A look at the bond markets

by | Oct 15, 2008 | Uncategorized

I was reading an interesting post by DR. Bret Steenbarger at http://www.traderfeed.blogspot.com/ on the above subject and decided to look up MUB. As everyone in this business knows, timing is the key to success, and since my own blog deals with how to trade (and...

Dubai’s main index still weak

by | Oct 15, 2008 | Dubai

Back in January 2008, Dubai’s main stock index, DFMGI, was at 6320. Last week it traded at a low of 2991, a loss of over 50%. Investors have been badly hit. After the regulators announced several concessions and guarantees, we saw a smart rebound that lasted exactly...

Hesitant Moves By Kuwaiti Stock Market

by | Oct 14, 2008 | Kuwait

While the stock markets in the rest of the GCC have surged in tandem with the rest of the world, one might wonder why the moves in Kuwait are so hesitant. One reason could be that Kuwait did not witness a carnage like the rest of the world did. Its declines were more...

Raves and Reminiscences

by | Oct 14, 2008 | Forex

“Sweet is the memory of distant friends! Like the mellow rays of the departing sun, it falls tenderly, yet sadly, on the heart.” Washington Irving. I have added two new pages for my old friends in the market. (They are right at the top, next to the ‘About” page). Do...

GE under siege

by | Oct 13, 2008 | US Stocks outlook

I read this very engrossing story in Fortune and decided to look up that stock. Interesting to see that it has closed near the day’s high on Friday and on volume not seen the whole week. We know Warren Buffett has invested some decent money. Should we also throw in...