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Stocks & Bonds Tumble –

Posted on 6. May 2010 by Jim Sutliff

Stocks and corporate bonds tumbled today as concerns over the European debt situation increased with investors.  The market fell almost 1,000 points before rebounding and that was the biggest intraday drop since 1987.  Investors moved towards Treasuries which is considered … Continue reading →

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Euro Declines –

Posted on 4. May 2010 by Jim Sutliff

The Euro declined as concern over the spreading of the debt crisis increases with investors.  Spain and Portugal are becoming the center of attention as possible nations that may need a bailout.  The Euro fell below $1.30 and hit the … Continue reading →

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Yuan Revaluation –

Posted on 13. April 2010 by Jim Sutliff

Currency speculation is picking up on reports of a possible Yuan revaluation.  The Yen & Dollar are two currencies that are expected to benefit from a revaluation of the Chinese currency.  Both curencies are viewed as a safe haven by … 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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Futures Mag –

Posted on 14. October 2009 by Jim Sutliff

An article on the coming natural gas weekly inventory report appears in Futures Mag.  It has a good take on the current situation and is worth a quick read.  Futures Mag also covers other topics that are important for traders. … 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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Derivative Gains –

Posted on 31. August 2009 by Jim Sutliff

Five U.S. Banks are on pace to earn $35 Billion from derivatives.  Derivatives are a hot topic on Capitol Hill and the is a possibility of future regulations. To read a related Bloomberg article, please click here: http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601109&sid=agFM_w6e2i00 James Sutliff

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Financial Times –

Posted on 2. February 2009 by Jim Sutliff

The Financial Times is a great source of information for economic news.  The world news coverage is outstanding and currency related matters are addressed.  There are only a few newspapers with a strong circulation that incorporate geopolitical effects in their … Continue reading →

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Muni Bonds Slow –

Posted on 1. January 2009 by Jim Sutliff

Sales of Municipal bonds dipped in 2008 are expected to decline more in 2009.  This comes at a bad time for states who face a $42 billion dollar deficit.  States like California are expecting to have their bond ratings downgraded. … 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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Harvard Dumps Equity Shares –

Posted on 29. November 2008 by Jim Sutliff

Harvard, Columbia and Duke are beating down values as they try to dump their shares in private equity funds.  Harvard has one of the largest endowments at over $36 billion and their secondary sales may overwhelm the small market segment. … Continue reading →

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