Category Archives: Regulatory

Movie Investing –

Posted on 31. May 2010 by Jim Sutliff

Investing in movies can be very risky but it still draws a great deal of interest.  For some investors, the value of calling yourself a movie investor can overcome the risks associated with the business.  The Wall Street Journal has a … 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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Barclays Private Equity MBO –

Posted on 24. May 2010 by Jim Sutliff

Reuters reports that Barclays Private Equity will spin out through an MBO over the summer.  Barclays is also reported as targeting it’s first independent fund at 1.5 to 2 billion Euros.  Regulatory pressures may also be at work in the decision to spin … Continue reading →

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Euro Breakup –

Posted on 16. May 2010 by Jim Sutliff

Concerns over sovereign debt and a breakup of the Euro continue to plague banks in Europe.  It has been reported that rates on commercial debt are also rising as a result of the crisis. To read a related Bloomberg article, … Continue reading →

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Cape Cod Wind Farm –

Posted on 3. May 2010 by Jim Sutliff

The U.S. approved a wind farm not that far from Cape Cod.  The wind farm will be the first in American waters and will be a $1 billion dollar project.  Some environmentalists and home owners tried to block the project but … Continue reading →

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Futures Mag –

Posted on 14. October 2009 by Jim Sutliff

An article on the coming natural gas weekly inventory report appears in Futures Mag.  It has a good take on the current situation and is worth a quick read.  Futures Mag also covers other topics that are important for traders. … Continue reading →

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Interest Rates May Rise –

Posted on 6. October 2009 by Jim Sutliff

One official suggested that an interest rate increase could be in the near future.  This statement made the dollar rise in the market. To read a related article, please click here: http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601087&sid=axGC7lXsYHpM James Sutliff

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Derivative Gains –

Posted on 31. August 2009 by Jim Sutliff

Five U.S. Banks are on pace to earn $35 Billion from derivatives.  Derivatives are a hot topic on Capitol Hill and the is a possibility of future regulations. To read a related Bloomberg article, please click here: http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601109&sid=agFM_w6e2i00 James Sutliff

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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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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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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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Downey Financial Seized –

Posted on 22. November 2008 by Jim Sutliff

Downey Financial has been seized as well as two smaller banks.  The FDIC brokered a deal that allowed U.S. Bancorp to acquire Downey. To view a related article, please click here: http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/newspid=20601087&sid=aAyVj8SZ7Y0I&refer=home James Sutliff

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Obama Market Crash –

Posted on 5. November 2008 by Jim Sutliff

The markets posted the biggest post-election drop ever today.  It’s really more of an Obama centered crash than other economic factors.  The increased capital gains tax and other Obama proposals are likely to cause many to flee the market before … Continue reading →

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