1) Volatility is Right on Schedule For several weeks now, I’ve been discussing the pending arrival of excessive volatility in the financial markets. Well, the volatility train has arrived according to schedule, and this week we saw domestic equities get hit hard by sellers. While stocks were lower this week, bonds and gold were up big. So, what does this all mean—and what does it say about the financial markets in general? What about oil prices? What are they telling us about markets? Find out how all of these volatile markets shook out in today’s leadoff segment. Plus, what’s the deal with the Swiss franc and the de-pegging of the euro? 2) ETF Strategies: Bonds and China Although a high cash position is the best way to ensure your money is safe, there are many areas of the market—particularly bonds and international equities in places such as China—that currently offer what we think is a strong risk/reward proposition when compared to over-valued US equities. So, what do other big na
