Ian R. Campbell

Ian R. Campbell, FCA, FCBV, is a recognized Canadian business valuation authority who shares his perspective about the economy, mining and the oil & gas industry on each trading day. Ian is also the founder of Stock Research Portal, which provides stock market data, analysis and research on over 1,600 Mining, Oil and Gas Companies listed on the Toronto and Venture Exchanges. Note: The Commentary and information above is provided 'AS IS' and solely for informational purposes, not for trading purposes or advice.

Most Recent Articles by Ian R. Campbell:

France, Germany: Barely positive Q3 GDPs, outlook negative November 16, 2012
Eurozone:  Back in technical recession, economist poll results November 16, 2012
The weaker Spain's economy at the time it seeks financial aid, the worse off will be the entire Eurozone economy
United States – Grover Norquist, only in America! November 15, 2012
The World Can Not Afford A Second Fiscal Cliff After Europe’s Failed Attempt
Japan’s GDP negative, Japan now in technical recession November 13, 2012
It appears that from here Japan may require an ever more careful eye on the part of traders and investors.
Greece – Debt:GDP ratio reduction timing November 13, 2012
As I see things, austerity programs and real GDP growth are not bedfellows
Greece bailout payment – not next week? November 9, 2012
In the end, government inefficiency – that is, not getting things done in a timely manner – contributes to the risk that at some point one or more country-specific economic trains might derail.
Canada to follow U.S. into ‘fiscal cliff’ recession November 8, 2012
Hyperinflation – for the United States, a myth?
Globalization – what has it really meant to trade, jobs and recovery November 6, 2012
This is a commentary you might consider passing on to your children, grandchildren, and friends with children and grandchildren
Canada’s job market tightens in October, what does that portend November 5, 2012
Loss of 20,000 private sector jobs in October; and,15,000 reduction in self-employed persons
U.S. October jobs report November 2, 2012
The unemployment rate increased to 7.9% from 7.8%.
U.S. consumer confidence reported to have risen further in October November 2, 2012
I can’t square increasing U.S. consumer confidence with the facts that U.S. consumers must deal with each day
Economic forecasting – how credible? November 1, 2012
It makes absolutely no sense to generate a ‘next five year’ forecast in 2012 for the U.S. economy based on the economic performance of the U.S. economy from 1980 to 2000
United States fiscal cliff – think hard about it now and on November 6 October 31, 2012
The required ‘fiscal cliff’ negotiations may in the end be similarly conducted
Greece:  New budget to be tabled today October 31, 2012
"In the end, Spain will either have to ‘go its separate way from the Eurozone’"
The U.S. consumer and the ‘right question’! October 18, 2012
It seems unlikely U.S. consumer’s houses are the source of their available spending funds
Spain:  Moody’s decides not to downgrade Spain’s sovereign debt further October 18, 2012
Market reaction interesting
How worried should one be about the financial markets? October 17, 2012
Financial market returns tend to be comparatively very low today at a time world economic risks seem very high
U.S. August net trade deficit reported at U.S.$44.2 billion October 17, 2012
How worried should one be about the financial markets?
Six simple U.S. economic charts worth thinking carefully about October 16, 2012
Three Big Areas that David Rosenberg Gets Right
Update on Greece October 15, 2012
Greece, based on the size of financial support that likely will be required in the end, almost certainly can be supported by Eurozone partners
IMF head Christine Lagarde suggests Greece and Spain should be given more time October 11, 2012
“Struggling European countries such as Greece and Spain should be given more time to reduce their budget gaps”.
Watch for possible important developments in Greece this week October 9, 2012
Could it be that Greek negotiations are the (or an important) reason Spain continues to postpone bailout requests?
IMF lowers global growth forecasts, and likely that of the United Kingdom October 9, 2012
If GDP declines in those countries, can developed country GDP declines be far behind?
On financial advisors, Mark-to-market rule changes October 4, 2012
What currently is going on in Spain may be but an early representation of what may go on with many of the large world Banks and Investment Banks in the next months and years
Free cash flow – the best valuation metric October 2, 2012
Recurring Operating Income
Consultancy says Spain’s banks could need 60 billion euros October 1, 2012
Commodity price trends as economic and stock market indicators
Spain’s federal budget announces large spending cuts September 28, 2012
Lengthy debate to begin, unlikely to end well
Greek debt report may be delayed for U.S. political reasons September 24, 2012
The foregoing questions are ones I think everyone should think hard about
Portuguese protests against austerity September 21, 2012
A meeting of Portugal’s State Council is scheduled for today in an effort to diffuse what is said to be a potential political crisis
Should country specific trade surpluses and deficits be seen as positive, neutral, or negative? September 21, 2012
What it does say is that the U.S./China trade deficit is unprecedented, and that there are optimistic, middle ground, and pessimistic opinions about it