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Houses or Shares?

Submitted by Financial Adviser on Sat, 11/03/2012 - 10:48

The value of capital city homes have fallen 1% in October, following four months of rising values. That’s according to a report by RP Data-Rismark.

<p><a href="http://video.adelaidenow.com.au/2298918769/House-prices-slump-in-October">VIDEO: House prices slump in October</a></p>

Bonds And Gold: Delusions And The 'Madness'

Submitted by Financial Adviser on Sun, 10/21/2012 - 09:32

The Picture - Government bonds (which are set to burst) and gold (which is getting ready to enter the mania phase). The mania allows the most furious justification to the crowd why they should buy into the bubble.

The Movie

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Tug of War and Inflation

Submitted by Financial Adviser on Sun, 02/26/2012 - 21:08

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Greece is sovereign and has run out of money; it can choose the timetable. 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