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I have written a fair bit over the past few days about the overbought level of most global stock markets and also how China – a leading market on the way up – could be the catalyst for triggering a reversal of fortune. It would seem the expected downward correction is now squarely underway … [...] More on this topic (What's this?) A more “entertaining” way to follow stock markets (Intelligent Speculator, 9/28/09) Stock markets saved by bell from confirming next direction - like rabbit from hat? As price resis... (UnBiasedTrading (TM), 11/10/09) Global Stock Markets - Pop 'n' Drop (GreenLightAdvisor Views, 8/18/09) 
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By Cees Bruggemans The SARB decision last week to resume cutting interest rates is interesting, given that our CPI inflation is likely to only modestly decrease further towards 5% next year, even as global growth keeps signaling its return and our own economy likewise signals a turn in progress. What does [...] More on this topic (What's this?) How to Lower Your Interest Rate (Learn Mining News, 8/23/09) Why Are Banks Raising Credit-Card Interest Rates? (The Value at Risk, 8/22/09) The Fed Fund Rate Announcement & Interest Rate Decision (Investment U, 8/12/09)
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