More Changes in the Global Marketplace, in the Latest Issue of Money and Markets

Larry Edelson takes a closer look at the forces that may affect the global marketplace in 2008. In this issue of Money and Markets, Mr. Edelson examines these forces and the possible affects they will have on investors.

Jupiter, FL (PRWEB) January 5, 2008 -- Larry Edelson takes a closer look at the forces that may affect the global marketplace in 2008. Mr. Edelson examines these forces and the possible affects they will have on investors.

The global marketplace has been ever changing and volatile the past year. However, 2008 could bring more changes in currency, real estate, and investments. There are three important forces that could affect the markets in 2008:

1.   Geopolitical turmoil: As the assassination of Benazir Bhutto demonstrated, Pakistan may be a big problem for the world in 2008. So could Iraq and Iran. Russia, too, may flex its muscles more. And Venezuela will pull some tricks, even though Hugo Chavez's "president-for-life" bid recently failed.

2.   Real estate woes: The subprime mortgage crisis is far from over. And falling real estate prices will most likely continue. This will continue to put strain on the world's financial systems. And it will force central bankers to continue throwing money at the problem.

3.   Soaring inflation: 2008 may very well be the year that inflation finally rears its head in the official numbers in a majority of sectors.

Meanwhile, the dollar will continue to lose value, causing consumers to lose purchasing power month after month. 2008 could be a disaster for some investors. But that doesn't mean smart investments can't be made. In fact, the secret is in China.

Over the last five years, tens of billions in bad debts were written off because it was just one division of the communist government owing another division. Add in China's huge export machine, its $1.345 trillion in accumulated reserves, and its partial privatization of the banks to use other people's money as equity and now China's banks are some of the strongest in the world, with reserve capital far in excess of western standards.

There should be plenty of upside in China, due to profits in select Asian shares as well as profits in natural resources investments. The reason being that, when demand for commodities rises, so do prices.

Now factor in the other forces: Geopolitical turmoil, subprime woes, and rising inflation. Each and every one of these forces makes investors nervous and sends them running for protection, for real wealth and tangible assets.

"They, too, point to huge profit opportunities in the natural resource markets, in select natural resource stocks and in tangible assets that flourish as the dollar continues to be devalued and as a new consumer class emerges in Asia," Mr. Edelson exclaims.

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About Larry Edelson and Money and Markets

With nearly three decades of experience in precious metals and natural resources markets, Larry Edelson has played a pivotal role in training Weiss Research staff and in guiding Weiss Research's customers to prudent investments in the sector. His Real Wealth Report, Gold Trader Hotline and Energy Options Alert provide a continuing education on natural resource investments, with recommendations aiming for both profit and risk management. His team of technical analysts helps enhance the timing of investment recommendations with the aim of continually improving the performance results for investors.

Mr. Edelson is also a regular contributor to the daily e-letter, Money and Markets. Recognized as an expert in precious metals and natural resources, he is often called upon by the media for his investing views. Mr. Edelson has been featured on Bloomberg, Reuters, and CNBC as well as The New York Times, New York Sun, and Marketwatch.com

Mr. Edelson holds a B.A. degree from Columbia University.

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