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Special Report: Italy to crack hard in 2017. Banks to fail. Country to leave EU and euro currency.
Dear Investor, I don’t like being the bearer of bad news, especially on New Year’s Eve. But I have an obligation to you that surpasses everything. An obligation to alert you when …

New Year’s Wishes
We are at home celebrating this Christmas holiday weekend with our friends and families. And we sincerely hope you have the opportunity to do the same. …

It’s the only game in town
Tread carefully when picking stocks because central bank policies have fueled a rally you can’t depend on. …

These Dogs Can Hunt!
It has been a volatile, difficult year for most stock market investors. But one time-honored investment strategy absolutely smoked the indexes in 2016 ... …

More gold hogwash and no truth …
There are a few analysts out there who somehow believe gold is headed to at least $10,000 soon, if not $50,000. Let me be perfectly clear ... …

Refinance debt with 100-year bonds, OR …
A lot of analysts and economists are now proposing refinancing with 100-year bonds, as other countries are already doing. Here’s why it would be a major mistake … …

Ten Consequences of a Strong Dollar in 2017
Short-term price action aside, with the Federal Reserve looking to raise interest rates three times next year, 2017 should be a good year for the U.S. dollar. …

Amazon Reinvents Retail in Historic Fashion
At the experimental Amazon Go grocery store, Amazon Prime customers just grab what they want and go out the door, no lines, no cash registers. …

From Fear to Hope
After a hectic political season of rave, rant, dread and dreams, this quiet holiday time is our chance to regroup, rethink, and refocus ... …

Season’s Greetings!
We are at home celebrating this Christmas holiday weekend with our friends and families. And we sincerely hope you have the opportunity to do the same. …

A Market Filled With Holiday Joy
The U.S. stock market as measured by the benchmark S&P 500, has gained approximately 5.5 percent, setting numerous records along its jolly move upward. But how much higher can it go? …

Great Expectations for 2017
Can the rocket-ride last for stocks? That depends on two things, not bulls and bears, but prices and earnings. …

Convergence, Part II Now Bearing Down On Us All …
Since I predicted another and accelerated rise in geo-political stress, look what's happened. …

More on crashing sovereign debt markets …
One thing that is going to become abundantly clear to everyone over the next few years is how much loss of wealth is going to occur as a result of the sovereign debt crisis that is unfolding … …

Tokyo Loves Trump — Here’s Why…
Japan tried everything to jump-start it's economy and nothing worked. Then Americans elected Donald Trump president, and suddenly the Land of the Rising Sun is going full-speed-ahead. …

Electric Vehicles Recall Dawn of Auto Age
The move to electric powertrains in cars, buses and trucks is going to be unstoppable. …

The Unintended Consequences of Investing in Energy MLPs
You’ve probably heard the term MLP before, but what exactly is it? …

Cyberwar within 31 days? If so, then what?
View this latest video to understand the single most dangerous aspect of the escalating conflict between the U.S. and Russia ... …

A New Gilded Age? … Tick, Tick, Tick … Survive Deathtraps
Here’s a summary of stories from this past trading week, with a link to the full articles online. …

What the Fed Action Means for Growth
The U.K.’s Brexit referendum -- combined with the election of Donald Trump -- could spell double trouble as the global economy faces longer-term doubts over the likely pace of productivity growth. …

The Fed Forecasts Higher Interest Rates: Don’t Bet On It!
Yesterday's Federal Reserve policy meeting triggered some volatile swings in markets. …

Rising rates: So, what’s the big deal?
Raising interest rates won't save us from a tsunami of historical cycles including a rare alignment of social, political and economic forces. …

The Two Biggest Debt Caverns in the World …
So much pain is coming in the sovereign debt markets of Europe, Japan and the U.S. Here’s what investors should be doing now … …

Don’t Hold Your Breath for Fed’s New Normal
The Fed needs more than the Trump Effect to raise interest rates more than once a year. …

Genius fund’s tricky efforts have roots in the 1890s
How today’s genius traders compare with the swashbuckling stock market wheeler-dealers of the Gilded Age? …

What the Dow Rally Really Means
The Dow closed above my monthly buy signal -- and continues rising to new highs. Here's what could happen next... …

A New Gilded Age?
The 21st Century versions of the Gilded Age will create political, social, economic and technological upheaval – followed by great prosperity. …

Trump’s #1 Challenge … The War on Cash … Will Europe Collapse?
Here’s a summary of stories from this past trading week, with a link to the full articles online. …

U.S. Pension Debacle Goes from Bad to Worse
Findings indicate how dire pension underfunding really is. …

Trumponomics: What you need to know
Donald Trump’s victory — and the subsequent stock market rally — has many in the mainstream media comparing Trump’s economic policies to those rolled out in the early years of the Reagan Revolution. …

All Aboard the Trump Express!
The Trump rally has caused some investors to get left behind by the sudden surge in stocks. Will the surge continue? …

New Sharia Gold Standard Won’t Ignite Bull Market …
Don't believe everything you hear and read about gold these days. Here's why ... …

The Dow’s next big moves …
Since the March 2009 crash low in U.S. equity markets, I’ve maintained my view that the Dow and other broad market indices were entering a new bull market. …

Will Europe collapse? Not just yet.
Will he, or won't he QE? The markets will be watching with bated breath on Thursday as ECB President Mario Draghi answers that question during a press conference. …

Nvidia Bets Big On ‘Deep Learning’
Nvidia’s deep learning artificial intelligence software helps companies build more intelligent products and solve the most complex problems with software. …

The War on Cash Is Just Starting to Heat Up
In bad economic times, the self-interest of government rises to the top... …

New video from Martin: Trump’s #1 Challenge
In a new video, Martin Weiss, Ph.D., discusses what will be the #1 challenge and priority for President-elect Donald Trump. Bet you can’t guess what it is? …

Chinese Super Truck … Trading’s Super Bowl … A Great Retirement
Here’s a summary of stories from this past trading week, with a link to the full articles online. …

Here’s why the OPEC cuts won’t hold
My models have been predicting bearish action in oil for a while now. The latest reasons... …

How to Profit like Clockwork by Removing the Guesswork
While leverage can be a double-edged sword, when applied properly based on calendar events, it’s a powerful tool… …

This Market is Red-Hot … Are You Profiting from It?
If you’re not trading forex today you are missing out on some big profit potential in the world’s hottest market right now. …

Keys to a Great Retirement
Learn more about the keys to a great retirement. …

War Cycles Ramping Up Again …
Bankrupt governments want to grab your money to make themselves whole. …

The Super Bowl of Trading
The U.S. Department of Labor releases a Nonfarm Payroll report on the first Friday of every month. Here's why traders call the NFP the "Super Bowl of Trading." …

Trump Can’t Stop the Chinese Super Truck
China has a big advantage over American companies in the race to bring autonomous trucks to the U.S. and the world. …

The oncoming wave of public pension debt is even bigger than it seems
If you want an idea of what's wrong with pension plans in America and around the world, then start by looking at the Dallas Police and Fire Pension System. …

The REAL meaning of Trump
Our readers have been showering us with commentary about our foresight in predicting the presidential election, as well as my landmark Black Swan video event. Here’s what to do now … …

Trump and Putin … Facebook’s Game Face … Rates Rip Higher
Here’s a summary of stories from this past trading week, with a link to the full articles online. …

Four Ways to Fight Back as Rates Rip Higher
Mike Larson says, invest so you don’t let rising interest rates corrode your investment profits. …

A Note of Thanks from Money and Markets …
We wanted to send you a quick message to let you know that you are at the top of the list when we reflect on all we have to be thankful for here at Money and Markets. …

Biggest loss in 26 years …
The sovereign debt crisis will soon wash over Japan, Europe and the U.S. like a great tidal wave. Are you prepared? …

Short-Term Market Road Map and Happy Holidays!
Just before Thanksgiving, Larry Edelson reviews his artificial intelligence charts to give us an idea of what to expect this winter. …

Let the Volatility Begin!
The bond rout of the past few weeks may be just a preview of things to come. …

Facebook Gets Its Game Face On
Videogamers have been elevated to the level of professional athletes – attracting big money to invest in their teams. …

The Rising Dollar’s Impact on Emerging Markets
The U.S. dollar has been on a tear. Here's why, and the impact it will have on emerging markets ... …

Trump and Putin: Big War or Little Deal?
Russian-U.S. relations are about to burst into the headlines with gale force. …

4 New Forecasts … Beware “Bloody Wednesdays” … Doomed Euro?
Here’s a summary of stories from this past trading week, with a link to the full articles online. …

The Great Rotation
The latest bond market selloff: Three reasons why it's going to get worse before it gets better... …

“Bloody Wednesdays” are Back in Trump-Quake Wake!
As the U.S. Fed is forced to raise rates, and long-term bond yields rise, the bubble is going to pop. It will do so at the same time lending standards are tightening. …

Confessions of My Clinton-Trump Currency Trade
Currency trader Boris Schlossberg thought he knew who would win the White House. But he followed his instincts ... and hedged his bets, anyway. And won big! …

Moody’s: Worst sovereign credit outlook since 2012 …
According to my models, this debt crisis is just getting started. Here's what to do ... …

What’s with gold, with the Dow?
For many investors, gold this month was just as surprising as the Trump win. …

Italy’s Anti-EU Bloc May Doom the Euro
Italian nationalists have hijacked a constitutional referendum on federal power so they could turn into a dry run for a vote to exit the EU - which would crush the euro. …

MSFT Surface Lures Apple Fans
Microsoft clearly has designs on Apple’s most prized market – the hip, sophisticated creative types. …

We Were Headed Down This Path No Matter Who Became Our Next Commander in Chief
If President-elect Trump delivers on the protectionist measures he pitched during his campaign, here's what you can expect ... …

From the man who predicted Trump: 4 New Forecasts
One man had both the vision and the guts to predict that Trump would win the White House. It came true, as did several other predictions. …

Days of Rage … Tasers for Personal Defense … A Silent Civil War
Here’s a summary of stories from this past trading week, with a link to the full articles online. …

Working-Class Revolution and Market Misconceptions
We are facing a working-class revolution by a growing number of Americans who feel they've been left behind by the system. …

Trump-Quake: Who Wins, Who Loses (& Which Investments to Avoid Like the Plague!)
President Donald Trump threatens to shake up markets all over the world. Here’s what you need to know. …

Trump Bump or Trump Dump?
President-elect Donald Trump may not mean the end of the world as we know it. Some investments are poised to soar while others slump as a result of this election. …

The Trump Win. What to do …
The cycles and movements, course of history and markets, will never be denied. Here's how it will impact your investments ... …

So you think it’s over, eh?
In the wake of the election, there are many different winners and losers in the markets. …

A Silent Civil War
If you care about American markets, pray for a big winner in the presidential election - any big winner. …

Pixel Leads Voice-Command Smartphone Revolution
For the Pixel smartphone, Google has made an artificial intelligence program that’s more portable, easier to use and even smarter than its A.I. competition. …

Healthcare Beats S.S. as Biggest Government Handout
Last year - and for the first time - spending on federal healthcare programs outpaced spending on Social Security. Blame ObamaCare. …

Starting tomorrow: America’s Days of Rage
Regardless of who wins tomorrow’s election, the ensuing turmoil could have a devastating impact on your portfolio. Here’s what to do … …

Rumblings of Nuclear War … Paying the Piper … Big Trouble in Little Stocks
Here’s a summary of stories from this past trading week, with a link to the full articles online. …

OPEC Shenanigans and What’s Next for Oil
Hopefully you heeded my warning about why the OPEC agreement was doomed to fail, leading to a sharp decline in crude oil prices. Crude oil is down 14% from the October 19 …

Big Trouble in Little Stocks: The Disturbing Message You Must Hear
There’s a potentially disturbing message coming from the markets. …

Is the Mother-of-all-Bubbles (Finally) Bursting?
Well, 2016 may go down in the financial history books as a real game-changing year: The end of the great bull-market bubble in bonds. …

Gold Rally Is Significant …
Get ready! Protect your money and get in a position to grow it ... …

Roughly Every 80 Years, the Piper Always Gets Paid …
We’re in the early stages of a sovereign debt crisis that hits the global economy roughly every 80 years. Here’s what to do … …

Carlos Danger’s Gift to Investors
Trump or Clinton? Currency expert Boris Schlossberg has investment insights you can use after each outcome. …

Self-Driving Cars Wreck Old Auto Ideas
The world auto industry faces big changes as self-driving cars speed toward everyday use. …

Global Bond Market Insanity
My cycles are pointing toward a period of economic chaos ahead as all confidence in government is lost. Here's what to do ... …

Rumblings of Nuclear War
While all of America is nervously counting down the last days to a hotly contested election … Russia is resolutely building up its forces in anticipation of a future war. …

A Light in the Darkness … Calm Before the Storm … Ride the Bull?
Here’s a summary of stories from this past trading week, with a link to the full articles online. …

What Rising Social Anxiety and Record Gun Sales Tell Us
Starting way back in late 2012, I forecast a period of rising social unrest, domestically and internationally. And that forecast has come true ... …

What to Buy, What to Sell as Construction, Real Estate Get Rocked
The deterioration in these sectors aren’t good news for the U.S. economy, and are already leading to layoffs. …

Is now the time to bail out of stocks or sit tight?
Lots of folks are worried that their luck's about to run out in this long-running bull market. What about you? …

Some Are Finally Figuring It Out …
Analysts are finally figuring out what I've been saying all along. Be sure you're prepared ... …

Important Q&A with Larry!
I’ve been receiving so many email questions of late, about almost every market, that I decided to devote this week’s column to answering the most important ones. …

A Calm Before the Storm
When the sleeping markets awaken, investors need to be ready for a storm of trading. …

Automation Zaps Factory Workers
It doesn’t matter who wins the White House. They can’t stop the old-time American factory worker from going the way of the buffalo. But don’t blame China, blame automation. …

When gold will explode higher …
Plenty of forces are getting ready to light a fire under gold's price. …

A Small Bright Light in the Looming Darkness
Much of the world is careening toward confusion and conflict. And this is perhaps the greatest direct concern to American investors … …

March to War … Auto Malarkey … Follow the Money
Here’s a summary of stories from this past trading week, with a link to the full articles online. …

U.S. Pensions Suffer from Unrealistic Expectations and Mismanagement
The growing amount of underfunded pension liabilities poses a real threat to U.S. growth and solvency in the years to come. …

Get Mad About this Auto Malarkey! (Then Get Even)
Important lessons investors should take away from the auto loan malarkey … …

A Tidal Wave of Money is Moving into This Investment
Follow the money gushing out of equity mutual funds and into investments that cost less and deliver more. …