A note for those new to DINL and a reminder for existing subscribers: To reiterate what DINL is about and the objectives behind it. First and foremost it is about analysing the economic, investment and political worlds we live in - worlds intertwined and connected by 24x365 fully redundant telecommunication and news access. News is reported near instantaneously and all are informed globally. We at DINL assimilate and filter such data to give you objective fundamental and technical analysis both in the short and longer terms.

Next, we inform you of broader perspectives (historical, macro-economic and political) and areas which offer investment opportunity. In a more "globalized" world, this means looking at many markets and opportunities, be it commodities, foreign exchanges, or currencies. DINL is international in outlook and perspective. Although our lives are played out at the micro level, without a "map" or "guide" at the macro level, day-to-day decisions become ever more confusing and difficult. We try to keep a healthy mix of issues in DINL which we believe can help keep you informed both financially and personally. Quite simply, we are in the business of providing you, to the best of our knowledge, experience and resources, viewpoints which we believe can and will help you profit financially and give you an international perspective in the globalized world.

R. Buss, Editor