hard this week with the UAE's main exchange in Abu Dhabi down more than 20%.

Read Article

4. Gold Black Friday $80 Plunge Truth

By: Howard_Katz

Well people, it was a bad day on Friday.  Barchart reported that the Dec. gold contract went from 1227 at its Thursday high to 1147 at its Friday low – an eighty point difference in a single day.

Read Article

INO TV - Watch From Your Computer for FREE

INO TV - Watch From Your Computer for FREE

Here are the newest authors: Jack Schwager, John Murphy, Jake Bernstein, and Ron Ianieri. All experts, all well recognized, and highly trafficked by our current members. http://tv.ino.com/

 

5. Where Is the U.S. Economy Heading?

By: Frank_Shostak

Economists are currently divided on the issue of how strong the US economic recovery is going to be. Some are of the view that as a result of the stimulus policies of the Fed and the Federal government, the recovery is going to be quite strong. Some others are more pessimistic given still-rising unemployment, which they believe will keep consumer spending subdued. In October the unemployment rate jumped to 10.2% from 9.8% in the previous month and 6.6% in October last year.

Read Article

6. Stock Market and Gold Crash, Are We About to Repeat 2008?

By: Graham_Summers

A few weeks ago on November 10, I wrote an article Three Reasons Gold Might be Making a Head Fake.

In it, I noted that Gold’s recent rally was largely due to Dollar devaluation (Gold had failed to hit new highs in other world currencies) as well as several other factors that disconfirmed the precious metal’s explosive rise. I wrote:

Read Article

7. World Health Organisation ‘Mr Swine Flu’ Under Investigation for Gross Conflict of Interest

By: F_William_Engdahl

The man with the nickname “Dr Flu”, Professor Albert Osterhaus, of the Erasmus University in Rotterdam Holland has been named by Dutch media researchers as the person at the center of the worldwide Swine Flu H1N1 Influenza A 2009 pandemic hysteria. Not only is Osterhaus the connecting person in an international network that has been described as the Pharma Mafia, he is THE key advisor to WHO on influenza and is intimately positioned to personally profit from the billions of euros in vaccines allegedly aimed at H1N1.  

Read Article

8. Deflationary Economic Depression 2010, Ready or Not Here it Comes!

By: Darryl_R_Schoon

Much has been written about the Great Depression and the present crisis. There is much that is similar and some that is not. The differences explain why events have unfolded differently. The similarities explain why the end will be the same.

Read Article

Subscription

How to Subscribe

Click here to register and get our FREE Newsletter

About: The Market Oracle Newsletter

The Market Oracle is a FREE Financial Markets Forecasting & Analysis Newsletter and online publication.
(c) 2005-2009MarketOracle.co.uk (Market Oracle Ltd) - The Market Oracle asserts copyright on all articles authored by our editorial team. Any and all information provided within this newsletter is for general information purposes only and Market Oracle do not warrant the accuracy, timeliness or suitability of any information provided in this newsletter. nor is or shall be deemed to constitute, financial or any other advice or recommendation by us. and are also not meant to be investment advice or solicitation or recommendation to establish market positions. We recommend that independent professional advice is obtained before you make any investment or trading decisions. ( Market Oracle Ltd , Registered in England and Wales, Company no 6387055. Registered office: 226 Darnall Road, Sheffield S9 5AN , UK )

Terms of Use | Privacy Policy


© 2005-2012 http://www.MarketOracle.co.uk - The Market Oracle is a FREE Daily Financial Markets Analysis & Forecasting online publication.


Comments

AM
15 Dec 09, 11:09
Dollar Index

Nadeem,

Now that the dollar index is above 77 today, could tell us your thoughts on where you see the dollar index targetting?

In particular, what are your views on cable in the short, medium and long term given the current threat to UKs AAA status?

Regards

AM


MKC
16 Dec 09, 04:42
Dollar Index

I endorse AM's comment.


Nadeem_Walayat
16 Dec 09, 06:21
USD

Hi

Intraday 77.09 does not constitute a break, have to allow for slippage. But yes we are pretty close to confirming the first buy trigger for a trend towards initial objective of 84 (as per prev analysis).

GBP will follow as part of inflation mega-trend, long-term is bearish for sterling, degree to which depends on ongoing competitive devaluations.



Post Comment (Moderated)




Commenting Issue - If on submitting you are returned to the main Index Page (50% chance) then your comment has not been accepted, Follow below steps for 95% chance of comment being accepted.

  1. Click your browser Back button (from main index page).
  2. COPY your comment text from Comment box (i.e. copy to clipboard).
  3. Press PAGE Refresh - You should see the message "You are not authorized to carry out this operation"
  4. Paste your comment back into the comment text box.
  5. Click Submit - If everything goes okay you will remain on the article page with the message "Your comment was held for moderation and will be reviewed shortly".
  6. If instead you are again returned to the main index page then repeat 1-5, alternatively EMAIL to comments @ marketoracle.co.uk quoting the article number.

FREE Deflation Survival GuideFREE Updated 118 Page Independant Investor E-book