A recurring theme of recent issues of this report has been that asset markets will remain extremely volatile. There is a tug-of-war between U.S. economic policy makers - notably, the Fed - who wish to support asset markets in order to stimulate consumption, and the private sector, which is tightening lending standards and bringing about slower credit growth and an economic downturn.
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Friday, December 05th, 2008
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The Markets
All Ordinaries Id 3449.60 -18.50
S & P/asx 200 3514.20 -18.20
Nzx 50 Index Gros 2731.33 +0.65
DJIA 8376.24 -215.45
NASDAQ 1445.56 -46.82
S&P 500 845.22 -25.52
Ftse 100 4163.61 -6.35
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At this point, who gives a s---. They've messed up everything. if money destroys itself, people will still ...
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Chris (if you read this) T.Boone's book may make an interesting Christmas pressie. Clearly, LNG and LPG will ...
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Well, first we have to realise that the boom cycle is very long, eg the last one in US lasted ...
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From everything I understand Hal gold has been artificially devalued and the final control mechanism to be used will be ...
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Nothing to get too worked up about regarding commercial real estate. I suspect the "bears" will drag out the usual ...
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The cause of all of this in one short phrase:
A corrupt legal system.
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