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More Signs of a Replay of the 2008 Crisis

Posted on April 6, 2011 by Michael Harris

Oil and commodities are rallying, the dollar is falling, stocks are rising and rates are kept at historical low levels despite rising inflation. More signs of a possible replay of the 2008 financial crisis are on the horizon, as I noted before … Continue reading →

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Does 1313 Mean Bad Luck for SPX? – Maybe not This Time

Posted on March 27, 2011 by Michael Harris

The S&P 500 index closed at 1,313.8 last Friday, up 2.7% for the week. The 1,313 level is quite significant for the index because back in August 16, 2008 it acted as strong resistance when prices failed to penetrate it to the upside on an intraday … Continue reading →

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Signs of 2008 All Over Again

Posted on February 2, 2011 by Michael Harris

In my opinion, the fundamental cause that triggered the financial crisis was the rise in commodity prices and the final trigger was the rally that started in the 4th quarter 2007 and peaked in July of 2008. Rising food and energy cost has a … Continue reading →

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