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	Ask A Broker Q: What's the "Carry Trade" and why is it important? A: Lind Plus Senior Market Strategist Greg Perlin and Market Strategist Mike Marshall answer.

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

	Upcoming Webinars Get trading ideas and strategies for markets each week, and ask questions via live online chat.

	Book of the Month The 2009 Commodity Trading Guide contains an impressive amount of valuable information for anyone involved or interested in the commodity and financial future markets.

	Did You Know? The "January Effect" refers to the tendency of small-cap stocks to outperform large-caps in January, but in recent years the trend has started in December or even earlier. November-January has historically been the best three-month span for stocks, according to the Stock Trader's Almanac.

Return of Confidence, and Commodity Inflation in 2009
by Matt Roma
As we put an extremely volatile year behind us, I think there are reasons to be optimistic about the markets in 2009. I believe we will begin to see a restoration of investor confidence and more normal market conditions, bringing many opportunities, particularly in commodities.

Lind-Waldock Joins TraderPlanet, a Social Networking Site for Traders
by Kristina Zurla Landgraf
Lind-Waldock® has recently joined the TraderPlanet®.com community, a unique new social networking site for traders.

Fundamentals of the Currency Markets
by Darrell Jobman
The currency market is truly a global market, influenced by events and issues taking place 24 hours a day. If you have money in stocks or commodities or other investments, the currency market provides diversification into a new area for your portfolio.

Monthly Market Memo
by MF Global Research
MF Global Research analysts offer their outlook and trade recommendations in January. They say "cross currents are thick" in equities, but favor light long exposure. A target of $55 per barrel was seen in crude oil by month's end. Sign up for a free trial to MF Global Research and get timely intraday audio and written market reports too.