Category Archives: Investments

Oil Rises & Natural Gas Slides –

Posted on 22. August 2009 by Jim Sutliff

Oil prices almost touched $75 a barrel the other day and may continue to rise.  The expected decline in the dollar could contribute to future increases in oil prices.  The recovery in Europe may also weaken the dollar relative to … Continue reading →

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Horn River Basin Discovery –

Posted on 30. July 2009 by Jim Sutliff

The discovery in the Horn River Basin may prove to be a game changer for long term natural gas prices.  Natural gas was expected to make slow price gains due to high supplies but this may completely change the price … Continue reading →

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Oil Rises Again –

Posted on 20. June 2009 by Jim Sutliff

Oil prices continue to climb and moved past the $70 dollar mark last week.  The growing Asian economies are one of the reasons for the recent increase in prices.  However, the market seems to be adequately supplied with crude oil. … Continue reading →

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IEA Expects Crude To Fall –

Posted on 23. April 2009 by Jim Sutliff

Crude oil fell to as low as $51.29 a barrel after the International Energy Agency predicted a decline in oil demand.  The Interantional Energy Agency expects a decline of 2.5 million barrels a day.  Crude oil has increased 15% in … Continue reading →

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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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Yen Shows Strong Gains –

Posted on 19. January 2009 by Jim Sutliff

The Yen made strong gains against the Pound Sterling as traders speculated on credit markets.  The recent gains put the Yen at near record levels vs. the Pound. http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601087&sid=apXO1MNpvvX8&refer=home Jim Sutliff

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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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Valero Cuts Refining –

Posted on 19. December 2008 by Jim Sutliff

Valero has cut refinery activity due to fog slowing their shipments of crude.  The plant processes 325,000 barrels a day and may have to halt production for a longer time period if shipment delays continue.  Crude oil has fallen to … 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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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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Lower Cost Fuels –

Posted on 10. December 2008 by Jim Sutliff

In recent surveys, analysts have predicted that oil and natural gas will no longer be the lowest cost fuels.  The prediction asserts that renewable energy is on the horizon. To view a related article, please click here: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20081210/ap_on_bi_ge/finding_oil_costs Jim Sutliff

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Oil Stays Above $40 –

Posted on 8. December 2008 by Jim Sutliff

Oil remained above $40 a barrel today but that might not last long.  Some analysts have predicted a decline for oil down to $25 a barrel.  Metals have also been propped up but some analysts think that is due to intervention by … Continue reading →

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Hedge Funds Lower Fees –

Posted on 3. December 2008 by Jim Sutliff

Hedge funds are starting to face reality when it comes to charging fees.  Hedge funds are starting to lower fees and attempting to lock-in investors money for a longer time period. To view a related article, please click here: http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601109&sid=aV5d_zNyBLfM&refer=home … Continue reading →

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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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Credit Scores –

Posted on 16. November 2008 by Jim Sutliff

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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