Why the real US savings rates belie official statistics

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Thee is evidence that cyclicals are improving on the New York investment scene, and fund managers must get in at the right time. In London, the dangers of committment to cyclicals have come to the fore, as the prospects for Marks and Spencer decline. Investors in Japan have almost given up on bank reforms, and without strong banks, lending and restructuring cannot even begin. Internet retailing, together with commerce could take close to $40 billion of the potential market in three years, but stocks seem expensive, and only enthusiasts have benefited.

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Gloom waiting above 6000: The volatile world of traded options is explained with money-making strategies

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The FTSE 100 index (5861) threatens the June 6000 calls (445p) and a stop limit guide is placed at 5750. The index cannot be driven to new highs without lower base rates or a buoyant Wall Street. The bearish case is not new to Wall Street, and valuations remain high, although growth is emerging for many companies. The inclination is to remain bullish, and with individual stocks, growth is still dominating the relative strength tables.

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The real problems with the Footsie

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There are warnings that equities are vulnerable, with likely earnings disappointments, although there is still optimism, with some believing that high PE ratios are justified as gilt yields are almost at their lowest level for 40 years. A sensible way to value equities is to compare them with bond yields. It is expected that base rates will fall further, and with both interest rates and EPS growth falling, equities increase strongly.

Analysis, Financial Times Stock Exchange 100 Index (Index)

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