Marc Faber on Bloomberg June 29, 2009 discusses the economy, financial markets, his near-term outlook and long-term forecasts.
We’ve probably most likely seen a major low on March 6, 2009 when the S&P hit 666. Here in Asia most markets actually bottomed out in October/November of last year. So I think what will happen… If the S&P drops again towards 800 I’m sure there will be another stimulus package and another massive monetary injection. And if that doesn’t help then another one will come when the S&P drops toward 700. I don’t think we’ll see new lows. I also believe that the economic recovery will be relatively dissapointing with the government sector expanding.
It is basically the government that is creating jobs and the private sector is hardly creating any jobs.
Marc Faber’s Near Term Outlook:
Right now, for the next 4 – 6 weeks, I think the dollar could recover somewhat, I think bonds could rally somewhat, I think industrial commodities could come under pressure and gold kind of move sideways or come under pressure. That’s a near-term call.
Marc Faber’s longer term outlook:
Long-term, the situation is different. Longer term i look for essentially a weak US Dollar and for strength in commodity prices and of course also gold. And, the relative outperformance of Asian shares vis-a-vis European or US shares.
Marc Faber on the US government’s ability to save the economy:
I have zero confidence. Absolutely zero. There is no political bill to reduce the deficits and to keep money tight.
Copyright Information: Copyright SHTFplan and Mac Slavo. This content may be freely reproduced in full or in part in digital form with full attribution to the author and a link to www.shtfplan.com. Please contact us for permission to reproduce this content in other media formats.
There's an 84% chance you won't remember where you read our unique information. Don't be another statistic.
Comment by Anonymous: "You’ve never tried to teach a class in a minority school, have you? Good."
Comment by NickelthroweR: "Funny, but that was a quote I was going to use originally instead of what I said. The Greeks, too, were overwhelmed not long after this..."
Comment by The Moon is a Harsh Mistress: "@ferndale, Those SOBs take our money and give nothing of value in return. If they took my money and my child came out of their..."
Comment by The Moon is a Harsh Mistress: "You got one part wrong; they will not be running the country because they are too stupid to be up to such a task. The Chinese..."
Comment by The Moon is a Harsh Mistress: "Everyone in favor of abolishing the Department of Education string one of those bastards up from the nearest tree! When TSHTF..."
Web Design and Content Copyright 2007 - 2011 SHTF Plan - When It Hits The Fan, Don't Say We Didn't Warn You - All Rights Reserved
The content on this site is provided as general information only. The ideas expressed on this site are solely the opinions of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the opinions of sponsors or firms affiliated with the author(s). The author may or may not have a financial interest in any company or advertiser referenced. Any action taken as a result of information, analysis, or advertisement on this site is ultimately the responsibility of the reader.