Economy & Markets' Weekly Digest It's getting to be mid-November, and the tell-tale signs are showing that this megaphone pattern Harry likes to point to is starting to reach its conclusion. Industrial production is down, as is construction spending, and gold's surging – though not for the reasons you might expect. What's that mean for the markets? Two things, and unfortunately, together they're not helpful. We could go up or down, it's as simple as that, but whichever way it goes will be long-term – we're likely done with the repetitive short-term up-and-downs. Meanwhile, Rodney's focused on money that's only ostensibly tied to the stock markets, like the severance package ousted McDonald's CEO Steve Easterbrook will receive and the unclear landscape for oil, which doesn't even look the same as it did a few months ago. As always, stick with Economy & Markets on these weekly twists and turns. VISIT ECONOMY & MARKETS » URGENT MESSAGE FROM ECONOMIST WHO PREDICTED 2008 MARKET CRASH: HELL IN 2020: Why Revolt Is Coming And How To Prepare Now Click Here To Watch Now >> This Week in Economy & Markets... Manipulating the Megaphone I've been harping on this megaphone pattern for quite a while now, but you've got to remember, there's a reason why these megaphones are so important for predictions: They tend to occur at the major tops before a fall. Think 1965, 1968, and again in 1972. Three tops to what's... Wasting Money on CEOs Last weekend McDonald's dismissed CEO Steve Easterbrook for having a consensual relationship with a subordinate. The relationship broke the rules, which Easterbrook admits. The company obviously fired him for cause. For his troubles, he walks out the door with $700,000 in severance, plus a potential $70 million in stock and ... What's Driving Gold? I have shown conclusively in my ebook on gold, How to Survive & Thrive During the Next Gold Bust , and past newsletter issues that gold correlates primarily with inflation rates – not just in the past century, but back to the 1700s! I have also shown that inflation correlates most ... Oilmageddon and the Global Economy I grew up on the Gulf Coast, beginning in Florida, then over to Texas, then part way back to Louisiana. We weren't testing beaches, we were following boats. My stepfather joined our family when I was quite young, essentially becoming my parent. He took a job on a shrimp boat ... Economy & Markets  |  Dent Research You are receiving this e-mail as a part of your free subscription to Economy & Markets E-Letter. Remove your email from this list: Unsubscribe. To cancel by mail or for any other subscription issues, write us at: Charles Street Research Attn: Member Services, 819 North Charles Street, Baltimore MD, 21201 | Phone: 888-211-2215 | Fax: 410-223-2682 LEGAL NOTICE: Protected by copyright laws of the United States and international treaties. This e-letter may only be used pursuant to the subscription agreement and any reproduction, copying, or redistribution (electronic or otherwise, including on the worldwide web), in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited without the express written permission of Charles Street Research. This work is based on SEC filings, current events, interviews, corporate press releases and what we've learned as financial journalists. It may contain errors and you shouldn't make any investment decision based solely on what you read here. It's your money and your responsibility. The information herein is not intended to be personal legal or investment recommendations and may not be appropriate or applicable for all readers. If personal advice is needed, the services of a qualified legal, investment or tax professional should be sought. We expressly forbid our writers from having a financial interest in any security recommended to our readers. All of our employees and agents must wait 24 hours after on-line publication or 72 hours after the mailing of printed-only publication prior to following an initial recommendation. Click here to view our privacy policy.