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Category Archives: Interest Rates
Treasuries Fall –
Treasuries ended a five week winning streak and fell on economic data and a rise in commodities. Yields remained low this week with the sale of $72 billion in notes and bonds. Also, inflation concerns are easing and investors are seeking higher returns than … Continue reading
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Investors Crave Corporate Bonds –
Low interest rates are increasing investor demand for corporate bonds. High-yield and investment grade corporate bond issuance both showed a significant increase in the first quarter of 2011. High-yield bond issuance jumped 36% internationally and 29% domestically. Investment grade figures were … Continue reading
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China Monetary Policy Shift –
China has announced a long awaited shift in monetary policy to help control inflation. The shift to a prudent monetary policy may include higher interest rates some time time next year. The higher rates should help to slow inflation and … Continue reading
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Euro Bailouts –
Another round of bailouts will end the possibility of the Euro being a global reserve currency. Ireland is likely to be the first in a string of bailouts that could include Portugal and Spain. Spain is the biggest concern for the EU … Continue reading
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Interest Rate Futures Fall –
U.S. interest rates continued to fall as concerns relating to European debt and quantitative easing weighed on investors. The second round of quantitative easing by the Fed, known as QE2, is sparking concerns of inflation and a weaker dollar. Traders may also … Continue reading
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Dollar Falls –
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 –
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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Credit Scores –
Credit scores are more important than ever for personal loans. The need for financing extends beyond the business community. To view a related article, please click here: http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/newspid=20601214&sid=aiqk5pwd36ts&refer=invest Jim Sutliff
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