Tuesday, December 20, 2011

A BIG JUMPSUIT TO FILL - NORTH KOREA

As you know, I am a firm believer that our current economic environment is driven by forces that are global.   Due to the significance of world political events we must be aware of the issues facing each sphere of the world.   I am struck by how stunningly fast geopolitical changes are happening everywhere.   As a result of the pace of change, it is important to use excellent resources to understand the climate in these places.

With an armed military force of more than 1 million and of course at least 6 nuclear weapons, all of us should be watching North Korea.  Please examine this short video about the death of North Korea's leader and the transition to power of his son, Kim Jong Uhn by Stratfor.

  Kim Jong Il Update

 

 Like the global elite everywhere, remaining in power is the only thing that matters. I don't think it will be long before Kim Jong Uhn needs to demonstrate his power and authority on a global stage.


GOATMUG

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MORNING CUP OF JOY


Christian Gattiker, head of research at Bank Julius Baer & Co., discusses the outlook for stocks and bonds amid the ongoing sovereign-debt crisis. He talks from Zurich with Owen Thomas and Linda Yueh.



Just thought I would share what the perspective is becoming as market participants are becoming more and more.....realistic.  I will try to cut and paste a few items I've seen over the last week where I've noticed that big players are really putting a sour note out without any reservations.  I've seen a few Tweets from Bill Gross and the other Pimco guys that have been well, downright caustic and negative.  Could this be a time to go long?  I doubt it.  Sometimes, the crowd is correct even when all of them are negative.


GOATMUG

Goatmug is an investor that cares about you and your family. Goatmug's Blog - Financial Perspectives From The Mountain Top is a collection of thoughts on our economy and how it impacts the lives of investors and average people. While several specific investments are named in many of his posts, these articles are simply invitations for you to do your own research and reference to these securities does not constitute financial advice. Your situation is complex and unique and you should seek professional assistance with your trading and investing. Please visit Goatmug and share your comments athttp://www.goatmug.blogspot.com/