Financial reform – any idea how it will work?
Source: Gary Varvel, June 27, 2010.Did you enjoy this post? If so, click here to subscribe to updates to Investment Postcards from Cape Town by e-mail.
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Global growth debate impacts South Africa
By Cees Bruggemans, Chief Economist of FNB.After the global growth collapse of 4Q2008, also badly hitting South African exports and domestic order decisions, the 2009 growth rebound was V-shaped.Not only did the whole world act...
Read MoreI’m back from the World Cup
I am finally back in the office after having followed the Slovenian soccer team around South Africa for their 2010 FIFA World Cup campaign. I did this in my capacity as Honorary Consul of Slovenia, playing host to the president,...
Read MorePicture du Jour: Is gold in a bubble?
Many “experts” remain skeptical about the performance of gold bullion and often contend gold is in a bubble. The chart below, courtesy of Casey’s Daily Dispatch, casts some light on whether the barbarous relic is displaying...
Read MoreWealthtrack: Charles Ellis shares his basic investment rules
On this week’s Consuelo Mack WealthTrack, legendary financial consultant Charles Ellis shares his basic rules to succeed in financial markets. His Winning the loser’s game is an investment classic. Now he’s written a new...
Read MorePrieur’s readings (June 29, 2010)
This post provides links to a number of interesting articles I have read over the past few days that you may also enjoy.• IBD Editorials: Financial deform, June 25, 2010. The financial reform bill that’s about to be passed is...
Read MoreHow to keep America #1
With the prospect of China surpassing the U.S. in manufacturing next year, Fred Smith, FedEx chairman/CEO, provides some insight on how to keep America in the top position.Source: CNBC, June 25, 2010.Did you enjoy this post? If...
Read MoreWorld Cup Fever in Africa
The paragraphs below come courtesy of Mark Mobius, emerging markets guru and executive chairman of Templeton Asset Management.I’m sure a number of you have been keenly following the World Cup matches as they play out across...
Read MoreDon Coxe webcast – updated (June 25, 2010)
Don Coxe has updated his popular webcast on Friday, June 25 – good news for his followers. You can access the recording here or from the sidebar of the Investment Postcards site (the column on the right-hand side) by clicking on...
Read MoreThe pain of watching England …
Source: Matt, Telegraph, June 27, 2010.Did you enjoy this post? If so, click here to subscribe to updates to Investment Postcards from Cape Town by e-mail.
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