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How to Profit From Japan's Shrinking Economy

noreply@blogger.com (Farouk Pandor) — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 06:33:11 PST

Benzinga: Japan has faced a number of obstacles to economic growth since disaster struck last year in the form of an earthquake that triggered a devastating tsunami. The Japanese economy has grown even more dependent on energy imports because some of the country's nuclear power plants were taken offline over safety concerns raised by the badly damaged Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant. Much of the Japan's refining capacity was also disrupted by the disaster, which slowed the efforts of manufacturers like Toyota Motor Corporation (NYSE: TM [FREE Stock Trend Analysis]), Sony (NYSE: SNE) and Honda (NYSE: HMC) to recover from the disaster.

Warren Buffett: Stocks Are Better Than Gold

noreply@blogger.com (Farouk Pandor) — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 06:29:25 PST

Benzinga: According to Buffett, "What motivates most gold purchasers is their belief that the ranks of the fearful will grow. During the past decade that belief has proved correct. Beyond that, the rising price has on its own generated additional buying enthusiasm, attracting purchasers who see the rise as validating an investment thesis. As "bandwagon" investors join any party, they create their own truth -- for a while."

US forecasts $1.33 trillion budget deficit

noreply@blogger.com (Farouk Pandor) — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 00:41:15 PST

US President Barack Obama's budget to be released on Monday will project a $US1.3 trillion ($A1.21 trillion) deficit in fiscal year 2012, an administration official says.

Switzerland's Largest Private Bank Is A 'Fugitive'

noreply@blogger.com (Farouk Pandor) — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 00:03:32 PST

"The circumstances create a clear dilemma for Wegelin & Co: If it were to adhere to current US legal practice aimed at Swiss banks, it would have to breach Swiss law," the statement said.

Portfolio Risk Management

noreply@blogger.com (Farouk Pandor) — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 23:39:04 PST

Trading Tutors

Even if you decide to use a Financial Advisor, you should still seek to educate yourself. You MUST be comfortable and satisfied with your financial adviser and education will help. It is ‘caveat emptor’ out there and you should at least possess enough knowledge to ‘manage your manager’.

Dan Shapiro » Companies that would do best without venture capital

noreply@blogger.com (Farouk Pandor) — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 09:20:26 PST

"a very good set of reasons not to take venture capital (or – why venture capital won’t take you)"

Forex Walkthrough - Getting Started - Foreign Exchange

noreply@blogger.com (Farouk Pandor) — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 00:33:05 PST

Forex Walkthrough - Getting Started - Foreign Exchange

Adding Leverage To Your Forex Trading

noreply@blogger.com (Farouk Pandor) — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 00:32:29 PST

Adding Leverage To Your Forex Trading: In the foreign exchange markets, it is common to find leverage of 100:1 or even more. However, just because the market maker or broker may offer you leverage as high as 100:1, it doesn't mean you have to use all the leverage available. In fact, if you are a savvy trader, you will only use high leverage when you can calculate and manage the risks associated with the high leverage to your advantage. We'll show you how this is profitable without being problematic.

Top 4 Things Successful Forex Traders Do

noreply@blogger.com (Farouk Pandor) — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 00:28:47 PST

Top 4 Things Successful Forex Traders Do: Trading in the financial markets is surrounded by a certain amount of mystique because there is no single formula for trading successfully. Think of the markets as being like the ocean and the trader as a surfer. Surfing requires talent, balance, patience, proper equipment and astute discrimination. Would you go into the water if there were sharks swimming all around you or dangerous rip tides? Hopefully not. (Benjamin Graham pioneered cutting edge concepts that propelled other top investors to fame. Read The 3 Most Timeless Investment Principles.)

Trading GDP Like A Currency Trader

noreply@blogger.com (Farouk Pandor) — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 00:24:13 PST

Trading GDP Like A Currency Trader

Currency Trading and Forex Tips

noreply@blogger.com (Farouk Pandor) — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 00:15:41 PST

XE

The currency exchange rate is the rate at which one currency can be exchanged for another. It is always quoted in pairs like the EUR/USD (the Euro and the US Dollar). Exchange rates fluctuate based on economic factors like inflation, industrial production and geopolitical events. These factors will influence whether you buy or sell a currency pair.
Example of a Forex Trade:
The EUR/USD rate represents the number of US Dollars one Euro can purchase. If you believe that the Euro will increase in value against the US Dollar, you will buy Euros with US Dollars. If the exchange rate rises, you will sell the Euros back, making a profit. Please keep in mind that forex trading involves a high risk of loss.

Currency Trading and Forex Tips

noreply@blogger.com (Farouk Pandor) — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 00:14:19 PST

XE

Currency trading can have a couple of meanings. If you want to learn about how to save time and money on currency transfers, visit XE Trade Money Transfers. These articles discuss currency trading as buying and selling currency on the foreign exchange (or "Forex") market with the intent to make money.