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Posts Tagged ‘ TSM ’

China Points the Way to Profits as the New Global Manufacturing Leader

Aug 14th, 2008 | By Martin Hutchinson | Category: Emerging Markets, Financial News

There’s more bad news for those of you who are worrying about the United States’ global geo-strategic position. According to a recent report, starting next year, Chinese manufacturing output will exceed that of the United States.



Derivatives Traders Downgrade Fannie and Freddie

Jul 9th, 2008 | By Contrarian Profits | Category: Featured, Financial News

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.



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

Jun 6th, 2008 | By Jennifer Yousfi | Category: Politics & Economics

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.