Category Archives: Economic News

Thornburg Mortgage Data –

Posted on 3. March 2008 by Jim Sutliff

Thornburg Mortgage released more information which was not positive.  The market responded to the Thornburg news as well as ISM manufacturing data by pushing stocks lower.  Recently, Thornburg also had their rating lowered by Standard and Poor’s. To read a … Continue reading →

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Economic Data Coming This Week –

Posted on 2. March 2008 by Jim Sutliff

Economic data that is due out this week will be closely watched by traders.  Commodities traders also have to take into account inventory data that comes out Wednesday. To view a recent article on the matter, please click here:\ http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/23416410/ … Continue reading →

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Fed Expects Higher Inflation –

Posted on 20. February 2008 by Jim Sutliff

The Federal Reserve indicated that they expect higher inflation as well as increased unemployment.  This is a tricky combination since the main tool to fight inflation would be to increase interest rates.  At the current time an increase in interest … Continue reading →

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