13 « October « 2011 « Investment Postcards from Cape Town

While pundits were screaming “bear market” when the benchmark U.S. and other major stock market recently declined by more than 20% (only to claw back almost half the losses during the past few days), I preferred focusing on a few long-term indicators to provide some guidance through the period of extreme volatility. Read on … […]

European debt crisis at “the end of the beginning,” says Martin Wolf

By Prieur du Plessis, on October 13th, 2011 posted in: DEbt, Economy, Europe

After months of being “behind the curve”, European policymakers are “finally aware” of the acute nature of the crisis, says Martin Wolf, chief economics commentator at the Financial Times (via Yahoo Finance! The Daily Ticker). “They are coming under enormous pressure … to do something big.” […]

Doug Kass: 10 questions for the bears

By Prieur du Plessis, on October 13th, 2011 posted in: Investment, Stocks

A few days ago Doug Kass asked 10 questions for the bulls, and now he asks 10 questions to be addressed to bearish investors. The answers to these questions could help us determine the outlook for equities over the balance of the year and into 2012. […]

Minutes of the Sept 20-21 FOMC meeting – QE3 is likely if economy slips

By Prieur du Plessis, on October 13th, 2011 posted in: Economy, US

The minutes of the September 20-21 FOMC meeting indicate that several members see significant downside risks to economic growth. They do not project a decline in GDP, but noted that the economy was “vulnerable to adverse shocks.” Click through for a short analysis. […]

Technical Talk: Daily market update (October 12, 2011)

By Prieur du Plessis, on October 13th, 2011 posted in: Investment, Markets, Money

Adam Hewison, charting strategist of INO.TV, brings you another edition of his invaluable service of daily technical updates on the ups and downs of various markets. This short analysis is a great tool for keeping one’s finger on the pulse and timing the markets. Click through to hear Adam’s latest views on gold , silver, the US Dollar Index, the CRB Index, crude oil and the S&P 500 Index. […]

Steve Keen on #occupywallstreet, debt bubbles

By Prieur du Plessis, on October 13th, 2011 posted in: DEbt, Economy

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