 By Prieur du Plessis, on August 15th, 2011 posted in: Investment, Markets, Money
More about me throwing the bones on the market outlook elsewhere in today’s delivery and in future posts; suffice to say for now that with the particularly loud growl of bears as stock markets plunged to levels last seen in September 2010, I fully expected equities to not only bounce but also carry higher on an intermediate (two-three month) horizon. However, it is not yet possible to know whether the fat lady of the 30-month bull market has made her appearance. […]  By Prieur du Plessis, on August 15th, 2011 posted in: Investment, Markets, Money
This week on Wealthtrack, Consuelo Mack talks to James Grant, the editor of Grant’s Interest Rate Observer, a self described “independent, value oriented and contrary minded journal of the financial markets”. He explains why he believes the Federal Reserve’s easy money policies will wreak havoc on the economy and markets. […]  |
 By Prieur du Plessis, on August 15th, 2011 posted in: Investment, Stocks
I am of the opinion that we have been witnessing a very healthy and necessary correction from a frothy overvalued market. However, given the oversold condition of the market and the fact that we the S&P 500 showed two consecutive 90% up-days last week, I expect the down-cycle might have bottomed or is close to doing so. I also expect China’s manufacturing sector to display its normal seasonal strength from August onwards, while Japan’s recovery from the twin disasters is already evident in machinery orders and exports. […]  By Prieur du Plessis, on August 15th, 2011 posted in: Gold, Investment
Eric King recently conducted an excellent interview with John Embury, Chief Investment Strategist of Sprott Asset Management. Embry is an industry expert on precious metals and has been researching the gold sector for over 30 years. […]  By Prieur du Plessis, on August 15th, 2011 posted in: Economy
Growth in the global manufacturing industry tanked in July. My GDP-weighted manufacturing PMI for the major economies sank for the fifth consecutive month to 50.9 from 52.8 in June. The manufacturing sectors in only four out of 20 countries are showing faster growth, while nine countries are now contracting and growth in four has slowed significantly. Click through for the full analysis … […]  By Prieur du Plessis, on August 15th, 2011 posted in: Investment, Markets, Money
Don Coxe has updated his popular webcast on Friday, 12 August 2011. Click through for the recording. […] | Don Coxe’s Weekly WebcastPodcast – Dow Jones One minute - every hour - weekdays
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