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Japan Could Drive Global Economic Slowdown

Sep 05 2007

The world’s second largest economy is on the brink of recession, and a strong yen is only going to exacerbate the problems. In the meantime, global commercial paper markets remain frozen.


Why The Yen Is The Global Market’s Risk Barometer

Sep 05 2007

In recent weeks the yen has had an inverse relationship with equity prices, making it a good barometer of the risk appetite for global investors.


Stocks Rally Further, Gold Surges

Sep 05 2007

The first day back from holidays saw a tech-led rally on Wall Street while gold has broken resistance and shot higher.


The Mysterious US Option Trade

Sep 03 2007

Someone has taken a US$900 million US equity bet 35-60% below the current level with three weeks duration. What does this mean?


The Week Ahead: Global Rate Decisions And APEC

Sep 02 2007

Australia, Europe and the UK all make rate decisions this week as Sydney is locked down for APEC.


Bernanke And Bush Raise A Cheer

Sep 01 2007

Bernanke’s statement was well received by a market assuming a rate cut will soon be forthcoming. President Bush chimed in with some added relief for mortgage holders.


Rudi On Thursday, Ahem Friday (Special Edition)

Aug 31 2007

In case you didn’t like my two extreme suggestions from Wednesday, BCA Research has come up with an alternative route through the current crisis.


History Suggests September Could Be Tough

Aug 31 2007

Barclays Capital notes September is traditionally a tough month for equities and the US dollar but precious metals and the energy sector may post gains.


It’s All Up To Bernanke Now

Aug 31 2007

Wall Street struggled to decide upon last night’s GDP release while the market waits poised for tonight’s statement from the Fed chairman.


Show Us Your SIVs And Conduits

Aug 30 2007

JP Morgan suggests the big five Australian banks have up to $25bn exposure to CDO-invested SIVs and conduits. What?



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