Dec

26

Don’t Be Suckered By Stock Market Rally In 2010

December 26, 2009 | 8 Comments

It bears remembering that the stock market is forward looking (about 6 months), so if you expect interest rate hikes in the later half of half of 2010, keep a close eye on the exit door when summer comes around.

Jun

21

Buy Gold To Keep Up With Inflation

June 21, 2009 | 7 Comments

I won’t be looking at stocks for a while. Inaction is a decision too when it comes to safe investing. Of course, you can always add to your portoflio if you are a long-term investor. For the time being, I am keen to accumulate gold. We may still be in a deflationary environment but the impending inflation from all the printed money is no laughing matter.

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Nov

1

A Ray of Hope For Stock Investors

November 1, 2008 | 1 Comment

Red October, one of the worst month in Wall Street history, ended on a sweet note on Friday as stocks rallied to cap a week of impressive gains. For the week, the Dow Jones was up 10.1%, S&P 500 was up 9.5% and the Nasdaq had gained 9.8%. There are storm clouds gathering but at the moment, investors are caught up in the euphoria and unmoved by grim economic indicators.

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Aug

31

Momentum Trading On US Assets

August 31, 2008 | 2 Comments

Wall Street suffered a bloody nose on Friday but investors can seek solace that US assets are looking attractive. Certain events confirmed that hot funds are plumping for US assets and some momentum trading is underway. In a volatile investment climate, the most dangerous place may actually turn out to be the safest.
Firstly, the US […]

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Jun

27

Inexorable Slide In Stock Market

June 27, 2008 | 2 Comments

The ST Index closed today at 2955.91, down by 25.04 points. Gainers/losers stand at 173/409 while 1.077 billion shares were traded.
No surprise for the red ink given that Dow Jones tumbled 358 points to close at 11,453.42 (its lowest finish since Sept. 11, 2006) due to record high oil prices and fresh troubles brewing in […]