About one year ago …

Thu, Dec 18, 2008

Interviews

About one year ago Jim Rogers was interviewed by the financial times. Below are some of the things he said and how they played out.

To save time, I will be paraphrasing and not quoting, do not worry we have video evidence ;)

  • If a 6%  decline in the stock market causes the man to cut interest rates by 6% , what is he going to do when the market is down 36%?, What’s he’s going to do when we have a real crisis. He’s going to print money til we run out of trees. ( As of this writing (12.18.08) we are down 38% and helicopter Ben has the printing presses running 24/7)
  • The U.S. is in recession   (The government made it official we are in recession since Dec. 07)
  • Auto’s are in a recession  (Ask the Detroit 3 what has happened since)
  • Housing sector is  in recession ( how many For Sale signs are in your neighborhood)
  • Many parts in the financial industry are in recession ( No Wall St. bonuses this year)
  • The Dollar will have a brief rally (see chart below)

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