July « 2009 « Investment Postcards from Cape Town

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. […]

Recession’s end near?

By Prieur du Plessis, on July 31st, 2009 posted in: Economy, Investment, Markets, Money

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. […]

Tracking a few of the Fed’s extraordinary programs

By Prieur du Plessis, on July 31st, 2009 posted in: Economy, Guest Bloggers

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.” […]

Geithner’s housing dilemma

By Prieur du Plessis, on July 31st, 2009 posted in: Humor

This is a very humorous clip on Timothy Geithner’s difficulty in selling his house, including a short “consultation” with housing economist Robert Shiller. […]

Prieur’s readings (July 30, 2009)

By Prieur du Plessis, on July 30th, 2009 posted in: Investment, Markets, Money

This post provides links to a number of interesting articles I have read over the past few days that you may also enjoy. […]

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The end of Wall Street

By Prieur du Plessis, on July 30th, 2009 posted in: Investment, Markets, Money

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. […]