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Derivatives Traders Downgrade Fannie and Freddie

The world’s largest credit-rating companies say mortgage lenders Fannie Mae (FNM) and Freddie Mac (FRE) have bullet-proof Aaa credit ratings. But Bloomberg says derivatives traders are treating the discount mortgage brokers as if they are rated five levels lower.

And, ominously, the price of contracts used to speculate on the creditworthiness of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and to protect against a default doubled in the past two months.

What about the government’s implied guarantee of the debt held by the companies? It seems investor confidence in short supply.

A Grainy Picture

Most of us Americans are so accustomed to a world of plenty; we have a hard time imagining a world of scarcity — much less making investments based upon this idea. But the energy markets provide a very powerful example of what happens when resources become less plentiful.

King Corn Retakes the Throne

Corn is in trouble because of the wet spring that has drenched the Midwest. Yesterday, the USDA said in a report that American corn output will be down significantly from last year’s estimate.

The U.S. Economy’s Uncertainty Brings Opportunity for Investors in the Months to Come

With a wheezing economy that’s struggling with housing and credit problems - as well as a weak dollar - it’s clear the United States won’t be in the investment spotlight this year.

U.N. Calls for Increased Cooperation to Fight Growing Global Food Crisis

The United Nations announced yesterday (Wednesday) that an additional $20 billion would be needed each year to combat global hunger.

Planting Troubles Put Corn on the Launch Pad

Globally, corn supplies are already straining to meet demand. America is the world’s king of corn. If our crop is going to be light, that puts corn on the launch pad.

Food Crisis: Six Ways to Protect Yourself

When the leader of the United Nation’s World Food Programme warned that a “silent tsunami” of hunger is sweeping the globe because of soaring food prices, a lot of folks probably viewed it as just another clever sound bite tossed off by a bureaucrat.

What’s so Important About Rice?

When I was growing up, it never mattered how bad my day went or which concert I might have missed, because there would always be rice, beans, and meat on the table every night.

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