Category Archives: Bonds

Federal Reserve Set To Purchase Debt –

Posted on 21. September 2011 by Jim Sutliff

The Federal Reserve announced that it would sell $400 billion of short term debt and purchase longer term bonds with the funds.  In addition, the Federal Reserve stated that there were significant downside risks to the economic outlook.  The warning … Continue reading →

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Euro Tumbles –

Posted on 9. September 2011 by Jim Sutliff

The Euro is falling fast and dropped to $1.37 in early trading on Friday.  The European debt crisis continues to weigh on the Euro and this is the lowest mark against the Dollar since February.   Also, a recent resignation by an … Continue reading →

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Dow Finishes Up –

Posted on 12. August 2011 by Jim Sutliff

The Dow Jones finished up 125 points on Friday but was still down 1.5% for the week.  Trading was very volatile all week with the Dow Jones moving 400 or more points on four consecutive days.  Gold touched $1,800 an ounce … Continue reading →

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Stocks & Oil Tumble –

Posted on 8. August 2011 by Jim Sutliff

The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell over 600 points in trading on Monday.  The downgrade of U.S. debt and concerns for the global economy continued to drive the market lower throughout the day.  Crude oil also fell in trading and finished … Continue reading →

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U.S. Debt Downgraded –

Posted on 6. August 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Standard and Poor’s lowered the U.S. credit rating to AA+ and also attached a negative outlook.  The U.S. has held a triple A credit rating for 70 years and the downgrade is likely to have a negative effect on the financial markets.  … Continue reading →

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Stock Market Slammed –

Posted on 4. August 2011 by Jim Sutliff

The Dow Jones fell more than 500 points on Thursday and has fallen 8 of the last 9 trading days.  The 500 point drop is the worst one day decline since December 2008.  Almost 15 stocks fell for every stock that rose on … Continue reading →

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Dollar Hits Record Lows –

Posted on 26. July 2011 by Jim Sutliff

 The U.S. Dollar continued to decline against all major currencies and hit record lows in trading.  The uncertainty surrounding debt negotiations between Republicans and Democrats are leading traders to sell the Dollar.  In afternoon trading the U.S. Dollar/ Euro exchange … Continue reading →

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Still No Debt Deal –

Posted on 24. July 2011 by Jim Sutliff

The weekend is coming to a close and there is no agreement on raising the debt ceiling.  Republican and Democratic negotiators have discussed short and long term debt ceiling increases.  Republicans prefer a short term increase that would require Obama to request more funding … Continue reading →

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European Union Offers New Greek Aid Plan –

Posted on 21. July 2011 by Jim Sutliff

European leaders announced $229 billion of additional aid for Greece.  They also gave their $440 billion Euro rescue fund the ability to  purchase debt from Euro nations under pressure in the markets.  The leaders hope that the plan will prevent the debt … Continue reading →

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Debt Plan Sends Dow Higher –

Posted on 19. July 2011 by Jim Sutliff

A possible agreement to raise the debt ceiling sent the Dow higher in aftenoon trading.  The Dow Jones gained over 200 points after Obama gave his approval for a debt agreement between  Republican and Democratic Senators.  The news also sent Gold prices … Continue reading →

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Debt Ceiling Talks Continue –

Posted on 16. July 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Debt ceiling talks between Republican and Democratic leaders continued on Saturday.  There has not been an agreement on terms to raise the $14.3 trillion debt ceiling.  The debt ceiling must be raised by August 2nd or the U.S. would fall into default and financial … Continue reading →

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Stocks Rise On Possible Stimulus –

Posted on 12. July 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Stocks rebounded after minutes from the Federal Reserve meeting indicated that a possible stimulus could be on the way.  The two day drop was the worst for the Dow Jones  since March.  European stocks declined for a third straight day due to … Continue reading →

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Republicans May Agree To Raise Debt Ceiling –

Posted on 3. July 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Republicans may agree to a short term deal to raise the debt ceiling.  According to the U.S. Treasury Department, the debt ceiling has to be raised by August 2nd to meet current obligations.  The current debt ceiling is $14.3 Trillion and negotiations will … Continue reading →

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Mergers & Acquisitions Decline –

Posted on 24. June 2011 by Jim Sutliff

Mergers and acquisitions declined in the second quarter and marked the first time in over a year that deal volume dropped in two straight quarters.  Two reasons for the drop in M & A activity are weak global economies and … Continue reading →

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MarketWatch Conference –

Posted on 11. June 2011 by Jim Sutliff

A recent MarketWatch article on investing tips for alternative assets discussed viewpoints of money managers.  Money managers at a MarketWatch conference stated that emerging markets will lead to further growth in commodities.  The market demand for products will cause the demand … Continue reading →

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