Monthly Archives: April 2011

The Chinese Socialist Experiment Begins to Unravel

Posted on April 29, 2011 by David Mint

It appears that the Chinese Socialist / Communist Experiment is beginning to rapidly unravel. From AP: Rising prices are a political threat to China’s communist leaders and they have declared taming inflation their priority. But they suffered a setback in … Continue reading →

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Watch “2011 Royal Wedding Ceremony” on YouTube

Posted on April 29, 2011 by David Mint
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72 Hour Call for April 29, 2011

Posted on April 29, 2011 by David Mint

Today’s Call: British Pound to Rise vs. US Dollar. Currently 1.67/1.00. Rationale – Combination of Tourist demand for pounds and patriotic sentiment increasing demand for pounds during Royal Wedding weekend. Result of Call for April 26, 2011: Japan Government Bond … Continue reading →

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72 Hour Call for April 28, 2011

Posted on April 28, 2011 by David Mint

Today’s Call: May 11 Soybeans to rise. Currently 1350-2. Rationale – Result of continued storm activity in South and flooding in Mississippi valley to continue to drive speculation of lower crop yields in the US. Result of Call for April … Continue reading →

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Free Shipping at APMEX Mobile Site Ending Soon

Posted on April 27, 2011 by David Mint

If you are interested in purchasing physical silver and not the “maybe it exists, maybe it doesn’t” iShares/JP Morgan/ETF variety, our Affiliate APMEX can help you acquire Brand New Silver Bars and Rounds. They are offering free shipping on mobile … Continue reading →

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Fro-man jumps on a bike

Posted on April 27, 2011 by David Mint

At NW Everett and Broadway the bikeman whom we affectionately call “Fro-man” jumps out at cyclists like Dr. J in his younger years to cheer them on their way. “Round the back, through the hoop, and you scream touchdown?, U … Continue reading →

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72 Hour Call for April 27, 2011

Posted on April 27, 2011 by David Mint

Today’s Call: USD Index to fall. Currently $73.35 Rationale – US Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner gave a speech reiterating that the “Strong Dollar Policy” was still being pursued. Again, statements such as these should be traded against. Result of Call … Continue reading →

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72 Hour Call for April 26, 2011

Posted on April 26, 2011 by David Mint

Today’s Call: Japan Government Bond (JGB) 5 year yield to fall. Currently 0.49%. Rationale – Anticipation of combination of FED signaling continued easy money policies coupled with BOJ bond purchases in wake of disaster increasing price of JGB farther out … Continue reading →

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The Mint Finger Puppet Theatre

Posted on April 25, 2011 by David Mint

The First Mint Finger Puppet Theatre, a satire of Ben Bernanke’s upcoming press conference. Enjoy:

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72 Hour Call for April 25, 2011

Posted on April 25, 2011 by David Mint

Today’s Call: US Dollar Index to Rise. Currently 74.19 Rationale – Dollar Oversold, Short Covering Rally, FED to work to control inflation. Result of Call for April 19, 2011: Silver Price per Oz to fall. Was $44.07, Currently $47.00. Bad … Continue reading →

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