Wasn't he on the wire just a week ago how he believes commodity prices will rally through 2010? I remember that day well because everything from copper, sugar to wheat had a +3%/+4% day.
Wouldn't suprise me one bit. Pump it higher, short, then slam it to move price lower = easy way to profit. They're all the same...
I have seen zero disclosure on Roubini's portfolio. Some say he was in the stockmarket troughout 08 riding it out but I haven't seen any confirmation on that. Personally I have seen him suggest to get out of the dollar but I don't recall him naming an alternative. I do remember him calling gold an ancient relic designed to fool the fools. The fool.
"Friends, if you are not off to the humpty dumpty hamptons this weekend and staying in the city lets get together in my Tribeca loft tomorrow Saturday evening starting at 9pm for a nice party with hors d'houvre, music and drinks. Please do not forward this invite as this is a private party and space is limited; if you like to come please RSVP and let me know as we will have a strict enforced list with the doorman. The address is XXXXXXXXX Leonard St. #XXXXX. Some extra wine/drinks are welcome. Hope to see you tomorrow. Ciao Nouriel"