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Rethinking Uranium
Nuclear PlantUranium is living in a constant state of undersupply, so how could the price be
falling?
  • The rise and fall
  • Supply paradox
  • The Russian connection
Julian Murdoch Thursday, 29 January 2009
 
Rethinking Uranium
Nuclear PlantUranium is living in a constant state of undersupply, so how could the price be
falling?
  • The rise and fall
  • Supply paradox
  • The Russian connection
Julian Murdoch Thursday, 29 January 2009
 
A Real Commodity Moneymaker
Real-time Inflation Indicator (per annum): 9.2%

Wednesday's column ("2008 Was Golden ... Barely") left some readers with the impression that there were hardly any winners among the exchange-traded products (ETPs) tracking commodities.

Brad Zigler Thursday, 08 January 2009
 
Oil Guesses Wrong Again And A Worrying Contango

Real-time Inflation Indicator (per annum): 7.9%

According to the U.S. Energy Department's weekly inventory report, domestic crude oil supplies increased 7.3 million barrels last week, far exceeding the forecast for a 900,000-barrel build made by Oil Patch analysts. Traders opened the NYMEX futures floor session 3.4% higher ahead of the report, following a 6.7% decline on Tuesday. The United States Oil Fund (AMEX: USO), an exchange-traded portfolio that tracks oil futures, fell $2.77 in lockstep to finish at $41.36.

Brad Zigler Wednesday, 26 November 2008
 
Oil Prices Going Lower … Much Lower
Fadel Gheit, managing director of oil and gas research at Oppenheimer, predicts oil prices will drop precipitously over the next 6-12 months.
  • Why oil might hit $60/barrel in the next few weeks
  • The outlook over 6 and 12 months
  • The risk of a slowing global economy
HardAssetsInvestor.com Wednesday, 24 September 2008
 
An Interview With Robert Dehollander
Image of solar panelsThe environmental-engineer-turned-CFP talks to HAI about new developments in alternative energy, and how those might play in investors' portfolios.
  • Maximizing solar energy for rooftops
  • Wind turbines in your backyard?
  • More electric cars may boost nuclear demand
Murray Coleman Wednesday, 30 July 2008
 
Nuclear In Demand
With global electricity demand expected to double  in the next 20 years and the world seeking cleaner energy alternatives, nuclear power is back in vogue.
  • Is nuclear power green?
  • How to invest in it
  • Its ties to metals producers
Darcy Keith Tuesday, 13 May 2008
 
Walter Nasdeo, Ardour Capital, Discusses Alternative Energy Stocks: Part I
The Director of Research for Ardour Capital says alternative energy and ethanol are "here to stay."
  • Corn-based ethanol isn't going away
  • The alternative energy market is maturing
  • The relationship between alternative energy and oil prices
HardAssetsInvestor.com Tuesday, 01 April 2008
 
Bank of New York's Michael Woolfolk Discusses The Dollar - Part II
Michael Woolfolk, senior currency strategist for The Bank of New York Mellon, asks: Will the dollar remain the world’s reserve currency?
  • We want a stable dollar, not a strong dollar
  • Paulson’s success with China
  • The yuan is going up 30%+
HardAssetsInvestor.com Tuesday, 25 March 2008
 
Bank of New York's Michael Woolfolk Discusses The Dollar - Part I
Michael Woolfolk, senior currency strategist for The Bank of New York Mellon, examines the forces pushing the dollar lower.
  • A structural account deficit
  • Will oil-producing nations switch to the euro?
  • Fed pushing growth over inflation
HardAssetsInvestor.com Tuesday, 18 March 2008
 
Ashmead Pringle Interview Part II
The founder of the new GreenHaven Continuous Commodity Index Fund says big money is distorting the commodities market.
  • Everyone wants to be like Yale
  • The outlook for contango and backwardation
  • The U.S. is the Saudi Arabia of corn
HardAssetsInvestor.com Tuesday, 11 March 2008
 
Ashmead Pringle Interview Part I
The founder of the new GreenHaven Continuous Commodity Index Fund explains why he’s completely bullish on commodities.
  • It’s hard to be bearish on energy
  • Grains outlook wide open
  • How the new fund works … and how it’s different from competing products
HardAssetsInvestor.com Wednesday, 05 March 2008
 
Paul Quartararo Interview – Part II
SPECTRA Resources' Paul Quartararo talks about the direction of the global steel market.
  • China has replaced the U.S. as the world’s largest consumer of steel
  • U.S. domestic steel production cannot supply all of domestic demand
  • Profits are not yet keeping up with price increases
Administrator Wednesday, 27 February 2008
 
The Bush Budget

What does the new Bush budget mean for renewable energy, fossil fuels and other commodities?

  • It's 6% more, but what about commodities?
  • Energy security?
  • What happened to renewables?
Julian Murdoch Tuesday, 05 February 2008
 
Does $100/Barrel Oil Make Sense? - Part II

Stephen Schork, publisher of the Schork Report, talks energy – including his insights on where oil has been, where it could go and who (or what) is influencing the price.

  • The role of speculators.
  • The impact of alternative energy on long-term oil prices.
  • Is there a distortion in the current oil marketplace?
HardAssetsInvestor.com Tuesday, 15 January 2008
 
An Interview With ‘Trader Vic’
Victor Sperandeo … aka “Trader Vic” … is one of the most famous commodity traders in the world. In an exclusive HAI interview, he offers his insights on the best opportunities in the commodities market today.
  • Gold is going to $1,000/ounce … soon.
  • Almost nothing can stop the commodities boom.
  • Oil is not the place for aggressive traders.
HardAssetsInvestor.com Monday, 14 January 2008
 
Does $100/Barrel Oil Make Sense? - Part I

This interview was taped prior to oil hitting the $100 mark.

Stephen Schork, one of the most respected traders in the energy industry, says that $100/barrel oil is not supported by the fundamentals.

  • The real reason oil went from $10/barrel to $100/barrel.
  • Where does it go from here?
  • Why Peak Oil is a hoax.
HardAssetsInvestor.com Tuesday, 08 January 2008
 
New Nukes is Good Nukes

Could a move by China into nuclear power drive the nuclear industry forward?

  • Salving (and solving) China’s air quality woes
  • Could a short-term boom mean a long-term bust?
  • How many nuclear power plants will China build, anyway?
Julian Murdoch Tuesday, 11 December 2007
 
An Interview With Michael Metz
Michael Metz, chief investment strategist for Oppenheimer & Company, lays out his opinions on each segment of the commodities market.
  • Bullish on oil, bearish on alternative energy
  • The dollar has hit bottom
  • Agriculture looks good, gold may look better

Matt Hougan Thursday, 06 December 2007
 
The Chinese Bubble?
Jim Rogers calls China an “incipient bubble.” If that’s true, what does that mean for the commodities market?
  • The source of marginal demand
  • An export- or import-led economy?
  • The AH Premium index
Matt Hougan Monday, 12 November 2007
 
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