“Words from the Wise” will today come to you a bit later than usual as a result of “day-job” responsibilities. The customary commentary and a full dose of excerpts from interesting news items and quotes from market commentators...
Read MoreThis post is a guest contribution by Rebecca Wilder*, author of the of the News N Economics blog. This week was a little light on global data. Given that the trade data is looking “better” in some areas (which really means not...
Read MoreHow does the game of investing compare with the game of baseball? How can one improve performance in one by studying the other? In this video clip, John Authers, FT’s Investment Editor, looks at the career of Kevin Youkilis and...
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Read MoreI argued the bull case for gold in my post of May 7 entitled “Gold bullion – regaining its shine?” With gold trading at more than $950 an ounce this morning, it would certainly seem as if renewed interest in the yellow...
Read MoreStock markets came under pressure over the past few days as skepticism crept in that economic green shoots could be withering. On top of that, fears that the the US could be facing a credit rating downgrade (are the rating...
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Read MoreDavid Rosenberg, Merrill’s former chief North American economist, has returned to his native Toronto and commenced duty with buy-side firm Gluskin Sheff & Associates. David has just produced his first report as chief...
Read MoreSource: Walt Handelsman, Newsday, May 20, 2009. Did you enjoy this post? If so, click here to subscribe to updates to Investment Postcards from Cape Town by e-mail.
Read MoreI reviewed a number of credit measures in yesterday’s post and concluded: “Most indications are that the credit market tide has turned on the back of the massive reflation efforts orchestrated by central banks worldwide and that...
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