At times like these, when emotions are running high in the markets, it pays to take a few steps back ... look at the charts ... and put the markets into perspective. This is especially true today, with so much bad news out there ... with so many threats to your wealth ... and so much confusion, even amongst experts. Indeed, the onslaught of nightmarish news about the U.S. economy continues to hit financial markets around the world like a Category 5 hurricane. But through it all, please keep the following in mind: Major fundamental trends do NOT change overnight. The mortgage, debt, and real estate crises in the U.S. are not over, not by a long shot. Martin and Mike are on top of these markets like sharpshooters. Follow their wisdom on these ...