Category Archives: Economic News

Saudis Increase Oil –

Posted on 14. June 2008 by Jim Sutliff

The Saudis are expected to increase oil production by a half a million barrels a day next month.  This increase will bring the Saudi production to around 10 million barrels a day.  More important than the increase is the signal … Continue reading →

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Missouri Gas Lowest In Nation –

Posted on 10. June 2008 by Jim Sutliff

It has been mentioned that high gas prices are mainly due to taxes but Missouri highlights other factors.  The type of gas stations, taxes, and geography all play roles in lowering costs.  The arguments for a more broad infrastructure when … Continue reading →

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Oil Rockets $5 On Possible Rate Hike –

Posted on 5. June 2008 by Jim Sutliff

The European Central Bank indicated that they may raise interest rates to fight inflation.  This triggered the rise of more than five dollars for crude oil today.  If the europeans hike interest rates it could signal another slide for the … Continue reading →

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What's Behind Oil Prices?

Posted on 3. June 2008 by Jim Sutliff

Knowledge@Wharton had an interview with finance professor Jeremy Siegal and management professor Witold Henisz.  One of the hot topics discussed was the price of oil and the factors behing the rise.  The transcript is posted at the link below. To … Continue reading →

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Crude Heads South –

Posted on 27. May 2008 by Jim Sutliff

Crude oil has fallen more trhan $2 dollars today due to a belief that there is lower demand in America.  The United States is the largest consumer of crude oil and higher prices could be taking a toll on the … Continue reading →

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Oil Takes A Break –

Posted on 22. May 2008 by Jim Sutliff

Oil took a break today and retreated from an all-time high.  For quite some time we have felt that investors have been driving the rise in oil prices and that argument is catching on with analysts.  In an article by … Continue reading →

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Some Hedge Funds Have Trouble Ahead –

Posted on 20. May 2008 by Jim Sutliff

The increased number of defaults in Junk Bonds are causing a concern for some hedge funds.  The price of swaps has been soaring and that has a direct effect on some of the players involved. To view the article, please … Continue reading →

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British Refinery Strike Ends –

Posted on 29. April 2008 by Jim Sutliff

The refinery strike in Great Britain that sent oil prices rising a couple of days ago is over.  This had a cooling effect on oil prices today and could help spur a decline if the Fed doesn’t lower rates tomorrow.  … Continue reading →

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A Look Ahead –

Posted on 8. April 2008 by Jim Sutliff

To check out the market data due out on Wednesday visit CNBC.  It’s a good article that covers a wide range of markets. To view a related article, please click here: http://www.cnbc.com/id/24020208 Jim Sutliff

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Dollar Decline Expected –

Posted on 7. April 2008 by Jim Sutliff

Futures traders are placing their bets on the dollar declining.  Foreigners are selling the dollar as well as major currency traders.  The Global Head of Citigroup, Tom Fitzpatrick, pointed out the deteriorating US economy as a factor. To view a related … Continue reading →

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JP Morgan Raises Bid –

Posted on 24. March 2008 by Jim Sutliff

JP Morgan has raised its offer to almost $10 dollars a share for Bear Stearns.  This is mainly to overcome the obstacle of shareholder resistance to the initial bid.  It has been reported that Bear Stearns is actually worth almost … Continue reading →

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EFT Liquidity Review –

Posted on 23. March 2008 by Jim Sutliff

The U.S. economy remains weak but funds are still flowing in to Exchange Traded Funds.  Stock buybacks are more frequent with companies taking advantage of lower stock prices.  To view a related article, please click here: http://www.forbes.com/personalfinance/etfs/2008/02/11/exxon-verizon-yahoo-pf-etf-in_tt_0211trimtabs_inl.html Jim Sutliff

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Future Regulations?

Posted on 21. March 2008 by Jim Sutliff

The current climate has led to a call for more regulation of the Banking sector.  The recent programs by the Fed that can be viewed as bailouts are increasing public awareness. To view a related article, please click here: http://www.forbes.com/home/wallstreet/2008/03/20/banking-bernanke-frank-biz-wall-cx_lm_0320fed.html … Continue reading →

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Inventory Down –

Posted on 19. March 2008 by Jim Sutliff

The inventory report from the Energy Information Administration showed a greater than expected decline in distillates as well as gasoline.  Supplies of gasoline fell 3.5 million barrels and distillates dropped 2.9 million.  Crude oil inventories rose 200,000 barrels but this … Continue reading →

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Cheney Visit May Help Output –

Posted on 10. March 2008 by Jim Sutliff

Cheney is expected to ask the Saudis for an increase in production.  The Vice President will be visiting the middle east next week. To read a related article, please click here: http://afp.google.com/article/ALeqM5ii_nBPZlNom_xLZCLd9XluLnciwg Jim Sutliff

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