Markets: it’s always the right time

Markets: it’s always the right time
Dazed and confused – like Brick Top (Alan Ford) from the 2000 movie, Snatch. (Image: IMDB)
Simon Robertson
Decisional conflict: a psychological state characterised by uncertainty, discomfort, or tension that arises when an individual faces a decision, particularly one involving complex, high-stakes or value-laden options. That sounds a lot like a Brick Top (Alan Ford) speech from the 2000 movie, Snatch. You will either get it, or you won’t. The language is a bit colourful to provide links here.Where are we atAs I write (Thursday morning in New Zealand), the world’s largest index is -15% from its highs. For those calling markets expe...

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