Prieur’s readings (March 1, 2010)

This post provides links to a number of interesting articles I have read over the past few days that you may also enjoy. • Randall Forsyth (Barron’s): After lost decade, it’s still tough to find returns, February 26, 2010. Low yields, rich valuations point to continued paltry returns from stocks and bonds. • William Hester [...]

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Yamada discusses outlook for bonds

Louise Yamada, managing director of Louise Yamada Technical Research Advisors, talks with Bloomberg’s Pimm Fox about the outlook for bond markets and her investment strategy. In short, she is of the opinion that the 29-year bull market in long-term government bonds is close to a reversal. Source: Bloomberg Clip Syndicate, February 26, 2010. Did you [...]

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Fed policy: Complicating an already complicated situation

This post is a guest contribution by Rebecca Wilder*, author of the of the News N Economics blog. The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) is making tough decisions right now. Its mandate, “to promote effectively the goals of maximum employment, stable prices, and moderate long-term interest rates”, is a seriously tall order given current economic [...]

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The “plan” for regulation

Source: Tom Toles, February 28, 2010. Did you enjoy this post? If so, click here to subscribe to updates to Investment Postcards from Cape Town by e-mail.

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