Outrageous Predictions 2014 One of the great things about this time of year is the opportunity presented by sitting back. And contemplating the game plan for the year ahead. And around this time, I sit down and write our Outrageous Market Predictions for 2014. My process is pretty simple. Over the course of the year, […]
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US Dollar Currency Collapse – where does that leave the Australian Dollar? Before any major storm, there are usually signs to warn us of impeding danger. Animals are the first to react, unemotionally seeking shelter, running to higher ground, stampeding out of harm’s way. In 2004, the Indonesian Tsunami had seen Elephants running up into
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The whole notion of buying at retail and selling wholesale would seem like a crazy business model yet. That is exactly the scenario that is adding a considerable burden to the already hampered Australian cattle industry. In fact, it is crippling it. Last week, I had the opportunity to spend 4 great days on a
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The past couple of weeks have seen the pawl of smoke. With investors concerned over a US default – something that was never going to happen. The consequences for the long term health of the World’s largest economy. Were beyond what would be a pyrrhic victory for Republican party. This will likely be revisited again
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Dominating the headlines over the past week has been the US shutdown – where federal workers have been told to stay at home – effectively on unpaid leave. The reason for this – since the end of the US financial year (30th Sept) a new budget for 2013/14 has yet to be approved and hence
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The past couple of weeks have seen some interesting moves in the Australian/US currency pair (AUD/USD) – first the sell off, then the bounce – what does all of this really mean for you? Australian Dollar – The key factors Interest rates in Australia have been cut pretty harshly by the RBA over the past
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Last night saw Treasurer Wayne Swann deliver his sixth and most likely final budget. Clearly the build up to the event was more focused on the upcoming election rather than any fiscal insights that Mr Swann was able to proffer. The reaction of the aussie dollar and likely movements in our equity market today will
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The mining tax shortfall – Why you can spend money when you have it, but not when the cheque is in the post This morning, I was taking a look at my Bloomberg screen, over breakfast, and noted the big kafuffle over the Mining Tax and lack of money coming into the Federal coffers from
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For the last decade, I’ve been analyzing the economy with a technique. Called the Economic Clock. As a trained Technical Analyst. My view of decision-making for trading shares was to analyze price. And to disregard all other information. Whether that be Fundamental, Political, or Economic. Reason being that Technical Analysis. Defines that all information. Is
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Australian Tax Rates – Taxing the Economic Recovery This week has seen further reference to the issues facing the current government as they face an uphill slog going into the election. Earlier in the week I referenced the budget deficit and now focus is shifting on where some “smash and grab” tax collections can be
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