Monthly Archives: April 2008

British Refinery Strike Ends –

Posted on 29. April 2008 by Jim Sutliff

The refinery strike in Great Britain that sent oil prices rising a couple of days ago is over.  This had a cooling effect on oil prices today and could help spur a decline if the Fed doesn’t lower rates tomorrow.  … Continue reading →

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Crude Inventory Rises –

Posted on 23. April 2008 by Jim Sutliff

Crude oil supplies rose by over 2 million barrels exceeding expectations.  However, Gasoline and Distillates stocks declined.  To view a related article, please click here: http://money.cnn.com/2008/04/23/markets/oil_eia/?postversion=2008042311 JamesvSutliff

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Islamic Finance-

Posted on 22. April 2008 by Jim Sutliff

Islamic Finance is a growing at over 10% a year.  Currently, the estimate is that over $500 billion in assets fall in this category.  To view a related article, please click here: http://www.forbes.com/markets/2008/04/21/islamic-finance-sharia-islamic-finance-islamicfinance08-cx_ee_mn_0421islam_land.html Jim Sutliff

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Hedge Funds Attract $16.5 Billion –

Posted on 21. April 2008 by Jim Sutliff

Hedge Funds brought in $16.5 billion in the first quarter.  This is the lowest for a quarter since 2005.  Lack of investor enthusiam is blamed for the numbers.  However, these numbers are still indicative the strong appeal of hedge funds.  … Continue reading →

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Global Warming Produces Crude –

Posted on 19. April 2008 by Jim Sutliff

Global warming has helped to reveal large deposits of crude oil in Greenland.  In an ironic twist, global warming seems to have been an aid to the discovery of oil deposits in Greenland.  The initial thaw in the 1990s allowed … Continue reading →

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Inventory Falls –

Posted on 16. April 2008 by Jim Sutliff

Crude oil supplies fell almost two and a half million barrels last week.  This was a surprise since supplies were expected to increase.  Also, refinery activity fell to a surprisingly low level. To view a related article, please click here: … Continue reading →

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Private Equity Moves –

Posted on 14. April 2008 by Jim Sutliff

Even with the credit crunch the private equity sector rolls forward.  Dealmaking still happens and money still flows in the funds. To view a related article, please click here: http://www.wwj.com/Private-Equity-Cash-Rolls-In/1987927″>\r\nhttp://www.wwj.com/Private-Equity-Cash-Rolls-In/1987927</a>\r\n<br Jim Sutliff

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Oil Rockets –

Posted on 9. April 2008 by Jim Sutliff

Oil soared after an inventory report showed a steep decline in supplies rather than the gain that was expected.  This should not have a lasting effect when traders take into account the supply gains of the previous week.  A number … Continue reading →

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A Look Ahead –

Posted on 8. April 2008 by Jim Sutliff

To check out the market data due out on Wednesday visit CNBC.  It’s a good article that covers a wide range of markets. To view a related article, please click here: http://www.cnbc.com/id/24020208 Jim Sutliff

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Dollar Decline Expected –

Posted on 7. April 2008 by Jim Sutliff

Futures traders are placing their bets on the dollar declining.  Foreigners are selling the dollar as well as major currency traders.  The Global Head of Citigroup, Tom Fitzpatrick, pointed out the deteriorating US economy as a factor. To view a related … Continue reading →

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A Whopper Of A Report –

Posted on 2. April 2008 by Jim Sutliff

As we predicted yesterday it was a whopper of an inventory report.  Crude oil supplies rose 7.4 million barrels easily exceeding the expected 2.8 million barrel increase.  Gasoline and distillates fell mainly due to refineries cutting runs because of lack … Continue reading →

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Oil Falls Ahead Of Inventory Report –

Posted on 1. April 2008 by Jim Sutliff

Crude Oil prices fell slightly after tumbling the day before.  Most traders are waiting to see the inventory data that is due out Wednesday.  Analysts predict that crude oil stocks rose 2.8 million barrels with distillates and gasoline falling.  This … Continue reading →

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