Articles for: Elliott Analysis

As I emerged from my Easter retreat I saw through my blurry eyes headlines in the financial press that there was going to be greater regulation of investments banks in the US, and ditto for Australia.

Only a few days ago Bear Stearns said all was OK.

I would like to take the words from that beautiful song by Peter Sarstedt in 1969. Yes, I constantly date myself but I’ll leave the lyrics for another column!

That is probably a naughty expression and is probably not all that funny considering the banks have caused a lot of heart ache of late for many.

Two names synonymous with Technical Analysis are Gann and Elliott, each having their die hard followers.

The majority of analysis conducted thus far regarding US bonds has been undertaken on the 30 year part of the curve.

It has been reported that some companies have been struggling with the fall out from the credit crunch in recent months and my editorial this week relates to this scenario.

When I see investors buying into the current market I ask myself, who is doing this buying? Why? Do they know something that I don’t?

Copper is an important driver for our market in that it is a bulk commodity that the world still wants and we have in abundance.

After a few weeks of emotional extremes in the financial markets it is time to reflect on the US economic picture. There are some positive signs.