This post provides links to a number of interesting articles I have read over the past few days that you may also find enjoyable. • Lori Montgomery(The Washington Post):Tax pledge is a target as deficits, debt grow, August 29,...
Read MoreIn this edition of Max Keiser’s “On the Edge”, he discusses deflation and the state of the US economy with Mike “Mish” Shedlock, author of Mish’s Global Trend Analysis blog. In addition to writing his top-rated blog, Mish is a...
Read MoreSource: Jeff Stahler, Comics, August 30, 2009. Did you enjoy this post? If so, click here to subscribe to updates to Investment Postcards from Cape Town by e-mail.
Read MoreStock markets, in general, again logged gains last week as pundits perceived economic data to be better than expected. But the recovery path is not home and dry yet, as shown by declines in crude oil, a number of emerging stock...
Read MoreBy Cees Bruggemans, Chief Economist FNB With an imminent change in SARB Governors, one has reason to wonder whether the monetary policy emphasis may change, and if so, with what kind of implications for the two most important...
Read MoreHow does the nascent stock market rally compare with the 1929-1932 bear market, which also included bank failures, bankruptcies, severe stock market declines, etc.? For some perspective, Chart of the Day provided the graph...
Read MoreHugh Hendry, founder of Eclectica Asset Management, shares his views on the investment scene in his latest “Fund Manager Commentary” that has just been published. He is not only outspoken, but also a top-notch investment manager...
Read MoreThis post provides links to a number of interesting articles I have read over the past few days that you may also find enjoyable. • Doug Kass (TheStreet.com): Sooner or later, the piper must be paid, August 28, 2009. My view is...
Read MoreSource: Larry Wright, August 28, 2009. Did you enjoy this post? If so, click here to subscribe to updates to Investment Postcards from Cape Town by e-mail.
Read MoreThe debate rages on as to whether global stocks markets have turned the corner and are in the early stages of a new secular bull market, or whether we are experiencing a secondary bear market rally (or cyclical bull phase)...
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