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In 15 Minutes, Join Larry Doyle’s “Dollars and Sense” on No Quarter Radio

Posted by Larry Doyle on March 1st, 2009 7:44 PM |

In 15 minutes, join us this evening from 8:00 to 9:00 p.m. ET on No Quarter Radio for LD’s Dollars and Sense. These are truly historic times in the global economy. Let’s “navigate the economic landscape” without the pandering or nonsense found elsewhere!

The developments in the markets, economy, global finance, Wall Street, and Washington are occurring at breakneck speed. I will try to slow things down a bit and provide a sense of perspective. What did we learn in the markets over the last week and month and what do they mean for the weeks and months ahead? What is happening overseas and how does that impact us here at home? What is happening in the municipal sector and how will that impact the markets and our personal finances?
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Why Are Interest Rates Headed Higher?

Posted by Larry Doyle on March 1st, 2009 3:57 PM |

While our domestic stock markets are down approximately 50% over the last 14 months, there has been a rush of cash into short term money market funds, government bond funds, and in the last few months corporate bond funds and municipal bond funds. As I mentioned in my February 2009 Market Review, I am increasingly nervous about bond investments at this juncture. Why? I’m glad you asked.

1. Primarily due to the massive global government funding needs which are just starting to hit the market. In a recent piece, the highly regarded Financial Times projects global government debt issuance to TRIPLE in 2009.

German Prime Minister Angela Merkel is concerned about European countries looking to tap the markets on or near the same dates. She is proposing global coordination of debt issuance so as to insure that rates are not DRIVEN higher. (more…)

Tune In to “Larry Doyle’s Dollars and Sense” on NO QUARTER RADIO

Posted by Larry Doyle on March 1st, 2009 11:25 AM |

nqr-promoPlease join me this evening from 8:00-9:00PM (EST) on NO QUARTER RADIO for “Larry Doyle’s Dollars and Sense.” 

These are truly historic times in the global economy. Let’s “navigate the economic landscape” without the pandering or nonsense found elsewhere! What is on your mind? What would you like to address? Please share your questions and thoughts by calling in to (347) 677-0792, and also join our live chat room, which I’ll start up about 10 minutes before the show begins!

As a reminder, all NO QUARTER RADIO programming is archived and can be played back at any time. Just go to the NO QUARTER RADIO site and look for previous episodes. In addition, each program is available as a podcast on iTunes.

Many thanks to Larry Johnson and the rest of the team at No Quarter USA blog for providing such a vibrant vehicle as NO QUARTER RADIO.

The Road Less Traveled

Posted by Larry Doyle on March 1st, 2009 7:45 AM |

It is not just Robert Frost who has benefitted from the road less traveled. For many in the world of finance, developing greater diversity in a financial portfolio or not blindly buying the hot product has truly made all the difference. Developing a contrarian viewpoint along with varied perspectives takes a little time and patience but the effort expended is well worth it.

To provide further insight on this topic, I recommend Investing “Road Less Traveled” May Lead To Riches.

Have you found any paths not well traveled but well worth traveling? Any questions, please do not be bashful.

LD






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