With all of the risks that exist in the global economy and political scene I’ve been amazed at how low equity market volatility has gotten in recent months. I also have to admit that my thoughts about current equity markets is that they are more momentum driven than any great fundamental reason so the only …
Monthly Archive: February 2011
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Feb 16
Noticable Drop in Margin Calls??? Derr
Perhaps I should read the article but I just saw the headline in today’s investor daily that margin calls have declined. I hope noone got paid to do a report on this phenomenon as I believe the fact that markets are at 10month highs really says it all. I guess when you throw in the …
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Feb 01
Insurance Embargo
I noticed a piece in the paper today about insurers not insuring anyone at the moment. Just thought I’d share my personal experience…my girlfriend and I purchased a property last week (so I guess the property market is now set for a significant fall) and even though the contract is not unconditional yet we are …
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