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Ever since Richard Russell called a “Dow Theory bull signal” last Thursday, the debate has been rekindled as to whether the US stock markets are experiencing a primary (secular) bull market or a rally within a primary bear market, i.e. a secondary or so-called cyclical bull phase. This post adds some additional perspective, including reference to a very topical research study by Ned Davis. [...] More on this topic (What's this?) Dollar Bull Trend NOT Over (Comments for thetechnicaltake, 1/13/12) Investor Sentiment: Are Investors Rushing Towards the Edge of a Cliff? (Comments for thetechnicaltake, 1/7/12) Investor Sentiment: Are Investors Rushing Towards the Edge of a Cliff? (GreenLightAdvisor Views, 1/9/12)  By Prieur du Plessis, on July 31st, 2009 posted in: Economy, Investment, Markets, Money  Leave your comment
Are we done with this recession? I missed this discussion of a few days ago, featuring an economist, Nouriel Roubini of New York University, an historian, Niall Fergusson of Harvard, and a billionaire, real estate investor Mort Zuckerman, debating what is to come. Rather late than never, as the clip makes for good viewing material. [...] More on this topic (What's this?) The Free Market is Nothing More Than a Fairy Tale (Wealth Daily, 6/29/09) You Want to See a Sobering Real Estate Chart? (Wall Street Daily, 12/2/11) How an Unsound Global Monetary System Creates Boom/Bust Cycles (the Underground Investor, 4/20/09) 
In this guest contribution, Asha Bangalore concludes: “There is sufficient room under the provisions of current programs to provide support for the working of the financial system, and the Fed, as implied in the minutes of the June meeting and testimony by Bernanke, is currently focused on promoting growth and designing a suitable exit strategy.” [...] More on this topic (What's this?) Out of Answers, Federal Reserve Can Only Offer Empty Rhetoric (Money Morning, 12/13/11) How to Win Bernanke's War on Savers with a 19% Yield (Money Morning, 1/18/12) What did the Fed know? (Wealth Daily, 12/1/11)
This is a very humorous clip on Timothy Geithner’s difficulty in selling his house, including a short “consultation” with housing economist Robert Shiller. [...]
This post provides links to a number of interesting articles I have read over the past few days that you may also enjoy. [...] More on this topic (What's this?) Your New Skin Will Be Ready in 30 Minutes (Wall Street Daily, 11/22/11) Options Expiration – December 30, 2011 (My Trader's Journal, 12/30/11) The War on Loyal Customers (Michael James on Money, 12/20/11) By Prieur du Plessis, on July 30th, 2009 posted in: Investment, Markets, Money 3 people had their say - chime in!
Reporters of the Wall Street Journal have produced a three-part video series on the crisis on the Street, looking at “What happened”, “Why it happened” and “What happens next”. This is an excellent overview of the financial malaise. [...] |
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