Monthly Archives: October 2011

Crude Ends Week Lower –

Posted on 28. October 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Crude oil ended the week with traders taking gains and sending crude prices lower for the day.  Crude oil fell to $93.32 a barrel after gaining almost 7% since October 21st. A decline in Japanese factory output also weighed on … Continue reading →

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Money Market Fund Regulations –

Posted on 23. October 2011 by Jim Sutliff

In a recent speech, former Federal Reserve Chairman Paul Volcker discussed regulatory control of money market funds  and the role of the government in the mortgage market.  Capital requirements and deposit insurance protection are two of the measures mentioned in the … Continue reading →

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Dollar Falls Against Yen –

Posted on 21. October 2011 by Jim Sutliff

The Dollar fell in trading to a low of 75.76 Japanese Yen.  The Dollar also lost ground to the British Pound and the Euro.  Light trading volumes and the weekend meeting of European Union leaders contributed to the shift in currency allocations. To read a … Continue reading →

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European Rescue Fund May Increase –

Posted on 19. October 2011 by Jim Sutliff

The European Financial Stability Facility may be increased to $2 trillion Euros.  The potential increase sent the Euro higher in morning trading.  Currencies that fell slightly in trading are the yen, Dollar, and Swiss Franc. To read a related Bloomberg article, … Continue reading →

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Euro & Gold Decline –

Posted on 17. October 2011 by Jim Sutliff

The Euro declined in trading after a spokesman for German Chancellor Angela Merkel indicated that the debt crisis would not be resolved in the next few weeks.  The news also sent crude oil and gold prices lower in trading on Monday. To … Continue reading →

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IMF Plan Opposed –

Posted on 14. October 2011 by Jim Sutliff

The United States opposed a plan to almost double the size of the International Monetary Fund.  Currently, the fund has $380 billion in resources.  Shareholders opposed to the plan included Japan, China, Germany, Canada, and Australia. To read a related Reuters article, … Continue reading →

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Euro Advances –

Posted on 10. October 2011 by Jim Sutliff

The Euro advanced today after a pledge by German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Sarkozy to create a plan to recapitalize the banks and address the Greek debt load.  Traders sent the Euro 2% higher against the Dollar in afternoon trading.  The increase … Continue reading →

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Treasuries Fall On Jobs Data –

Posted on 7. October 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Treasury yields rose for the fourth straight day after a government jobs report indicated that the economy added more jobs in September.  Ten year notes increased to 2.06% near the end of the trading day.  Yields had fallen to their lowest … Continue reading →

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Crude Oil Inventory Drops –

Posted on 5. October 2011 by Jim Sutliff

The Department of Energy weekly report indicated that crude oil inventories fell 4.7 million barrels.  Inventories of gasoline fell 1.1 million barrels and distillates dropped 700,000 barrels.  Analysts had expected an increase of 700,000 barrels for crude and 1 million barrels … Continue reading →

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Greece Missing Deficit Target –

Posted on 3. October 2011 by Jim Sutliff

A draft budget sent to the parliament indicates that Greece will miss deficit targets set in the bailout program.  The budget news sent stocks lower and raised concerns for euro zone debt.  The Euro may come under pressure in the next … Continue reading →

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