Monthly Archives: December 2008

Valero Cuts Refining –

Posted on 19. December 2008 by Jim Sutliff

Valero has cut refinery activity due to fog slowing their shipments of crude.  The plant processes 325,000 barrels a day and may have to halt production for a longer time period if shipment delays continue.  Crude oil has fallen to … Continue reading →

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Dollar Falls –

Posted on 17. December 2008 by Jim Sutliff

The U.S. dollar fell to a 13 year low against the Yen and also slipped versus the Euro.  The Dollar is under pressure and the rate cuts will continue to weaken the currency.  Jim Rogers has recently stated that selling … Continue reading →

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Rate Cut Expected –

Posted on 16. December 2008 by Jim Sutliff

The Fed is expected to cut rates by one half point today.  This action is being done to combat deflation in the overall economy. To view a related article, please click here: http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20081216/ts_alt_afp/useconomybankrate Jim Sutliff

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Alternative Investment –

Posted on 11. December 2008 by Jim Sutliff

For alternative investment information, check out a book by Larry Swedroe.  It’s a guide to alternative investments that describes advantages and disadvantages of investment vehicles. To view a related article, please click here: http://www.ordering1.us/bloombergbooks/product.php?pid=330 Jim Sutliff

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Lower Cost Fuels –

Posted on 10. December 2008 by Jim Sutliff

In recent surveys, analysts have predicted that oil and natural gas will no longer be the lowest cost fuels.  The prediction asserts that renewable energy is on the horizon. To view a related article, please click here: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20081210/ap_on_bi_ge/finding_oil_costs Jim Sutliff

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Oil Stays Above $40 –

Posted on 8. December 2008 by Jim Sutliff

Oil remained above $40 a barrel today but that might not last long.  Some analysts have predicted a decline for oil down to $25 a barrel.  Metals have also been propped up but some analysts think that is due to intervention by … Continue reading →

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Hedge Funds Lower Fees –

Posted on 3. December 2008 by Jim Sutliff

Hedge funds are starting to face reality when it comes to charging fees.  Hedge funds are starting to lower fees and attempting to lock-in investors money for a longer time period. To view a related article, please click here: http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601109&sid=aV5d_zNyBLfM&refer=home … Continue reading →

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