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Fresh Legs

Brian Hicks
Posted June 20, 2006

Its been a good couple of weeks in the World Cup so far. I have been rooting for the underdogs, as you might imagine from an emerging market bull like me. Unfortunately, the traditional powers...

al-Zarqawi: Cutting Off the Head Won't Kill the Body

Luke Burgess
Posted June 9, 2006

The U.S. has killed Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, one of al-Qaeda's most beloved leaders. In retaliation the terrorist organization will strike back hence pushing oil prices higher than they are today.

Current Copper Prices

Brian Hicks
Posted June 7, 2006

Gold World editor Greg McCoach addresses the near-term stability of current copper prices.

Beyond the Iron Curtain

Brian Hicks
Posted June 6, 2006

Winston Churchill would not recognize this side of the Iron Curtain. The buildings of Tallinn are tall and proliferating, and the cab drivers are as savvy as they are sneaky. An abundance of...

Energy - It Depends!

Brian Hicks
Posted May 30, 2006

We've talked a great deal in Wealth Daily about energy independence and what it means for the 21st century energy economy. The idea is that each country should be able to stand on its own two feet...

Monetary Lag - What a Drag!

Brian Hicks
Posted May 26, 2006

I abhor lag. Having surmounted jetlag, I now have to deal with latitude lag up here at 57°N in Riga. Only five hours of true nighttime means little sleep for your correspondent, but plenty of...