The memory of the European sovereign debt crisis only a few years ago, is still very raw, especially to those who lived in the region and experienced the impact first hand. Recent economic data from the Euro region has provided evidence that a secondary recession could be imminent, and that has investors extremely worried. Comments […]
Outrageous Market Predictions 2014
by | January 3, 2014
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. 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, I […]
Australian Banks Shares 2014 – Forecast
by | December 18, 2013
Laughing all the way ‘with’ the Banks in 2014! 2013 has been a standout year for the Big 4 Australian Banks. The financial sector as a whole added a further 19.14% year to date on top of last year’s 21.7% capital gain (before dividends). These types of gains are reminiscent of bull market and booming […]
Rule Britannia, it’s all on the crest of a wave – but why?
by | August 9, 2013
Greetings from the UK! This week I have been in the UK for some family matters and it has been quite interesting to observe how much the wheel has turned here. Three visits in 6 months or so and things in the motherland have changed considerably. Without stirring the pot, a sunny English Summer, buoyed […]
