10 « February « 2011 « Investment Postcards from Cape Town

In the past the Chinese/Hong Kong stock markets have often led other global markets at turning points. Right now, the Hang Sang Index is at a critical juncture … […]

Goldman’s Hatzius: US recovery is sustainable

By Prieur du Plessis, on February 10th, 2011 posted in: Economy, US

Jan Hatzius, Goldman Sachs chief U.S. economist, offers a benign forecast for the U.S. economy, but thinks the recovery is sustainable. He feels inflation is unlikely in the current U.S. environment with output and employment still far below potential. […]

Government bonds – buyer beware

By Prieur du Plessis, on February 10th, 2011 posted in: Bonds, Investment

The recent breakout of the U.S. 10-year Treasury yield above 3½% is an important technical signal, highlighting that the macro-backdrop is increasingly turning against the bond market. […]

“Paper money is the wrong thing to own,” says Griffiths

By Prieur du Plessis, on February 10th, 2011 posted in: Bonds, Commodities, Stocks

Robin Griffiths, seasoned technical analyst of Cazenove Capital, shares his views on stocks, bonds and commodities. […]

Technical Talk: Gold, silver and rare earths

By Prieur du Plessis, on February 10th, 2011 posted in: Commodities, Gold, Silver

This post provides a technical update on three widely-followed markets: gold, silver and rare earths. […]

“If printing money was the way to wealth then we should legalize counterfeiting,” says Steve Forbes

By Prieur du Plessis, on February 10th, 2011 posted in: Economy, US

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Steve Forbes adds his penny’s worth. […]