Inflation, or Stagflation? by John Caruso Recent economic indicators have shown further weakness in the state of the economy, yet investors remain optimistic, focusing on recovery. While there has been some concern about inflation heating up, perhaps investors need to be worried about another possibility—stagflation. Jobless claims moved up unexpectedly to 576,000 in the week [...]

Mid-Year Inflation Outlook: Heating Up by Frank J. Cholly When I first sat down to write this article, I just wanted to inform my existing client base that I am very bullish on commodities. Imagine that, a commodity broker, bullish on commodities. Well, it’s true. I see these current price levels as good buying opportunities [...]

Stock index futures are down in early trade after more somber news from the housing front. U.S. housing starts and permits for future construction both dropped to record lows in October, signs the housing downturn may extend into a fourth year. The Commerce Department reported residential construction starts fell 4.5 percent in October, while building [...]