Why does Bill Bonner think there's a bear market in stocks?

As frightening as it is to consider public debt increasing to more than 100 percent of GDP, an even greater danger arises from a rapidly ageing population. The related unfunded liabilities are large and growing, and should be a central part of today's long-term fiscal planning.

A perfect trade is one that can answer three simple questions.

What are the Greek protestors so irritated about?

US dollar traders should keep a close eye on any and all developments out of the Euro Zone and recently-skittish financial markets.

With such an intense focus on the financial stability of European economies, there may seem little need of economic data.

The Bank of Japan is scheduled to release its April meeting minutes on Monday, and the central bank is likely to maintain a cautious outlook for the region as the appreciation in the exchange rate continues to weigh on the prospects for future growth.

The British Pound may remain under pressure if the Bank of England continues to sit on the sidelines following a political election that produced a hung parliament.

The Swiss franc is likely to remain volatile next week after the currency fell to a record low against the euro.

As to the Greek bailout, there are two points of view -- both of them insufficient. One group thinks the bankers should get their money. The other thinks the public employees should get the money.