2. March 2009 by Dan Walkow, CFA, CMT.

Recent actions by the US and now the UK restricting foreign hires do not bode well for free trade and anti-protectionist policies. Is Canada next?

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2. March 2009 by Dan Walkow, CFA, CMT.

There is always a bull market somewhere and at this juncture it is the US dollar.

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2. March 2009 by Dan Walkow, CFA, CMT.

CHICAGO (MarketWatch) — Following Berkshire Hathaway Inc.’s worst year on record, Chairman Warren Buffett told shareholders Saturday that the economy would remain in “shambles” during 2009 and beyond, offering no prediction about the future may hold for U.S. stocks.

The book value of Berkshire Hathway “A” shares  fell 9.6% but the stock has fallen 44%.

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2. March 2009 by Dan Walkow, CFA, CMT.

The Canadian dollar is under pressure since reaching 110 USD in the fall of 2008 and the CAD dollar is now testing its recent lows of 78.35. If breeched it brings in the possibility of a continued decline over the next several months.

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2. March 2009 by Dan Walkow, CFA, CMT.

Growing financial tensions among Eastern Eurpoean countries gives rise to the stability of the Euro over time.

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2. March 2009 by Dan Walkow, CFA, CMT.

Recently I was interviewed on the David Ingram show regarding cross-border investment issues.

You can view the show here

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