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Don't let the bears out

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 18 AUG 2009

It's coming true

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 14 AUG 2009
... deflation should take a look at the depreciating US dollar...and rising petrol prices...and rising prices of other commodities. "Everything I want the world to be, is now coming true especially for me."

All aboard

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 13 AUG 2009
... still be a few holes there. The Commodity barge? We missed that one too. Given the improving tide, risk assets such as commodities and equities still offer the best opportunity to take us to the promise land of prosperity. Economic fundamentals favour ...

Danger signs ahead but bargain stocks a-plenty: Faber

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  THURSDAY, 6 AUG 2009
... lows). Tapping on socio-demographic trends, Faber is bullish on healthcare stocks in Asia, infrastructure stocks, commodities, REITs in emerging economies and tourism stocks ("every hotel will soon have a Chinese restaurant in it," he said). As uncorrelated ...

Market Wrap - Midday

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 31 JUL 2009
... mood accross the market," CMC Markets Head of Trading James Foulsham said. "We had a pretty solid night in the US. Commodities, in particular, were very strong." As a result, BHP and Rio both were doing well. Rio Tinto shares were up $1.45 or 2.53 at ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 31 JUL 2009
... sharemarket is expected to open higher on Friday after gains in equities in the US, Europe and Asia overnight, and in commodities. At 0719 AEST on the Sydney Futures Exchange, the September share price index contract was 33 points higher at 4196. In ...

The dragon stumbles

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 30 JUL 2009
... commodity prices slumped? Here's Bloomberg's leader, "U.S. stocks fell for a second day as plunging Chinese shares and commodities stoked speculation that the surge in equities has outpaced the economy." OMG! Head for the exits! The lone shining supernova ...

Market Wrap - Midday

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 23 JUL 2009
... of disappointment from their sales report (on Wednesday)," he said. "We got no substantive lead from the US or in commodities to a great extent last night. "BHP is only down a bit, and Rio is up, so nothing decisive on the resources front." The major ...

Best laid plan

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 JUL 2009
... the US Congress. The longer I observe the financial markets, the more confused (amused?) I get. When equities and commodities went on their upward trek starting in the middle of March, financial markets worried about exit strategies. That is, recalling ...

The times they are a'changin

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 13 JUL 2009
... Charles Dickens' book, "A Tale of Two Cities". The past three months - the best of times (at least for equities and commodities) -- sent the bears scampering for cover. "It was the spring of hope." This time, the onus is once again shifting on the bulls ...