The Coming Boom in Retail Sales

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A combination of Legislative mandates, the Stimulus Plan, reduced competition and new consumer savings and income could result in surprisingly robust retail sales by the Fourth Quarter of 2009.

I’m not an expert on retail but I do have an excellent track record of analyzing economic and political trends and forecasting future events. An unusual confluence of factors are coming together which could bring a pleasant surprise to the devastated retail industry.

First, The Term Asset-Backed Securities Loan Facility (TALF) is a new, one trillion dollar, program designed to ‘unlock’ consumer credit that will begin on March 17. Secondly, the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act which took effect on February 10, prohibits the sale of imported products that contain lead or phthalates. It is estimated that there is more than $600 million in toys alone made illegal by the law that are sitting in warehouses. The Coalition for Safe and Affordable Childrenswear says its members have $500 million in unsalable soft goods. And, there’s $125 million of motorized bikes, four wheelers, all which totals over $1 trillion dollars, according to an article by Joseph Pereira in the March 5th edition of the Wall St. Journal.

Thirdly, is the large number of retail chain stores and mom and pops outlets that have closed in the past year and inventories of the survivors have been slashed to minimums. A shortage of goods coupled with tax rebates and consumer savings could create a classic supply-demand imbalance going into the Christmas season. Toys, in particular, could be in short supply. Retailers could achieve pricing power and well-needed profits will follow.

The downside? This imbalance could trigger the beginning of an inflationary cycle that would carryover to the entire economy. But that’s what the Fed, the US Treasury, and the politician’s objective is, right?

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Will Socialism Save Capitalism?

"We have tried spending money. We are spending more than we have ever spent before and it does not work." -- Henry Morgenthau Jr, May 9, 1939, appearing before powerful Democrats on the House Ways and Means Committee.

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H. L. Quist Interview via London

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Last week I was a guest on "Above Politics" radio out of London, UK. Click here to listen to my conversation with Host Martin Bain.

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Profit From an Inflationary Boom

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H. L. Quist on Financial Lifeline Radio

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My guest appearance, yesterday, on Financial Lifeline Radio was an excellent opportunity to discuss with the show hosts Dave Harbison and John March our mutual concerns about the current economic environment and my views of the opportunities you as an investor have before you. The show archives remain 'live' for two weeks.

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H. L. Quist on Dresser After Dark Radio Show

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Recently I was a guest on the Michael Ray Dresser "Dresser After Dark" talk radio via lifestyles streaming radio and had a chance to discuss my perceptions of the current economic climate.

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Holiday Greeting from H. L. Quist

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I want to wish you all a Happy New Year!

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There are opportunities, even in this challenging time. Consult your financial adviser, and stay tuned to my blog, video reports, and radio program.

I welcome your feedback.

And, if you are stuck for a gift, I would like to suggest my book as the perfect gift for family, friends or employees. It is a great educational tool. While you are ordering the book for others, consider a copy, print or download, for yourself!



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