The Traderszone Network

Authored by Mark St.Cyr,

Since the initial turmoil began with the onset of what is now referred to as “The great financial crisis,” one strategy has proven more profitable than any other. That strategy? BTFD (buy the f___n’ dip.)

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Here’s a piece from Bloomberg  for some background catching up on what’s going on China’s transition to consumption-led growth
And how its benefitting the Australia economy (and others)

When last we checked in on Djibouti, the tiny east African nation of 900,000 people that shares a border with lawless Somalia to the south, and is separated from war-torn Yemen by just 13 miles of water across the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, China had just announced that the country would play host to Beijing’s first overseas military outpost.

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The birth of a new superhero franchise, a key retailing earnings release, and the biggest economic report of the month are all on tap for investors during the next five trading days.

There is no economic data nor central bank speakers scheduled in the Asian timezone today
As for markets:
– Japan is open
– Singapore is open
– HK is closed
Looking ahead – Europe and the UK, of course, is closed.

Submitted by John Rubino via DollarCollapse.com,

Talk about diminished expectations. Friday morning’s estimate of 1.4% Q4 GDP growth is being hailed as a pleasant surprise. Which is odd, considering that for most of the past century a number this low would have been seen as weak enough to require emergency action.

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If you’re disabled, here’s what you need to know about applying for Social Security SSI or SSDI.