Crude Oil prices will Spike says Shell CEO

commodities and crude oil price is particular is may be about to spike , according to Dutch Shell CEO who was heard this morning saying to Bloomberg that ""The economy will turn, demand will come back and the overcapacity of supply will disappear", Jeroen van der Veer says. crude oil prices are how rising to about 68 dollars a barrel still low compared to last summer record high of about 150 dollars a barrel , it seems that there is a rush towards commodities and especially crude oil by countries like China eager to get rid of their mass of US dollar liquidity from fear of hyperinflation scenario , despite that the dollar is gaining ground lately , this is far from being a sign of economic recovery , we are not out of the tunnel yet say experts

Student loans default are their highest rate in about a decade

Student Loans , College Grads Get 'D' for Debt

student loan debt and interest rates are a burden on student shoulders, how can you start your life with a 100K debt ! defaulting becomes the rule not the exception...diplomas do not come cheap , more and more students need a lending hand , banks , foreclosed home or repossessed car become the norm , loans investing intelligence are a complicated formula especially in a failing economy ,
Graduates are leaving college with a mountain of debt, especially in these turbulent times , with no jobs perspectives and with an unemployment rate at about 8% according to official stats

Geographically Based E.T.F. ishares shares

opportunities in gold silver platinum other precious metals and hard commodities , sector exposure sector futures , trading commodities...gasoline ETF and energy in general are very popular , bonds stocks , short funds becoming more attractive , ETF vs ETN
Interview and discussion with Deborah Fuhr of Barclays ETF Research Head. Many people are moving toward seizing sector products, because the challenge in this environment is if you believe in the sector. (The Bloomberg Edge)