Future Sight

A Macro view on the economy, markets and business. This is the copyrighted property of Jonathan Rose Company, LLC 2004-2011 it is not in any way associated with Jonathan F.P. Rose or the Jonathan Rose Companies whose website can be found at rose-network.com

Why Americas Future & The Electric Train Are Inherently Linked

jonsyrose | June 24, 2009

The electric train represents a significant factor in the “greening” and self sufficiency of America. With much of the country connected to rail networks freight can be moved with great ease and far more importantly by electric locomotives. Electric trains have all their torque available all of this time, one of the primary advantages of the electric motor, therefore they can pull more cargo per motor. All the necessary rolling stock already exists, much of the track is in place and therefore the only intial cost for freight would be new engines. If the power for these trains is generated by wind farms and solar power plants you will see a rapid reduction in emissions and gasoline usage.

Notes on a Scandal: High Dividend Investor’s Survival Guide to This Unsustainable Rally

jonsyrose | June 7, 2009

This may be a tradable rally, but non-traders should stay away, this is no time to be buying new long positions for a long term hold. Why? 1. Notes on a Scandal: A Brief Chronology of the Latest Rally For those lacking the time or technical background to follow some of the superb Seeking Alpha [...]

When Will Obama Go To War

jonsyrose | April 6, 2009

 “History does not repeat itself but it does Rhyme” Mark Twain  Barack Hussein Obama and his administration along with the “Great Depression” historian and Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke are repeating almost every move executed by Franklin Delano Roosevelt during the 1930′s “New Deal.”  This can be seen right down to the wording of their [...]

America in Crisis

jonsyrose | March 25, 2009

The current financial crisis we are in is escalating out of control, I question whether the current administration has anyone who understands what is happening, why it is happening and is operating without some vested interest; never mind whether they have the correct answers as to how to solve it. The creation of a new [...]

Key Business Growth Areas

jonsyrose | March 10, 2009

There are several areas of the US and Global economy that should experience significant growth in the next several years making them great investments with strong potential returns. Looking to these areas will pinpoint key technologies and individual companies that should outperform the market and will make great entrepreneurial opportunities. These areas are Energy, Healthcare, [...]

Obama Bin Laden

jonsyrose | August 21, 2008

So the DNC is coming up in Denver next week….. I think it may be a bit of an abortion myself…… sorry for the poor humor but with Al Jazeera both wanting to come and being allowed to come and film it signifies the worst potential interest possible in Obama. For anyone who doesnt know [...]

Oil – Black gold or White Elephant – the Bust that must inevitably come

jonsyrose | May 27, 2008

Anyone who listened to this advice would have made a fortune in 2009 – future sight

Very Politically Incorrect

jonsyrose | May 3, 2008

I know I am going where no one should go but I have a few very contentious statements, comments and questions? No one seems to be voicing these out loud but I am sure people are thinking it……. Is Barak Obama a Muslim and how extreme are his views? Why does he seem to want [...]

Credit Cards and The Growing Consumer Debt Epidemic

jonsyrose | November 27, 2007

Household debt has now exceeded the national debt of the USA – what does this mean, this means that the people who live in America, you and me, owe more money to companies (particularly banks) than the entire government does to other countries!!!! This figure is incredible but how has debt spiraled so far out [...]

Credit Cards and American Consumer Debt

jonsyrose | November 27, 2007

Household debt has now exceeded the national debt of the USA – what does this mean, this means that the people who live in America, you and me, owe more money to companies (particularly banks) than the entire government does to other countries!!!! This figure is incredible but how has debt spiralled so far out [...]