The annual Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit started on Monday in Beijing, and I bet there will be a lot of discussion on the state of China and Asia in the global economy.

My readers all know the impact of ... Read More

This article What China-Japan APEC Talks Could Mean for Investors originally published at Daily Gains Letter by George Leong.

As far as investment and trading opportunities go, gold is currently the stock market’s poor cousin. No one really craves the yellow ore at this time. The reality is that unless you are looking for jewelry, there’s really no reason ... Read More

This article Gold Prices: Where They’re Headed and How to Profit originally published at Daily Gains Letter by George Leong.

As many of my long-time readers may already know, I have been bullish on China and Chinese stocks for some time. However, I’m now thinking that there could be some growth issues forming in the shadows—but that doesn’t mean there ... Read More

This article My New Strategy for China’s Slowing GDP Growth originally published at Daily Gains Letter by George Leong.

In 2013, when it was announced that the eurozone had emerged from its double-dip recession, the European stock market was optimistic and drove stocks higher.

Yet there was a sense the route to higher gross domestic product (GDP) growth was ... Read More

This article How to Play the Coming Eurozone Depression originally published at Daily Gains Letter by George Leong.

Not too long ago, the European Central Bank (ECB), to fight the economic slowdown in the eurozone, lowered its benchmark interest rates. The hope with this move was the same as it was in the U.S., England, Japan, or ... Read More

This article How the ECB’s Actions Could Boost U.S. Markets originally published at Daily Gains Letter by Moe Zulfiqar.

I’m not sure how many of my Daily Gains Letter readers realize that Chinese stocks, as reflected by the Shanghai Composite Index (SCI), have outperformed the S&P 500 so far this year. After offering up underwhelming performances since 2009, the ... Read More

This article How to Position Yourself as China Becomes World’s Biggest Economy originally published at Daily Gains Letter by George Leong.

The stock market appears anxious to move higher to new record highs.

In the past week, the Federal Reserve released its Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting minutes that suggested it wanted to see stronger, sustained growth before deciding on ... Read More

This article What I’d Consider Buying as the Market Moves Higher Again originally published at Daily Gains Letter by George Leong.

It began with the battle for Crimea, followed by the shooting down of Malaysian flight ML17 in eastern Ukraine, but for Russia, which was blamed for both, there has been a battle over the strength of its economy, triggered by ... Read More

This article How Good News from Belarus Could Mean Gains for U.S. Investors originally published at Daily Gains Letter by George Leong.

Think all is well—or at least OK—with the global economy? Don’t relax too much, as that doesn’t seem to be the case. As we all know, spending drives economic growth, whether it’s from consumers, businesses, investments, or governments. Without ... Read More

This article Trouble in the Global Economy? (McDonald’s, Wal-Mart Say So) originally published at Daily Gains Letter by George Leong.

As we move towards the end of July, trading in the stock market continues to be murky and filled with obstacles and uncertainties. The S&P 500 is holding on to a small gain this year, but there’s still a sense ... Read More

This article Stock Market: Institutions Moving in Opposite Direction of Investors originally published at Daily Gains Letter by George Leong.