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Trends, Patterns, Indicators

Identifying consistent patterns and trends in business and in the financial markets. Useful key indicators for market timing, warning signals, bullish investing signals, and trading/investing opportunities.

Concerned about the Consumer? Look at What China Wants

by Darcy Travlos,, Forbes, Investors concerned about a potential US “Double Dip” ought to focus where the growth is:  luxury […]

Caught in a Steel Trap (from wsj)

There’s an output boom in steel with global production up 15% last year to a record 1.42 billion tons. So […]

Russian IT market is trending upward

Report reveals sectors charted for greatest development to 2016 “The Russian IT market http://www.ictrussia.com/ has bounced back. In fact, all […]

Low Oil Prices Not Here To Stay, Says Barclays

By Kenneth Rapoza, Forbes Blog, Enjoy the drop in oil prices, because it’s not going to last.  In a 114 […]

Global stocks lose steam on weak German growth

Global stocks lose steam on weak German growth and dashed eurobond hopes to tackle debt crisis Colleen Barry, AP Business […]

Web 2.0: How to Spot the Top

by Joshua M Brown, Reformed Broker,  “When I see a bubble, I invest.” – George Soros I don’t think there […]

More optimism in the Ukrainian IT market in 2011

IT product and service sales in Ukraine stabilised and even began to grow in 2010. In interviews and opinions expressed […]

Poland’s road construction sector thrives on ample funding

Poland hosts a dynamic road construction sector funded by the General Director for National Roads and Motorways, National Road Fund […]

401(k) Withdrawal Mistakes to Avoid

Simply saving in a 401(k) plan isn’t enough to ensure your retirement security. You also have to withdraw the money […]

“The End of Fake”

by macromon, Global Macro Monitor, We have no idea how the S&P downgrade of the U.S. is going to play […]