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how bout an educated response? Better yet, why dont you tell me how it works.... Keep in mind, I dont disagree with some of these theories, I just dont comprehend how the indexes could be propped for an extended amount of time.

Yeah I would have to agree with your 1st and 3rd points, jury still out on the 2nd point. BUT, how could any group of people prop the major indexes? I could maybe see the DOW being propped up for a short amount of time since so few stocks make it up, but no way could the NAS and the SP be...

If in fact, the midterm elections theory is true, how is it done? Is some institution manipulating the market by bringing artificial demand and therefore keeping the markets propped up??? I understand the theory but just dont see how it could possibly work? If it is true, arent the markets...

Is the general consensus that there is no way that the govt. can tweak the numbers?? Is the rate of inflation as we see it generally accepted by most, if not all, economists as correct? OR are their wild valuations across the board??

With all due respect I dont see that happening, drug and pharma companies make so much money treating all these diseases. The money aint in the cure, its in the treatment.... In my opinion IF all those diseases are cured, other diseases will take their place and the cycle will repeat itself.

thanks rosy... would you mind giving me the basic explanation of your post?? Also, how is the Consumer Price Index derived?

I am not an economist but definately like to keep myself up dated on the current economic environment. That being said, I would like to pose a question to others on ET who are smarter than me in the field of economics. Since M3 is not reported anymore and the government can print as much...

I am curious if anyone had read "Empire of Debt". I have not read it and wondering if it is worth a read.... Is it all just doom and gloom or does it have some reasonable ideas....

In SDS leveraged inverse index etf @ 66.37 with stop @ 64.37. Looking for reversal of sp500 off highs.

117. that is some confusing shit, I guessed on half........

In my humble opinion we are topping out in the Dow and SP. PPI came in stable which most are interpreting that inflation is under control, great news, and the market is going down today? Being the day before the FOMC meeting I would at least say that the market would be slightly positive today...

In my very humble opinion, this correction in gold will definately lead to lower prices in the near future. Long term however, Gold is going much much higher. The reasons which are a matter of fact. The article below is very interesting..... http://www.traderdaily.com/column16/3286.html

I agree, IB is very cheap and has been very reliable for me. I trade stock and options through one account at a very competitive commish. Also it does matter if your a serious trader and paying $8 to $10 flat rate commissions. Trading is like any other business where you would like to keep...

gotcha, thanks!

my question is about a put spread. In a theoretical position where I purchase a put at 70 for 1.60 and sell a put at 65 for .60 with the same expiration date. I am expecting price action in the stock to drop past 70 so the 70 put is ITM and the 65 put that I sold remains OTM. I want the 65...

"as long as someone steps up to the plate and pays a higher price..." Thats the rub. The prices in Western MT have been inflated by out of state investment from areas such as Cali. where they could sell their house for 500k to a Mil. and turn around and buy a lot more in MT for half the...

Missoula Montana, 32 yrs, Trading 2 years, 1 year getting freight trained as a newbie daytrader, now just starting to hold my own in the world of swing but by no means am I a full-time professional trader. Moved to Phoenix a year ago to trade in a prop firm and found out I couldnt stand...

Thanks for the replies and the insight. I agree with you all, I think we get stagnation in the local market followed by a correction. How much of a correction and how long it will take is something only time can tell....

I guess my more exact question would be, can a certain area of the country be totally insulated from national trends and the forthcoming real estate correction that nearly everybody agrees is going to happen?? It is just amazing to me that in tiny little Missoula Mt one has to fork out...

I have lived in Western Montana all of my life and I can not believe the current economic situation and am wondering what is happening in other parts of the country. Housing prices have gone through the roof in the last 5 years not unlike many other parts of the country. The average price of a...