Author Archives: Jim Sutliff

Treasuries Fall –

Posted on 10. March 2010 by Jim Sutliff

The price of government securites fell as $74 billion in debt is auctioned this week.  The supply of securites coupled with some economic recovery talk helped lower prices. To read a Reuters article, please click here: http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSN0856505320100308 James Sutliff

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Natural Gas Inventory Report –

Posted on 4. March 2010 by Jim Sutliff

For the week ending February 26th, Natural Gas stockpiles fell 116 billion cubic feet.  This falls below expected declines of 128 to 132 cubic feet.  The price of Natural Gas is reacting with April contracts falling almost 20 cents by the … Continue reading →

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Crude Oil Inventory Soars –

Posted on 24. February 2010 by Jim Sutliff

According to EIA data, crude oil inventory soared 3 million barrels last week.  This exceeded expectations and may be an indicator of price adjustments in the near term. To read an article by CBS Marketwatch, please click here: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/crude-oil-stockpiles-surge-products-fall-eia-2010-02-24   … Continue reading →

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S & P Weekly Wrap-Up —

Posted on 10. February 2010 by Jim Sutliff

The Forbes Stock Scorecard has a weekly wrap-up article on the S & P 500.  The article discusses the concern over the American workforce numbers and the effect on the index.  The index is starting off February in negative territory. … Continue reading →

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Natural Gas Inventory Declines-

Posted on 4. February 2010 by Jim Sutliff

The inventory of natural gas declined this week less than expected by analysts.  Future inventory reports may continue to show weaker draws due to an increase in rig counts, LNG shipments, and a warmer end to winter weather. To read … Continue reading →

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REITs May Boost Dividends –

Posted on 15. January 2010 by Jim Sutliff

BusinessWeek reports that a dozen real estate investment trusts are likely to increase their next dividend.  Overall, the industry raised $33 billion dollars last year and may be making a comeback in the minds of investors.  Dividends are a major … Continue reading →

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Natural Gas Inventories Decline –

Posted on 14. January 2010 by Jim Sutliff

Natural Gas inventories came in lower than analysts had expected.  The drop had little effect on prices which remained down for the trading day.  Warmer than normal temperatures are predicted for the week ahead as are slight production increases.  These … Continue reading →

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California Credit Rating Cut –

Posted on 13. January 2010 by Jim Sutliff

Standard & Poor’s cut the credit rating for the state of California.  The new rating is A- on $64 billion of general obligation bonds.  California has had a fiscal crisis for an extended time which is starting to have an … Continue reading →

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U.A.E. Cuts Output –

Posted on 26. December 2009 by Jim Sutliff

The United Arab Emirates has agreed to cut output in order to comply with OPEC.  This action has temporarily pushed oil prices to the $40 dollar level.  The oil market may continue to see price declines in the near future … Continue reading →

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Rig Counts Remain Steady –

Posted on 5. December 2009 by Jim Sutliff

Rig counts stayed relatively the same this week.  Oil rigs increased by 4 and natural gas was unchanged.  This brings the total rig count up to 1,134 in the U.S. To read a Wall Street Journal article, please click here: … Continue reading →

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Weekly Energy Inventory Preview –

Posted on 2. December 2009 by Jim Sutliff

Futures Mag provides a preview of the weekly energy inventory report.  The analysis by Dominick Chirichella of the natural gas market seems to be on point. To read the article, please click here:   Weekly Energy Inventory Preview   Jim … Continue reading →

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Oil Prices Hurting Economy –

Posted on 20. November 2009 by Jim Sutliff

Fortune has an article on CNN Money that discusses high oil prices and the negative effect on the economy.  Oil prices at $80 are still too high for the current economic climate. To read the CNN Money article, please click … Continue reading →

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Benchmark Currency Chart –

Posted on 12. October 2009 by Jim Sutliff

The Swiss Franc is closing in on the U.S. Dollar. To view the benchmark currency rates please click the attached link. http://www.bloomberg.com/markets/currencies/fxc.html Jim Sutliff

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Venture Capital Resource –

Posted on 10. October 2009 by Jim Sutliff

The Financial Information Services website for the Dow Jones provides valuable resources on the venture capital industry.  Upcoming events are posted and industry trends are discussed. o view the site, please click here: http://fis.dowjones.com/ James Sutliff

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Interest Rates May Rise –

Posted on 6. October 2009 by Jim Sutliff

One official suggested that an interest rate increase could be in the near future.  This statement made the dollar rise in the market. To read a related article, please click here: http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601087&sid=axGC7lXsYHpM James Sutliff

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