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I do of course appreciate that, but, here in Australia, we do have the exposure to a strong dollar, & an acceptable rate of interest; in short, we're fortunately not the US, or Japan.
Are you a trader, or an investor? If you're a trader, granted - this might be a great time for you. However, an investor might not be having such a great time: I understand that in the long-term the market will most likely bounce back; but, is this going to happen in 1 or 2 days? Most likely not.
All I'm saying, is that the markets aren't going to make up a years worth of profits in a matter of days (& stay there) ... & as an investor, there's really no need to remain in the markets until a new positive trend is established (this, perhaps, especially relates best to less-seasoned investors), which imo is quite a ways off.
& Chops, well - I tend to believe that our banks are very safe. In fact, I read in another thread; something about our top-4 banks being covered by the government? Although, I'm not too sure on how accurate that is.
Enjoy those bank returns while they last, because at least I beleive this is probably the largest real return you will make on them for a while. Stagflation is a very true reality and even Australia is not immune. How much more is there to run in the legs of the AUD? Perhaps a little more interest rate and purchasing power parity.....?
Yes, I'll be allocating a certain amount of funds into an early-release term deposit at a locked in rate, as I do believe the rates will peak quite soon .. although, would be nice to see 16%! We've reached about 12% quite a few times over the history of interest rates ... I'm sure we'll see them again, eventually: Couldn't exactly snicker at 16-17% of assured return, especially for international investors.
Has anyone done any calculations on where the XAO would be if the entire commodities sector were to undergo a massive decline? We're essentially where we were during the "crash" right now, yet it all seems to be localized around the financial sector. What if the commodity stocks were also to hit their lows?
Remember, if IRs get that high, so will inflation. So your real rate of return will remain relatively static.
If inflation gets that high, will be cost push (not demand driven) and this is likely to come from where? Soaring commodity prices
Not entirely true, as mentioned - international investors would love it. Not all countries experience inflation at the same rate, at least; in certain sectors!
Not to mention; it could still be very beneficial for locals here. Not everything is affected by 'inflation' at the same rate ... ie inflation is currently fairly high at the moment; yet, I can still buy a TV for the same price (cheaper, in fact!) as I could 3 years ago ... same goes with Computers, Cars, certain services (telephones, etc), certain foods (my chinese takeout has remained at the same price for 4 years) ... I guess it all depends on your lifestyle, & current financial situation.
For me? For the moment at least, I say bring it on:
Of course certain goods in the "basket" rise at different rates. But what does this have to do with the price of eggs?
Hi Wavepicker,
your 10/11 march dates were spot on as important turn around times in the psychological shift of the markets!! Might have signalled the bottom for the short term anyway ??? Perhaps the 20/21 march dates might signal a temporary top. Will be watching those dates carefully as well.
I used the dates to go long yesterday - speculation off course - but with the SPI up 195 points i will certainly be interested in today's market actions.
Thanks for your posts in the past
I am surprised by the lack of comments in this thread today as to the action taken by the Fed and the positive effect/s it should have on our markets in the short/long term.
Hi Wavepicker,
your 10/11 march dates were spot on as important turn around times in the psychological shift of the markets!! Might have signalled the bottom for the short term anyway ??? Perhaps the 20/21 march dates might signal a temporary top. Will be watching those dates carefully as well.
I used the dates to go long yesterday - speculation off course - but with the SPI up 195 points i will certainly be interested in today's market actions.
Thanks for your posts in the past
korrupt that rally on your chart shows a nice head and shoulder
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