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Post by Deleted on Jan 13, 2016 9:57:48 GMT 7
Scary stuff - RBS has advised traders to "sell everything" in an alarming research note that warns of a global deflationary crisis. That would mean prices start to decline, creating a vicious cycle where people hang onto their money rather than invest it in the economy. “Sell everything except high quality bonds. This is about return of capital, not return on capital. In a crowded hall, exit doors are small,” RBS said in a note to clients. Continues - www.independent.co.uk/news/business/news/rbs-is-telling-traders-to-sell-everything-a6807111.html |
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Post by AyG on Jan 13, 2016 10:39:54 GMT 7
Shoddy reporting. Research notes are sent to clients, not to traders.
And anyway, any trader worth his salt could make money by shorting if stock prices were expected to decline (local compliance rules notwithstanding).
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Post by wildoats on Jan 13, 2016 10:46:19 GMT 7
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Post by me on Jan 13, 2016 10:57:35 GMT 7
Yes but our resident guru seems lost for words for once  |
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Post by siampolee on Jan 13, 2016 11:25:16 GMT 7
Wonder if that glitzy Polish(ed) expert from the other place got a note too!
What's his advice I wonder?
Open a ''How to succeed at Begging School?''
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Post by Deleted on Jan 13, 2016 15:43:26 GMT 7
I've been scared to look at my shares since the start of the year and was pleasantly surprised to see my main holding up by 25%.
Just goes to show how unpredictable markets are.
Although, to be honest, I've taken a hammering in a couple of minor holdings.
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Post by rgs2001uk on Jan 13, 2016 23:31:19 GMT 7
RBS, ah yes, a bastion of knowledge.
Arent these the same MUPPETS that had to be bailed out by the taxpayer?
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Post by AyG on Jan 14, 2016 7:58:41 GMT 7
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Post by Fletchsmile on Jan 14, 2016 10:33:36 GMT 7
Sounds like someone either looking for publicity or quoted without full context. or perhaps someone maybe trying a bit of game theory to influence the market
Not sure either exactly which markets the guy is talking about: equities, bonds, currencies, commodities, etc etc. "Sell everything" sounds like rather a sensationalist panic, or out of context. "Everything except high quality bonds": Gold? USD cash? various derivatives he could buy to short? doesn't really make sense or give a full picture, in either of the two articles above.
Yes will probably be a tough year. But not exactly panic and Armageddon. If I was one of their clients I'd hope for better and more complete advice from that.
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Post by Soutpeel on Jan 16, 2016 11:13:16 GMT 7
Given the reputation of RBS, should one really be taking advice or belive anything they say
With the current carnage going on glad all my stuff is in USD
Currency wise, i only work with USD, THB and ZAR...and the way things are going with the ZAR it will be cheaper for me to live and eventually retire at home than in Thailand....seen predictions on the USD/ZAR reaching 20 ZAR to the USD....if it does get to that...i am laughing
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Post by cmk on Jan 19, 2016 21:04:21 GMT 7
You guys probably know. How much money would you have to pay Obama to remove the sanctions and let Iran sell oil on the international market and put the shale producers out of business?
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Post by rgs2001uk on Jan 19, 2016 21:18:14 GMT 7
^^^ would love to answer that question.
But wont for fear (actually I dont give a toss) of being branded XXXXXXXX
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Post by rgs2001uk on Jan 19, 2016 21:21:16 GMT 7
^^^, seeing as we have acouple of war historians over here, you being on of them cmk, maybe you can answer this?
How many members of the IDF and Saudi military were killed in action during GW1 and GW2?
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Post by cmk on Jan 19, 2016 22:02:47 GMT 7
^^^, seeing as we have acouple of war historians over here, you being on of them cmk, maybe you can answer this? How many members of the IDF and Saudi military were killed in action during GW1 and GW2? As usual you'll need to ask a Brit. Attachment Deleted |
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