Capital Dynamics: Leading indicators have peaked Tags: Capital Dynamics | FBM KLCI | iCapital.Biz Bhd | Malaysian economy Written by Surin Murugiah Monday, 16 August 2010 11:42 KUALA LUMPUR: Capital Dynamics forecasts the Malaysian economy to grow between 6.3% and 6.7% this year and between 5% and 5.5% in 2011. It said the leading indicators had peaked, meaning growth was high in the first half of 2010 (due to a low base last year) and was expected to moderate next year. It said manufacturing and exports played an important role to support the economy

King Rats of the NEP – William Leong August 17, 2010 Tan Sri Liew Kee Sin, chairman of SP Setia Bhd provided statistics to show that Malaysian Chinese businessmen have prospered and fared well under the pro-bumiputra New Economic Policy. He said Chinese individuals controlled 73% of the wealth owned by the top 40 richest Malaysians and make up eight of the top 10 richest Malaysians. The people know who these persons are

Even though yesterday’s closing prices did not reflect the intra-day activity, it was a wild day nevertheless.

With the bursting of the credit bubble, and the so far unsuccessful attempts by the Fed to reignite inflation, a deflationary scenario a la Japan seems to be a real possibility. In any economic environment, there will always be investment areas that will benefit by displaying upward momentum.

Ignore the herd, be your own master Nikhil Walavalkar, ET Bureau A teacher once asked a student, “If there are 10 sheep in a field and one escapes through a hole in the fence, how many are left?” Student answers, “None.” When the teacher berated the student for his poor maths, the student replied, “I know my maths, but you do not know about sheep.” Some investors find it difficult to invest gainfully in equities because of behavioural issues. Here are some of the factors that investors should be careful about while investing in equities.