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Stock markets have been heading north over the past few weeks while market commentators question the health of the world economy and especially the situations in the U.S. and China. But who is right and who is wrong? This very question prompted me to look at the ability of stock markets to anticipate the fortunes of the underlying economies. [...]   By Prieur du Plessis, on January 3rd, 2011 posted in: Commodities, Investment  2 people had their say - chime in!
Dennis Gartman, writer of “The Gartman Letter”, tells CNBC he wants to own agriculture, “strong stuff” and regional banks in the Midwest. [...]
This post features an interesting depiction of the S&P Index’s annual returns since 1825. Please click through … [...] More on this topic (What's this?) Economist Gary Shilling: S&P 500 will drop 43% this year? (Value Investing, 4/11/12) Is This Bull Market Over? (Investment U, 4/16/12) Stocks Have You Worried? Here's What You Do (Money Morning, 5/14/12)
Fraser Howie, managing director at CLSA Singapore, outlines the geopolitical risks to be aware of this year. He tells CNBC’s Emily Chan that the impact of China’s growing prowess on the balance of power in Asia is something to watch for. [...] By Prieur du Plessis, on January 3rd, 2011 posted in: Gold, Investment By Prieur du Plessis, on January 3rd, 2011 posted in: Gold, Investment ,650 this year">Leave your comment
Spot gold prices will rise to at least $1,650 in 2011, believes Juerg Kiener, CEO at Swiss Asia Capital. [...]
As we approach the first trading day of 2012, it will be time well spent to review a list of investment truisms and axioms. [...] More on this topic (What's this?) Interoute’s Revenue Surged in 2011 (Telecom Ramblings, 4/23/12) Before Making That 2011 IRA Contribution, Make Sure Your Pension Plan Assets are Safe (Money Morning, 3/30/12) Weekly Leading Index (Comments for thetechnicaltake, 4/30/12) |
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