Actually Saudia Arabi is an ally of the US. We have a several mutual interests such as keeping ISIS in check, and keeping Russia and Iran in economic trouble by keeping the pice of oil low. IMHO.

Do you know the saying, 'when you hear hoofbeats, think horses, not zebras?' This is a financially oriented site... why would your mind go to that IRA and not the Independent Retirement Account?

Is that a fact? Where do you get that number from? Does it factor in increased demand and increasing birth rates?

It made me hold tighter. Nothing has changed. Going higher.

I disagree, after reading the above this looks like a distinct opportunity.

I like your work, but I have to respectfully disagree here. Americans have a tendency to state opinions about foreign elections from the safety of their homes. As someone who holds Israeli citizenship, I am the one who has to deal with rockets landing on my home if we elect the wrong leader. As for Bibi's recent announcement that he would not support a two-state solution, he means with the PA's current leadership. It is hard to make peace with someone who won't stop trying to kill you.

Japan and China no longer have physical supermarkets? I think there will always be those who'd rather see the food before they buy it. Especially for things like fresh fruit/vegetables, meat and fish.

Too early to tell if the latter.

I couldn't agree more! GDX is breaking out...

Such as? I thought the author was dead-on with some of these predictions. A lot can happen in 5 years...