15 « October « 2011 « Investment Postcards from Cape Town

After the surge in volatility during the first part of August and the high levels remaining through the end of September, it would seem the worst of the storm is over, at least for now. Read on … […]

Wealthtrack: Rob Arnott – strategy for volatile times

By Prieur du Plessis, on October 15th, 2011 posted in: Investment, Markets, Money

This week on Wealthtrack, Consuelo Mack interviews Robert Arnott, founder and chairman of Research Affiliates. He has pioneered several investment products which outperform markets with less than market risk, and discusses his current strategy for these volatile times. […]

Three failed strikes for the Fed?

By Prieur du Plessis, on October 15th, 2011 posted in: Economy, US

It has been three weeks now since the Fed formally announced its $400 billion Operation Twist program on September 12. However, if early indications are a sign of what’s to come, as highlighted by Bespoke Investment Group, this will be the third straight time the Fed has tried and failed to lower long-term interest rates through the Treasury market. […]

Daily market update (October 14, 2011): Is the rally for real?

By Prieur du Plessis, on October 15th, 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. […]

U.S. dollar – what next?

By Prieur du Plessis, on October 15th, 2011 posted in: Currencies, Dollar

The U.S. dollar has been on a tear during September as a deteriorating global economic outlook and debt concerns spooked investors. However, the greenback reversed course since the beginning of the month. Where to from here? Chartist Arthur Hill of StockCharts.com provides a short review in this post. […]

Wilbur Ross: EU “a couple of pages behind”

By Prieur du Plessis, on October 15th, 2011 posted in: DEbt, Economy, Europe

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There is a hope that some clarification will come about on how to use the EFSF and more importantly how to supplement it so its big enough to get the job done, says Wilbur Ross, WL Ross chairman/CEO, who adds that the European Union is always a page or two behind a deteriorating situation. […]