The Edelson Institute - The mainstream media is fixated on the on-again/off-again U.S.-China trade deal; so much so that some important stories are slipping through the cracks. Here, I’ve rounded up important, need-to-know briefings and charts on everything from a flipped-out Fed to a looming Brexit crisis to gold, oil and debt. Consider this your “must read” for the […]

The Edelson Institute - Lithium and lithium stocks roared like lions through 2017 into 2018 … but they fell asleep in January of last year, and they’ve snoozed ever since. Well, now there’s strong evidence those sleeping lions are ready to wake up and roar. And you can play this mega-trend, this supercycle, for potentially big bucks. First, let’s […]

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The Edelson Institute - Have you been watching palladium lately? This metal is driving toward higher prices. But you know what? A combination of forces is going to put the pedal to the metal. If you think prices are high now, just you wait! So what’s going on with palladium? Well, it’s high and going higher, as you can […]

The Edelson Institute - The market has enjoyed a nice rally since it bottomed in late December. So is it all clear for the bulls? No! Make that: Heck, no! The macro news keeps getting worse. Something that hasn’t gone up? Retail sales. Data out today revealed that those fell 1.2% in December, their biggest one-month drop since 2009. […]

The Edelson Institute - It’s no secret I’m bullish on gold. But there’s something going on with another metal. Something that makes me more bullish on it than I am on gold. The metal I’m talking about? It’s silver! And silver miners? Well, they’re like diamonds in the dustbin at recent prices. Now, here’s where you may think “Sean’s […]

The Edelson Institute - I have three powerful gold charts for you. If you aren’t bullish now, you should be by the time you finish reading this short article. Because gold is looking more bullish than a street festival in Pamplona, Spain. Chart #1 Gold is Forming a “Bull Flag” What’s that? The pole of a “bull flag” is […]

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The Edelson Institute - From an increasingly favorable supply/demand balance to strong central bank buying, gold has lots going for it. Use any short-term pullback to get on board! Happy Year of the Pig! The Chinese New Year has started, and it’s now officially the year of an animal that most Americans associate with barbecue, pulled pork sandwiches, and […]

The Edelson Institute - Gold is soaring. Soaring! It just clocked its highest finish since mid-May, and is enjoying its longest win streak in a month. Suddenly everyone is a gold bull. And yet most of them don’t even know why. I’ll tell you why. Let’s start with the fundamentals. Teaser: It starts with the U.S. dollar, which one […]

The Edelson Institute - I have been recommending gold positions to my subscribers recently … and I’m poised to add more. Because gold miners are whispering to us right now. And they are saying: “Prices are going higher. A LOT higher.” This all relates directly to the things I’ve been pounding the table about recently. The economic timebombs about […]

The Edelson Institute - I think we’re hitting an iceberg, and the lookout (the Federal Reserve) is too scared to tell the passengers. In fact, the Fed is so scared, you can smell the sweat. But rather than be the bearer of bad news, the Fed is passing out party favors. So, the crowd on Wall Street keeps the […]

The Edelson Institute - You know I’m worried about how the government shutdown could hurt the economy. On Tuesday, I said the longer the government shutdown drags on, the more it grinds down imports, exports, consumer spending and more. And if it keeps going for weeks … months … it could throw a big wrench in the works for […]

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The Edelson Institute - My friend Phil is waiting by his mailbox for a board game that’s made in China. No, the game is nothing like “Monopoly.” It’s called “Resident Evil 2,” and is based on a zombie movie starring the lovely and talented Milla Jovovich. And the fact that it is not in my friend Phil’s waiting hand […]

The Edelson Institute - We’re looking at a breakdown of law and order. By that, I mean if the government shutdown continues another week, even the federal courts will run out of money. They will lose the ability to function with any semblance of normality. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg. At 28 days long as of […]

The Edelson Institute - The market enjoyed a nice rally this week. So has my bearish outlook changed? No. Make that: Heck, no! The macro news keeps getting worse. • On Monday, Chinese exports badly missed expectations, falling 4.4% vs. estimates of a rise of 4.8%. This is on top of slumping car sales in China. This raises the odds […]

The Edelson Institute - I like to think of myself as an optimistic guy. Not today. Today, I have to come to grips with an ugly truth. And yes, there’s an investment angle in this. As a nation, we depend on our leaders to guide the country along, hopefully to a better tomorrow. Too bad for our children, then, […]

The Edelson Institute - Happy weekend. The markets may be closed, but wise investors are getting a jump on things. Here are three must-see stories (and one chart) that will put you ahead of the pack. Earnings Get Cloudy This earnings season could be … interesting. S&P 500 companies on average are estimated to turn in 14.5% growth in fourth-quarter profit. […]

The Edelson Institute - I get more and more bullish on gold with every passing week. Heck, gold is officially in breakout mode. If you aren’t playing this move yet, I have a recommendation for you. My first chart is a weekly chart of gold itself. Image credit: StockCharts.com Gold broke out a few weeks ago. You can see […]

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The Edelson Institute - Wow, the stock market rallies for a couple days, and suddenly the bears are on the run. The bulls are back in full force, baby! This rebound is gonna rock! Maybe. Look, I have more long than short positions in my own portfolio. However, I am gradually shifting and using rallies to do it. I’m […]

The Edelson Institute - I think “Bearded Spock” is my spirit animal. Let me explain: In an episode of the classic TV series “Star Trek,” the crew journeyed to a “mirror universe.” Everything was the opposite of their world. And Spock had a beard. Well, on Thursday, I saw the Dow fall by about 2.8%. The Supercycle Investor portfolio was up about 2.8% […]

The Edelson Institute - Many stocks are in a bear market … but not gold miners. They’re doing just fine. Better than fine. Today, I’m going to give you the top forces driving gold and miners higher — and how to play it. Force #1: Fed Rate Hikes are Toast! Money markets have been paring back expectations of rate […]

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