Category Archives: Economic Trends
Michael Lewitt Video on the US Government Stimulus
Dec 9,2010 | 
Filed in: HCM Market Letter author Michael Lewitt comments on the US Government stimulus efforts.
Visual Guide – The Financial / Credit Crisis Explained
Ever wanted to understand the sub-prime crisis or the credit crisis or the global financial meltdown happening around us? Here is a visual guide thanks to Wallstats.com…
The benefits of an economic recession and how to prepare for one
I recently read an interesting article about the potential upsides that accompany a recession. With much talk of a recession in the coming months in Australia and one already on the cards in the USA, I thought it may be worthwhile to outline some of the positives that accompany the fear associated with a recession.
Stock market beginners – What moves the stock market and stock prices?
What factors move the stock market? What about individual stocks? How do interest rates affect the stock market and what does this have to do with the Consumer price index and inflation? Many people know that economic factors such as corporate profits and interest rates tend to influence the movement of the broader stock market.
