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Other market opinions - Archive

Some of the opinions expressed on this page are from sources outside the FirstRand Group. They do not necessarily represent the opinions of the FirstRand Group, it's subsidiaries and/ or staff.



US quake causes global aftershock

Quarterly review by Nick Lee, Ashburton
November 2008

At the beginning of the quarter investors were concerned about the rise in inflationary pressures with oil prices at record highs at almost $150, the likelihood of higher short term interest rates and the real prospects of stagflation....full document


The ultimate result should be an anaemic recovery

Outlook by Peter Lucas, Ashburton
November 2008

The ultimate result should be an anaemic recovery, low inflation and low interest rates.....full document


A short summary of our thinking about recent events

by Barclays Wealth
October 2008

This note is a short summary of thinking about recent events from Barclays Wealth....full document


Stenham Market view

October 2008

Review of Hedge Fund Strategies, third quarter 2008: full document


Stenham Market view

October 2008

The following summarises Stenham’s view of global markets and potential future developments: full document


Fear and Greed

by Collins Stewart Wealth Management
September 2008

If there is a single message we would like to convey as a result of the market dislocations of the past few days it is this – please don’t panic. If you would like to adjust your asset allocations, or risk positions, now really isn’t the time. Recent market dislocations have been largely sentiment driven, with implied equity market volatility closing yesterday at it’s highest ever level......full document

 

 


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