Bob Chapman We See Totally Surreal Markets

Bob Chapman interview with www.contraryinvestorscafe.com. 20 Oct 2010

An excerpt from Bob Chapman's weekly publication The International Forecaster :
October 20 2010: US dollar finding a temporary bottom, gold, silver, and commodities continue to make sense, mortgage scandals, surreal markets, dollar devaluation guaranteed, record deficits, US finally tries to live within its means.
As we write, the US dollar is in the process of trying to find at least a temporary bottom at 76.50 and to launch a countertrend rally. We would think a rally back to 80 is achievable, but we do not believe it’s sustainable - only some stabilization through the election. Japan drew a line in the sand at 82 and finished last Friday trading at 81.37. That does not smack of success, but we see improvement over the next two weeks.
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Bob Chapman : Markets are torn by near zero interest rates and risk aversion

...Markets are torn by near zero interest rates and risk aversion. A trillion have left money market funds over the past 16 months. Some have gone into bonds, junk bonds and into the market. You cannot have it both ways. Bonds cannot go higher and the market is very dangerous, especially with three quarters coming up with passable to bad results. Then there is the possibility of tax increases next year to accompany 19 new taxes in the Medical Reform package. There is also the possible passage of Cap & Trade, which would double gas prices, illegal alien amnesty and government taxing or taking over your retirement plans. These issues are why it is so important to replace almost all the incumbents in November. Bob Chapman in The International Forecaster 26 June 2010