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Chile is prime hunting ground for “elephants” — large, undiscovered deposits of all sorts of minerals — copper, lead, gold, silver and more …

That’s one of the most common questions I hear and one that shows how intimidated many U.S. investors are by investing in foreign stocks. What’s sad is that it is easy, simple, and inexpensive to invest in …

They called it “a relic of the past.” They described its last major bull market surge as an “anomaly.” They said it was a dinosaur of an investment, never to return to the arena of modern finance. Even The Wall …

In the most recent (third) quarter, Argentina’s economy grew 8.7% compared with a year earlier. In fact, Argentina’s $328 billion economy is on track to record its fifth straight year of annual growth …

At some point, our combative trade policy and ballooning national debt will (1) send interest rates higher as the Chinese become more and more reluctant to lend us money and (2) also drive the Chinese …

I put out my first major buy signal in gold in early 2000, when gold was trading at about $260 an ounce. I said then that gold was an easy double, moving to at least $500 over the next two years. I told my …

On Sunday, I’m boarding a plane for South America. My trip will include Chile and Argentina, from the eternally snow-covered peaks of the Andes to the windswept barrens of Patagonia. Part of my trip …

Indonesia has a market-based economy in which the government plays a significant role. There are 139 state-owned enterprises, and the government administers prices on several basic goods, including fuel …

Is this exciting or what? Gold has blasted above the important $1,035 level … the price of copper has almost doubled since April … platinum and palladium prices are soaring … and the price of oil has …

When gold and silver prices pull back, I like to buy precious metals and the companies that mine them — and you probably do, too. But when you get that pullback, what do you buy?

The Chinese consumer branding process is at the same point the U.S. was in the 1950’s and 1960’s. You have the opportunity to roll back the investment clock and cherry pick the very best, most recognized …

Our recent webinar — detailing the powerful forces driving down the dollar and driving up resource prices — could not have been more timely. Whether you saw it or you missed it, the transcript — just released, is …

Going forward, all it will take is one bad harvest to tip China over the edge from low stockpiles to no stockpiles. If that happens, America’s grain prices and farm-related stocks could blast off. So …

With federal budget deficits soaring, policy makers and other advocates are eyeing the huge sums that could be raised as a way to cover the costs of new initiatives. The newest idea, which appears …

I’m buried monitoring the markets virtually 24/7 … checking every piece of news I can get my hands on … watching almost every tick up and down in the markets. I’m running my cycle studies daily, studying …

Oil prices pushed near the top of their recent range this week, and the usual suspects trotted out on the TV to tell us why this rally couldn’t last. And on the face of it, their argument seems to …

The go-go days of the internet boom may be long gone, but the fertile feeding ground for IPOs these days is not in Silicon Valley, but is outside the United States …

Make no mistake about it. The developments over the last three weeks affecting the U.S. dollar — which continues to sink in value — are the most critical financial developments of your lifetime. The U.S. dollar …

The spot price of gold soared to its highest level ever this week, as the dollar tanked and precious metals bears got mauled. But many investors, still sitting on the sidelines, ask themselves: Do I want to buy …

Okay, I admit it. I have devoted a lot of this column to China, but I have done so because China is the fastest-growing country in Asia. Plus, there are more Chinese stocks listed on U.S. stock exchanges …

The feverish pitch for gold — and the worries over the declining value of the U.S. Dollar — are rising again. That’s not surprising. First, it’s pretty much official: The U.S. is losing its status as the world’s …

As I walked the exhibit hall at last week’s Toronto Resource Investment Conference, I was pleasantly surprised by the good news coming out of the small- and micro-cap explorers and miners at the show …

Singapore is an amazing city. Well, it is actually a state as well as a city. Like Monaco and Vatican City, it is a small but powerful country. Singapore is 26-square-miles in size with roughly 5 million citizens and …

By now it should be abundantly clear to you that my warnings are coming to pass. Gold is acting firm, having made a new 12-month high above $1,000 an ounce, and within a whisker of an new record high …

I just got back from visiting a new gold explorer in Idaho, and I think it may be one of the great bargains in North American gold exploration. Our story starts 5.3 million years ago. That’s when a section …

If someone loaned you $600 BILLION, and you wanted to borrow even more, you’d be very careful to stay on his good side, wouldn’t you? Of course you would! But that is exactly the opposite of how …

First things first. I’m sure you’ve heard about Bernanke’s statement last week in his speech at the Brookings Institute that the “recession is likely over.” After all, his comment is all over the news, all …

Many smart people say the markets are headed for another big leg down soon. And maybe they’re right. But traders and investors should always examine opposing views. Today, I want to make the …

Here’s a headline that broke my heart when I read it last week: “U.S. Poverty Rate Hits 11-Year High.” The U.S. Census Bureau reported that a sad-but-true 13.2 percent or 39.2 million Americans are …

If you’re not investing in the natural resource sector, you’re not protecting your money AND you’re missing out on some pretty hefty profits to boot. Consider, for instance, some of the profits subscribers …

Gold’s recent push above $1,000 an ounce is finally catching Wall Street’s attention. And yet many of the talking heads on TV still rush to say that gold is not a good long-term investment, that it’s …

I write a lot about China, but it isn’t the only country I pay close attention to. Another country that deserves your careful investment attention is India. First of all, India is Asia’s third-largest economy …

Like you, the Uncommon Wisdom team is off for the Labor Day holiday, paying homage to all and relaxing with friends and family. We hope you too enjoy the holiday …

You know all those electric cars and “clean energy” sources we’ll be riding in and using to wean ourselves off fossil fuels? They won’t be worth bupkis without rare earth metals …

You’ve heard of bulls in a china shop? Well, I’ve been criticized for being a “perma-bull” on China stocks, and while it is absolutely true that I believe that China has several decades of great growth ahead of it …

In my July 2008 Real Wealth Report, just 13 months ago, I warned my subscribers that the Dow Jones Industrials (DJI) — in real terms — had already lost 72 percent of its value when measured from its …

Oil prices recently came close to $75 a barrel before heading south again. Enjoy the cheap oil while you can. The odds are you’ll be paying higher oil prices by the end of the year. The good news is …

China is the No. 1 country to invest in for the next decade. Maybe two or three decades. But even though the opportunity is tremendous, the dangers are …

I’m in Asia right now. And I can tell you firsthand that things here are far more vibrant than most in the West seem to think. In a small, luxury housing development just 15 minutes from Bangkok’s bustling …

The video of our Weiss Global Forum goes offline promptly at midnight tonight. So these are the LAST 15 hours you have left to view it. For the past couple of weeks, we have been doing our best to alert you …

A currency crisis … a superpower mired in an unconventional war … cutthroat capitalists preying on honest merchants … political activists mounting “tea party” protests …

China has traditionally been a major coal exporter … but tight supplies and surging demand is churning up promising investment opportunities. China has been growing so fast that it has to supplement …

If you haven’t been making money, on the other hand, then may I suggest that you carefully read today’s column — because I am now going to lay out my profit roadmaps for three key markets for the rest …

Thank you SO MUCH for your wonderfully positive feedback to our Weiss Global Forum! If you missed the live event video or want to see it again, just turn up your computer speakers and …

The recent rally in the U.S. dollar has sent gold lower, dimming the hopes of gold bulls and putting fire in the bellies of those who say the yellow metal is just a “barbarous relic.” Maybe so. But …

If you listen to the mainstream media, Obama’s Cash for Clunkers stimulus program is a huge success. Americans burned through the initial $1 billion allocation in no time, so the Democrat-controlled …

First things first. If you haven’t already done so, please make sure that you’ve registered for our 100 percent FREE Weiss Global Forum. This international online event features top Weiss Research analysts …

Larry here with the answers to our quick quiz. If you’re among the many that thought the green line in this chart was the ETF linked to the Chinese stock market, you guessed incorrectly. It’s actually …

The U.S. dollar is in a world of hurt, and that means the golden juggernaut — the long-term rise of gold — is gathering steam. What do I mean by a world of hurt? I mean the U.S. dollar tumbled below …

With the U.S. and foreign markets in an upswing, we have a quick quiz for you that can lead to some very interesting opportunities. There are no right or wrong answers. Just go to my blog and …

Japan has been one of the worst places you could have invested your money over the last five, 10, and 20 years. Some people, including Japan’s Prime Minister Taro Aso, think that is about to change …

Wow, what great markets we now have, eh? Many are in the best trending modes they’ve been in months, while others are in well-defined trading ranges, swinging nicely back and forth. Either way …

It’s expected that most of the world’s farmers will produce wheat and soybean surpluses this year. What worries me, though, is when we DON’T have surpluses. And when you throw in the expectation that …

They say the only thing constant in this world is change. That’s certainly true in Asia where some big changes are brewing. The best way to explain those changes is to show you five long-term …

I don’t normally give specific recommendations in my Uncommon Wisdom columns. I reserve those for subscribers to my Real Wealth Report. However, since almost all of the suggestions …

World cereal prices hit record highs in 2007 and in the first half of 2008. Consequently, food prices spiked, which in turn triggered riots in dozens of countries along with a series of food export bans. Since then …

I see the most powerful and most profitable trends that will define your investment success (or lack thereof) for the next decade. What I’m talking about is getting the heck out of investments that …

Let’s do that now, by using the best forecasting methods I know of. They’re based largely on a science I’ve been deeply involved with for more than 30 years — the historical analysis of the internal …

The early part of July saw crude oil tumble 19 percent from its June highs. This led many investors to wonder: “Is the rally in crude over?” Probably not. While oil may bounce around between $54 and …

Alcoa is always one of the first companies to report its quarterly earnings, so the Wall Street crowd is typically very eager to hear what the aluminum giant has to say. Well … Alcoa reported …

No doubt you’ve heard about last week’s G-8 Meeting in L’Aquila, Italy. And no doubt you’re hearing a lot of sound bites from the G-8 and the media about the U.S. dollar being a very hot topic at the meeting …

In the short-term, the price of gold appears ready for a possible sharp pullback. This will definitely open up some excellent buying opportunities because my long-term outlook is as bullish as ever …

You’ve heard a lot about the Cap and Trade bill working its way through Congress. I have no doubt that some variation of this Tax and Kill legislation will ultimately pass. And somebody is going to make a …

I often get the question, “Larry, what do you think will be the best and worst sectors to invest in for the next five years?” So this morning, I’m going to answer that question. For many of you, my answer …

On the eve of Independence Day, I urge you to declare your own financial independence — with precious metals. It’s no secret that I think gold and silver are going to become a lot more expensive …

The World Bank is a global financial institution that makes loans to developing countries for the stated purpose of reducing poverty. It provides low-interest loans and interest-free grants for investments …

I just arrived at my condo in Bangkok, Thailand ― my home away from home ― where I’ll be working out of for the next four or five months. Expect me to cover lots of ground as I report from the front lines …

Man, we are seeing some wild times in the metals markets recently — big swings up and down, as gold and silver move opposite the U.S. dollar. It’s almost as if international investors are having trouble …

I was raised in a small, rural farming community in western Washington, and my parents knew most of the people in town on a first-name basis. It was a slice of Mayberry RFD heaven. The policemen in my …

Could the economy get any worse? Could real estate prices continue to decline? Could Detroit take more hits? Could manufacturing and retail sales slump more? Absolutely! But as I’ve often warned …

Gold bulls have been having a tough couple of weeks. The yellow metal has taken it on the chin as the U.S. dollar rallied hard. Many market analysts are rushing to say this shows that gold just can’t get …

If you’re a U.S. stock market investor, you’re probably a much happier camper today than you were a few months ago. Since the beginning of March, the S&P 500 has rallied nearly 40 percent …

If you’re like the average investor, you’re probably wondering how can stocks rally when the economy continues to sink? How, too, can commodities ― especially oil ― surge when unemployment continues …

If you’re like the average investor, you’re probably wondering how can stocks rally when the economy continues to sink? How, too, can commodities ― especially oil ― surge when unemployment continues …

These are not normal markets — take what you know about how the market moves on fundamentals and throw them out the window, where they will probably drown in a flood of government money …

Since the market topped in 2007, I’ve written over and over about the major causes of the implosion — the multi-billion-dollar trade deficits, the tanking U.S. dollar, the lax lending practices, and the Fed’s …

Five months ago, in my January issue of Real Wealth Report, titled “How to Make A Bundle of Money in 2009,” I published my six forecasts for this year. Let’s see how those forecasts have unfolded …

President Obama’s chief-of-staff says … “You never want a serious crisis to go to waste. What I mean by that is it’s an opportunity to do things you think you could not do before.” — Rahm Emanuel …

The TV experts are breathless again thanks to some triple-digit Dow Jones moves. Like a bunch of thirsty frat boys on a Friday night, the Wall Street crowd is so eager to throw a party that they’ll latch on …

Every so often it pays to take a few steps back … look at the charts from a longer-term point of view … and put the markets into perspective. This is especially true today with so much confusion in the …

Whether the 2009 hurricane season turns out to be a snoozer or a bruiser, I have four picks for you — two bullish, two bearish — to play this summer’s potentially wild weather. The major hurricane …

How would you react if the Dow Jones jumped from about 8,200 to 10,000 in a single day? That type of one-day moon shot happened to the Indian stock market last week. The Bombay Stock Exchange’s …

Thirty-eight years ago, in 1971, President Richard Nixon declared the last Monday in May a federal holiday — a day to remember and honor America’s fallen soldiers, as well as other loved ones …

For weeks now on UncommonWisdomDaily.com and on my blog, I’ve been talking about the new downleg in the U.S. dollar. This is bullish for commodities in general. I’ve also been talking about how oil prices …

The Dow Jones Industrial Average suffered a 3.5 percent loss last week. One of the main culprits was a report from the Department of Commerce that retail sales dropped by 0.4 percent in April …

In my April 6 column, just six short weeks ago, I told you a “Big Asia Rally” was coming. And I suggested ways to play it by staking out positions in …

The recent market rally has a lot of experts, analysts and investors scratching their heads. They ask: How can the market go up when dark storm clouds of failing banks, budget deficits and soaring …

I spend so much time crowing about great investing opportunities in Asia that I’m worried you may think stock market profits are practically guaranteed. Nothing could be further from the truth …

These days, it seems like many investors have forgotten that it’s ok to try and make some money. Almost everyone I know is playing it ultra safe instead. But with interest rates so low, you’re making less than …

The market rally has gone on a lot longer than I thought it would. In fact, there are some signs of real strength — signs that this rally has further to run. Does that mean the big, bad bear is dead …

When is the last time you heard someone brag about how much money they were making as a day trader or house flipper? Answer: Not for a long, long time. How about a red-hot IPO? Can you even name …

First, a warm, hearty welcome to our new readers of Uncommon Wisdom! In just two short months, more than 30,000 have joined our new e-zine. Welcome and thank you! Now, to be sure all my readers know …

What if I told you that there was a producing silver miner, sitting on nearly half a billion ounces of silver equivalent, that you could buy for under a buck a share. Would you be interested? You’d probably have …

Intel wants you to believe that its PC business bottomed out in the first quarter and is about to return to normal. “We are seeing signs that a bottom in the PC market segment has been reached. I believe the …

Everyone ― and I mean everyone ― should consider owning at least my top three gold mining shares. Why? Because of what the Federal Reserve is doing to the value of the dollar. It’s deliberately debasing …

There’s something you need to do for your own mental health: Stop thinking about homes as investments. You know those guys who are trying to reinflate the housing bubble — Tim Geithner, Ben Bernanke, Larry …

I watched with interest the turnout at the anti-tax “tea parties” all around the country last week. The Atlanta gathering attracted 20,000 people, but close to 1,000 protestors gathered in my little corner of …

I’m wrapping up my holiday in beautiful Phuket, Thailand, after a few days of much needed rest. But not to worry. As you know, I’ve been on top of the markets ― even having my laptop with me while sitting on the beach …

Offshore investment is getting a bad name lately, but that’s the tax-avoidance variety. There’s another potential investment offshore …

This should be easy for many of you. Name the two fastest-growing economies in the world. First of all, we know who they are not. They’re not any countries in North America or Europe because both of those …

Back on January 8 in a related publication, I told my readers in very clear terms that, 2009 would become known as “The Year of the Trap” for investors. I went on to explain that while the economy would …

With the economy on the skids, many investors are seeing their investments crash and burn. If that description fits you, you might want to do what I’m doing — take a step off the fast lane and try …

For the last two weeks, I’ve written about the economic comings and goings (mainly goings) of the Montana economy, and while I received a small mountain of positive comments about those two articles …

On my current trip to Asia I’ve been to Singapore twice, Hong Kong, Tokyo, and Bangkok. Late next week I’ll be in Bali, Indonesia, for a few days of quiet time, with a stop in Kuala Lumpur. So let me make one …

March was a good month for the markets – just about everything went up … but not gold. Gold ended the month down 2.1 percent. So is the time for investing in gold over? Heck, no! While gold underperformed …

I normally write about Asia, but I’m going to take you across the Atlantic Ocean today. Specifically, I’d like to tell you about Air France-KLM. Air France-KLM, the largest airline in Europe, was formed in 2004 …

Two weeks ago in my March 16 issue titled, “Early-bird Profits: Grab Your Share Now” I told you in no uncertain terms that … A powerful, multi-month rally in the Dow Jones Industrials, the S&P 500 …

Treasury traders heaved a sigh of relief this week after the Treasury Department sold $40 billion in 2-year securities, an amount that matches a record high set last month. Foreign buyers showed up … this time …

The mainstream media paid scant attention to it, but the recent naval standoff in the South China Sea could define the relationship between China and the United States for years to come …

It’s official. Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke is going to do what I’ve been warning you about for some time now: Print money out of thin air. That’s the decision he announced at last Wednesday’s Federal Open …

Oil is starting to look bullish. Is this just a bear market rally, or has the plunge in supply finally caught up with falling demand? And how can you play this move? First, let’s look at a chart of oil prices. You can …

If you’ve been heavily investing in the U.S. stock market, 2009 has been horrible so far. The Dow Jones started the year at 8,776 and dropped to 7,062 after two short months. That’s a 19.5 percent haircut …

Just a quick heads-up in case you missed it: We’ve changed our name from “Global Wealth Report” to … Uncommon Wisdom. If you’re curious about the reasons why, click here. But more importantly, be sure …

I’m going to cut right to the chase: There’s oodles of money to be made over the next few months … and I want you to have the early-bird’s advantage to cash in on the coming profits. So right now I’m …

It’s Sunday evening here in Bangkok, Thailand. I’m just back from my yoga and Tai chi workouts, my two favorite ways to de-stress and prepare for the markets to open Monday morning. Since I have a …

If you own gold and silver, you can probably sympathize with one of the most famous pharaohs in Egyptian history, Ramses III. Ramses III was a noted collector of treasure. In fact, he may have ended …

The World Bank published a bank study for G20 finance ministers and central bank governors last weekend, and it offers a gloomy prediction that the global economy will shrink in 2009, the first time since World War II …

If you haven’t already done so, before we get started today, please make sure you’ve read last week’s column where I warned you about how the world is on the brink of a new monetary system …

In one of my favorite movies, “Clockwise,” British comedian John Cleese plays a character who just cannot get to a very important appointment no matter what he does. And every time it seems the day is saved …

If you think times are tough here in the United States, you should take a look at what is happening in Japan. The Japanese economy has fallen off a cliff. The most recent GDP numbers show that Japan’s …

It’s just a few minutes past noon. And I’m sitting at my office desk in my Bangkok apartment, gazing out the window at one of the world’s most culturally diverse and bustling cities.