Posts Tagged ‘ Stimulus ’
Bernanke Sticks to His Script
Jul 22nd, 2009 | By Chris Gaffney | Category: Financial News, US Dollar & Forex TradingBernanke sticks to the script… Pound sterling comes under pressure… China starts shopping for assets… BRIC MarketSafe lights up the phones… And Now… Today’s Pfennig!
9 Reasons US Jobless Figures Are Worse Than You Think
Jul 15th, 2009 | By Contrarian Profits | Category: Notes From the Investment UndergroundWe now know that Team Obama’s optimism about the power of ‘stimulus’ was misplaced. The official unemployment rate now stands at 9.5% – 20% higher than Obama claimed it would be without the $787 billion stimulus.
The 10 Reasons You Should Be Mad as Hell Right Now
Jul 14th, 2009 | By Contrarian Profits | Category: Politics & Economics, Top StoryDo you remember the first time you saw a rain drenched Peter Finch scream, “I’m as mad as hell, and I’m not going to take this anymore!”? We do.
Why Brazil and Germany Will Outperform IMF Favorites China and India in 2010
Jul 10th, 2009 | By Martin Hutchinson | Category: International InvestingMarkets were cheered Wednesday when the International Monetary Fund (IMF) projected global growth of 2.5% for 2010, a slight increase from its earlier forecast of 1.9% growth. That’s good news for investors – but consumers in the United States and investors focused on it may not see much benefit.
How to Dine in High Style on Shriveled Brown Sprouts
Jul 9th, 2009 | By Adam Lass | Category: Featured, Stock Market InvestingHow to Make 191% Gains as Wall Street Swallows a Poison Pill – Again! I could start out today’s column by telling you all about how official unemployment is at a 26-year high at 9.5%. I could go on at length as to how unofficial unemployment may very well be double that and we’d never know.
A Week Dominated By Data
Jun 29th, 2009 | By Chuck Butler | Category: Financial News, US Dollar & Forex TradingBoth sides of the ship… Currencies remain well bid… ECB and Riksbank meet this week… Baiting the hook for more stimulus? And Now… Today’s Pfennig!
Buy, Sell or Hold: The TS&W/Claymore Tax-Advantaged Balanced Fund is a Diversified Profit Play with a High Yield
Jun 29th, 2009 | By Horacio Marquez | Category: FeaturedLast week was a very important one. The U.S. Treasury placed a record level of debt, the Federal Reserve announced it would not expand its monetary easing, and we got many top players opining about the economy. In addition, we are facing the uncertainties about ‘Cap and Trade’ legislation and the healthcare reform.
Commodity Bulls Snared by China Stimulus Snafu
Jun 25th, 2009 | By Justice Litle | Category: Emerging MarketsSome of China’s stockpiling may well have been due to speculative excess, rather than any rational plan on the ground. That realization played a role in the market carnage seen this week.
More Stimulus On The Way?
Jun 24th, 2009 | By Chuck Butler | Category: Financial News, US Dollar & Forex TradingEuro leads currencies higher… Commodities rally back on FOMC thoughts… FOMC meeting today… NZ Consumer Confidence on the rise… And Now… Today’s Pfennig!