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Investing Curves
27 September 10 08:56 AM | Brian Dightman

One of the basic principles in bond investing is the relationship between bond prices and changes in the yield curve. You would be hard pressed to find a money manager who would not agree that interest rates are likely to rise at some point in the future...

Filed under: Credit Markets, Income Investing, Yield Curve

Interest Rates Jump On Weak Treasury Auction
24 March 10 01:46 PM | Brian Dightman

A sharp jump in interest rates took place today amid concerns over sovereign debt in Europe and a weak auction for U.S. Treasuries. Markets may be signaling concern over swelling government deficits, a problem that could get worse if the current economic...

Filed under: Inflation Data, Credit Markets, Credit Crisis, Income Investing, Risk Management

Stock Stimulus & Bond Bailout
02 March 09 11:59 AM | Brian Dightman

The Obama presidency is off and running and since taking office I believe the administration has provided enough details to help me position my near-term strategy. By most accounts, the United States has systemic problems in its economy that have been...

Filed under: Managed Futures, Commodities, Oil and Gas Exploration and Production, Energy, Crude Oil, Alternative Energy, Clean Energy, Emerging Markets, Income Investing

President Elect Obama & Investors
06 November 08 08:58 AM | Brian Dightman

With the elections over we can now turn our attention to how President Elect Obama is going to potentially affect our investments. Given the magnitude of the economic challenges his administration will face, it will be interesting to see how President...

Filed under: World Economy, S&P 500 Earnings, Energy, Crude Oil, Credit Markets, Global Banks, Alternative Energy, Clean Energy, Emerging Markets, Credit Crisis, Income Investing, Dividends, Taxes

Time To Buy?
18 October 08 12:34 PM | Brian Dightman

Many investors are wondering if we have found a market bottom. With Warren Buffett out buying stocks, shouldn’t all investors be doing the same? The risk of entering the stock market at this point has declined. However, the major bias is still down. During...

Filed under: TED SPREAD, Inflation Data, Energy, Bear Market, Credit Crisis, Income Investing, Leading Economic Indicators, U.S. Real Estate, Dividends, Stock Leadership, Risk Management, Gifting