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	Ask A Broker Q: Does technical analysis still have merit, given the market's extreme volatility? A: Lind Plus Senior Market Strategist Bill Dixon answers.

	Friedman's Futures Forecast Lind Plus Senior Market Strategist Jeff Friedman shares his market insights and outlook for December and beyond in his monthly report.

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	Did You Know? For 24 years, PNC Bank's Christmas Price Index has tracked costs of the components of the popular song, "The 12 Days of Christmas." The index rose 8.1% this year, led by a 33.3% increase in seven swans-a-swimming, which will set you back $5,600. However, five gold rings were a bargain this year, down 11.4% to $349.95 retail. For more details, go to www.pncbank.com/christmasindex.

VIX – The Fear Index
by Matt Krupski
The last two months haven’t been pretty for investors, and some of that fear is still present. One way to track how much fear there is in the market is through the "Fear Index," officially known as the Volatility Index, or VIX.

Trading and Investing in Gold
by Phil Streible
The global slump has caused sharp sell-offs in nearly all commodities, including gold. Demand has slowed and investors have been forced to liquidate positions to raise cash.

Monthly Market Memo
by MF Global Research
MF Global Research analysts offer their outlook and trade recommendations for debt, currency, equity, and commodity markets in December. They see a slightly brighter year-end for equities while the dollar remains the beneficiary of safe-haven flows. Sign up for a free trial to MF Global Research and get timely intraday audio and written market reports too.

Gartman Says U.S. is in "Serious Recession"
by Kristina Zurla Landgraf
Market prognosticator Dennis Gartman gave his thoughts on the economy in a provocative speech at the Futures Industry Expo on November 11, 2008, and said it's "abundantly clear" the U.S. is in a "very serious recession."