VXX Opportunity: Reversion to the Mean - The nice attribute of volatility is that it is mean reverting. As I have stated many times, volatility is unlike other asset classes because it does have a predictable nature to it.  ... but I do not believe that Greece and Portugal will cause a global crisis moment.  ... has trade idea - Surly Trader

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Rising Interest Rates Might Be A Buy Signal for Commodities - By CAROLYN CUI - The Federal Reserve raised a key interest rate in February, and market gauges are pointing to more increases in coming months. Does that mean it is a good time to buy commodities?  According to new research, the answer is yes. In fact, periods of rising rates may be the best time to buy. - WSJ Personal Finance

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The Danger Of 0% Interest Rates - Brian S. Wesbury and Robert Stein - The Fed is losing sight of its No. 1 job--maintaining price stability - Forbes

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War? - Sanctions on Iran's gasoline imports? That's war talk. - By the Monitor's Editorial Board - Congress is moving quickly to force Obama into blocking gasoline sales to Iran over its nuclear ambitions. A US naval blockade is the only real way to enforce that. And from Iran's point of view, that means war. - Christian Science Monitor