Archive for the ‘Commodities’ Category

$135 Oil: Who is the Culprit?

With oil seemingly headed straight for Goldman Sachs’ $150 new price target, there is lively debate going on right now whether or not commodities as a whole are in a speculative bubble. We may very well be at the beginning stages of a bubble much like the U.S. housing market was in a bubble during […]

“Inflation is back!” that’s what the headlines are starting to say and what I have been predicting for some time. Why is it back? The all mighty U.S. economy is slowing and the E.U. is also so how could we be in an inflationary environment? First of all, this should not be a shock to […]

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Gustaf Rounick was born and raised in Manhattan. He graduated with honors in economics from Trinity College and has worked at premier commercial real estate finance companies in New York City such as Prudential Financial and Deutsche Bank. In 2003, he undertook several successful real estate projects in Miami ranging from single condominium unit "flipping" and brokerage to entire building renovations and condominium conversions. In late 2005, he made the strategic decision to sell all his real estate assets and reinvest in Mendoza, Argentina. In 2009, Gustaf will be buying real estate in Miami and Los Angeles from banks and distressed sellers. He will be rehabilitating the structures with a strong focus on improving energy efficiency and sustainability. To request more information, use the contact link above.