Category Archives: Political News

The Obama Stock Market –

Posted on 7. September 2010 by Jim Sutliff

The Obama stock market is showing little signs of resembling the Reagan market.  The current stock market is being compared to the market under President Carter.  Recent commentary point to a stock market and an economy that is in a much worse position than in … Continue reading →

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China Shifts From Dollar –

Posted on 15. August 2010 by Jim Sutliff

China is starting to make moves away from the U.S. Dollar and towards the Euro and the Yen.   Concerns relating to the U.S. economy were cited as one of the reasons.  China has the largest foreign exchange reserves amounting to … Continue reading →

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Treasury Notes –

Posted on 31. July 2010 by Jim Sutliff

Treasury notes continued their gain for a fourth straight month.  Two year yields fell for a 9th straight week to the lowest rate ever recorded.  Slow economic growth and the possibility of a moderate economic recovery have led investors to Treasury notes. To … Continue reading →

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Forbes Markets Brief –

Posted on 23. July 2010 by Jim Sutliff

To get a quick overview of the markets take a look at the Markets Brief on Forbes.  It provides news and insights on domestic and global markets.  The report also provides valuable information on earnings reports and views from analysts … Continue reading →

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Venezuela Seizes Rigs –

Posted on 24. June 2010 by Jim Sutliff

Venezuela has seized 11 rigs owned by the American drilling company of Helmerich & Payne.  The drills have been shut for a year due to lack of payments from the Venezuelan state-run oil company PDVSA.  This is an aggressive move on … Continue reading →

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Deepwater Drilling Ban –

Posted on 22. June 2010 by Jim Sutliff

The six month ban on deepwater drilling is coming under fire by oil companies.  Oil executives are quick to point out that a ban could be a step back for energy security.  Prices are also likely to increase if a … Continue reading →

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Ruble As Reserve –

Posted on 18. June 2010 by Jim Sutliff

Medvedev is pushing for the Russian Ruble to be a reserve currency which would cut into the dominance of the U.S. Dollar.  His wish is to make Moscow a global financial hub and to help lift an ailing Russian economy.  … Continue reading →

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Gulf Coast Bonds –

Posted on 3. June 2010 by Jim Sutliff

At least one analyst is suggesting to purchase gulf coast bonds when the pirces start to drop.  The oil leak will cause the surronding economies to take a hit and the bonds may follow in line.  One analyst believes that … Continue reading →

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Ratings Downgrade For Spain –

Posted on 29. May 2010 by Jim Sutliff

A downgrade of Spain by Fitch sent the markets lower before the holiday weekend.  Concerns over the spread of the European debt crisis have continued and the prospects of lower global demand also contributed to market problems.  The government of … Continue reading →

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Pound Rises –

Posted on 11. May 2010 by Jim Sutliff

The Pound gained in trading today after Conservative leader David Cameron was appointed the new Prime Minister.  Gordon Brown’s resignation cleared the way for the first Conservative administration since 1997. To read a related Bloomberg article, please click here; http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601087&sid=a_8N8kLTYvzE&pos=2 … Continue reading →

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EU Prepares Fund –

Posted on 9. May 2010 by Jim Sutliff

The European Union is preparing a $645 billion dollar fund to prevent the sovereign debt crisis from spreading.  A Bloomberg article quoted a Sedish official as describing the markets as having a “wolfpack behavior”.  The need for the EU to … Continue reading →

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Taxation of Carried Interest –

Posted on 26. March 2010 by Jim Sutliff

The National Venture Capital Association (NVCA) is a great source for information regarding the taxation of carried interest.  This is a hot button political issue that will directly impact job growth in America.  The NVCA website has important documents relating … Continue reading →

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U.A.E. Cuts Output –

Posted on 26. December 2009 by Jim Sutliff

The United Arab Emirates has agreed to cut output in order to comply with OPEC.  This action has temporarily pushed oil prices to the $40 dollar level.  The oil market may continue to see price declines in the near future … Continue reading →

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Chinese Natural Gas Demand To Increase –

Posted on 14. May 2009 by Jim Sutliff

Market demand for natural gas in China is expected to increase to 110 billion cubic meters by 2010.  Currently, China relies on imports for most of their natural gas requirements.  China is expected to increase domestic exploration in the near … Continue reading →

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Rig Zone –

Posted on 8. March 2009 by Jim Sutliff

The RigZone provides important insight and data on the oil and gas industry.  It has news, events, and even a job board. To check out the site, please click here: www.RigZone.com James Sutliff

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