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Thursday, June 26th, 2008

Video: Buffett Concerned About “Stag” and “Flation”

Warren Buffett said yesterday that he was concerned about “stagflation”, or slowing in the US economy while inflation accelerates. “I think the ‘flation’ part will heat up and I think the ’stag’ part will get worse.” This video clip makes for interesting viewing material.

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Tuesday, June 24th, 2008

Picture du Jour: Sun Rising Over Japanese Stocks

The sun may be rising over Japanese stocks. After years of underperformance, the tables seem to be turning in Japan’s favor. Although the Japanese stock market will probably not escape the leash effect of Wall Street’s bearish sentiment, it should be in a position to better fend off downside risks.

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Sunday, June 22nd, 2008

Words from the (investment) wise for the week that was (June 16 – 22, 2008)

A ton of doubt … Sentiment deteriorated further during the past week as oil prices rebounded, more bad news in the financial sector surfaced, economic woes mounted and inflationary pressures intensified, compounding already-jittery investors’ anxiety. Read all about this in my weekly review, highlighting some thought-provoking news items and quotes from market commentators during the past week.

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Friday, June 20th, 2008

SA consumer under enormous pressure

By Kevin Lings
For a number of months we have been highlighting the enormous and increasing pressure on the consumer. This follows a four-year period of astounding growth in consumer income and spending, as well as an unprecedented increase in consumer debt. The release of the Q1 2008 SARB Quarterly Bulletin yesterday provides some additional evidence […]

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