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To: sea_urchin who wrote (17424)3/6/2003 5:28:43 PM
From: Gary H  Read Replies (2) | Respond to of 81145
 
I don't understand how anyone can consider Saddam as having weapons which will cause horrific damage to people ALL OVER THE WORLD. ??? Pure fantasy.
Q: Will Israel feel free to trounce Palestine once Iraq is contained?

Seems this guy was some kind of threat.
news.bbc.co.uk



To: sea_urchin who wrote (17424)3/6/2003 6:32:55 PM
From: sea_urchin  Respond to of 81145
 
Believe it or not.

en.rian.ru

>>>IRAQ BLOWS UP ABOUT 2,500 OIL OILFIELDS <<<



To: sea_urchin who wrote (17424)3/8/2003 1:42:47 PM
From: sea_urchin  Read Replies (2) | Respond to of 81145
 
This is what John Murphy has to say.

murphymorris.com

>>>The Dow has undercut its February low. But, once again, the RSI is showing some positive divergence. All that means to us is that the market has reached a potential support zone and is looking oversold. It doesn't make us bullish. But it does argue against being too bearish as these levels and at this point in time.

...as we listen to the media talk about the rally in gold day after day (and with some resolution of the Iraq situation drawing close), we think this is a time to be more cautious on gold." Since then, gold stocks have taken a decided turn for the worst.

There's a time to act -- and a time to watch. Right now, we're in favor of watching.<<<

And this is the view from the MidEast:

ameinfo.com

>>>Darkness before the dawn, investors keep their nerve

Regional equities and real estate prices will boom once the Iraq crisis is over, although in Baghdad investors are already jumping the gun. A third great oil boom is in prospect.<<<

Anyone for a nice piece of real-estate in Baghdad?! Somewhere near the old palace!



To: sea_urchin who wrote (17424)3/15/2003 4:23:22 PM
From: sea_urchin  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 81145
 
Latest Aden Report.

adenforecast.com

>>>WeeklyMarket Commentary
March 14, 2003

By Pam and Mary Anne Aden

VOLATILE TIMES

It's been a wild week and the markets continue to be dominated by war news. The Dow Transportations hit a new bear market low, along with England, Japan, Germany, the dollar index, T-Bills and the 10 and 30 year yields while gold shares fell to three month lows preceding yesterday's almost $11 decline in gold. Meanwhile, the Euro, Swiss franc, platinum and oil all hit new bull market highs.

The sharp fall in gold and gold shares means a full sized D decline is underway and gold will likely stay volatile. Remember, D declines tend to be the sharpest decline in the intermediate cycle. But as long as gold stays above $317, the major trend will remain up. For now, gold is under pressure below $350, but if it stays between $350-$330 during this decline, it will be strong in the bull market and in a great buying area.

As for stocks, the bear market is strong but yesterday's surge means we could see some short-term upward volatile swings before the bear resumes its course. The Dow Industrials remains very weak below 7900 but if it closes above 7900, it could rise to the 8300-8500 level, but it would still be weak.

In the short-term, much of the action in all of the markets is going to depend on how the war issue plays out.<<<



To: sea_urchin who wrote (17424)3/15/2003 4:49:32 PM
From: sea_urchin  Respond to of 81145
 
And here's Marc Faber

ameinfo.com

>>>Commodities may be near term overbought, and gold and gold shares are still correcting (I would not rule out a decline of gold to below $300), but this is where I see the ‘new’ leadership for the next five to ten years. Lastly, if commodity prices do strengthen, it will be very beneficial for resource rich countries around the world including Argentina, Brazil, Russia, Malaysia, Indonesia, and to some extent Thailand. <<<