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Supervisors finalize budget; employee wages frozen Sunday, March 14, 2010 @ 4:10AMThe Story County Board of Supervisors froze employee wages for a second year Thursday in approving a fiscal 2010-11 budget of nearly $40 million, almost 10 percent less than this year’s.
○ Bond yields higher than stock profit Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 7:04PMThe domestic bond market is heating up, with nearly 20 percent in profit from bond investment possible due to the sharp decline in interest rates after a surge in the wake of the 2008 global financial crisis.
SCOTT BURNS: The last 10 years have been a "Lost Decade" Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 6:50PMMany now call the last 10 years a "Lost Decade." The immediate reference is to 10 years of going nowhere, or worse, in the stock market.
Money Insider: Barclays weighs in with another decent ISA deal Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 6:24PMWith a little over three weeks of the current tax year remaining, the new ISA deals are coming thick and fast, although most are offering returns that hardly warrant a mention.
Quinn looks to borrow $4.7 billion Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 6:24PMA key component of Illinois Governor Pat Quinn's budget plan calls for the state to borrow $4.7 billion.
Summary Box: Stocks cap week with modest moves Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 6:21PMQUIET DAY: Major stock market indexes were little changed a day after the Standard & Poor's 500 index closed at a 17-month high. Mixed reports on consumer sentiment and retail sales kept trading subdued. STRONG WEEK: Gains for the week were strong after... S&P 500 - Business - Stocks and Bonds - Investing - Stock market
17. Banks emerge the winners Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 6:08PMINVESTORS with banking stocks must be rubbing their hands in glee.
Rates trade in tight range on uneven economic data Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 6:08PMInterest rates were mixed in the bond market Friday after uneven economic reports gave investors conflicting signals.
More stimulus may be needed says BoE's Dale Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 6:08PMTHE full impact of the Bank of England's asset purchase programme has yet to feed through to the economy but further stimulus may still be needed, the bank's chief eco
Making the most of opportunities offered by Isas Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 6:08PMSAVERS starved of returns from cash are piling into equities in one of the busiest individual savings account (Isa) seasons on record. The October increase in the annu
Baldacci outlines bond plan Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 7:44PMAUGUSTA, Maine -- Gov. John Baldacci announced the details Wednesday of a $79 million bond proposal that includes money to save northern Maine's last major rail line and to fund transportation ...
Treasury Two- to 30-Year Spread Near Record Before Bond Auction Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 7:43PMMarch 11 (Bloomberg) -- Treasury 30-year yields were near the highest on record compared with two-year rates as the U.S. prepared to sell $13 billion of long bonds amid signs the global economy is recovering.
N.Z. Dollar Falls on Rates; Australia’s Trades Near 7-Week High Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 7:14PMMarch 11 (Bloomberg) -- The New Zealand dollar fell from near its strongest in a month after the central bank left its official cash rate at a record low and said economic growth may remain subdued, damping prospects for interest-rate increases.
75 years on, Bank gets it right on inflation Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 6:55PMWilliam Watson: The Bank of Canada took most of its 75-year history to catch on, but it’s now reasonably good at what it’s supposed to do
(AFX UK Focus) 2010-03-11 00:24 Seoul shares open up; KEB jumps, eyes on BOK Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 6:42PMSEOUL, March 11 (Reuters) - Seoul shares opened higher on Thursday with gains led by Korea Exchange Bank (KEB) on news Lone Star would resume selling its stake in the firm, but rises were limited ahead of the central bank's interest rate decision.
Japan’s Note Yields May Fall to Six-Year Low, Chuo Mitsui Says Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 6:37PMJapan’s five-year notes may rise, pushing yields to the lowest level since August 2003, as the central bank looks to maintain its monetary-easing policy, according to Chuo Mitsui Trust & Banking Co.
(AFX UK Focus) 2010-03-11 00:00 RPT-PREVIEW-South Korea rate rises seen in H2, no move this week Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 6:27PM(Repeats ahead of the central bank's rate-setting meeting on Thursday) WHAT: Central bank's interest rate decision WHEN: March 11, decision at around 0100 GMT, news conference at 0220 GMT REUTERS FORECASTS:
Loonie could hit parity with greenback this summer Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 5:54PMCIBC World Markets says expectations of higher interest rates and investor demand for Canada will help drive the Canadian dollar past parity with the U.S. greenback by this summer.
SMC Man AHL Alpha Fund Filed Final Prospectus Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 5:39PMTORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - March 10, 2010) - Scotia Managed Companies Administration Inc. ("Scotia") is pleased to announce the filing of a final prospectus for the initial public offering of units of the SMC Man AHL Alpha Fund (the "Fund"). Scotia acts as the administrator of the Fund.
SMC Man AHL Alpha Fund Filed Final Prospectus Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 5:31PMTORONTO, ONTARIO-- - Scotia Managed Companies Administration Inc. is pleased to announce the filing of a final prospectus for the initial public offering of units of the SMC Man AHL Alpha Fund .
Pag-IBIG sells P11.96-b bonds at record-low rate Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:30AMHome Development Mutual Fund, also known as Pag-IBIG Fund, has sold P11.963 billion worth of five-year bonds Tuesday at a record-low coupon rate of 5-percent rate to refinance maturing obligations and shore up funds for housing loans amid increased demand.
Analysis: Does Greek fiscal crisis foretell one in the U.S.? Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:25AMBy TOM RAUM The Associated Press A difference in views over similarities and differences
Bond auction goes well; prices rise Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:24AMThe Associated Press Interest rates fell in the bond market Tuesday as prices rose in response to another well-received auction of new Treasury notes. The government reported higher demand for its sale of $40 billion in three-year notes. That soothed investors' ongoing concerns that the continuing flow of new bonds into the market would depress prices.
Ministry vows makeover for financial markets Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:22AMVietNamNet Bridge – The Ministry of Finance is determined to comprehensively restructure the financial market this year to address its shortcomings and ensure sustainable development, officials said.
Aussie Touches 7-Week High on Rates, Jobs Outlook, China Trade Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:13AMMarch 10 (Bloomberg) -- The Australian dollar rose to its strongest in seven weeks before a report tomorrow economists say will show employers added jobs for a sixth month, spurring expectations for an interest-rate increase in April.
Two-Years Underperform Treasuries Before Auction: Canada Credit Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:13AMMarch 10 (Bloomberg) -- Canadian two-year government bonds are yielding the most over comparable Treasuries in five months as traders increase bets the Bank of Canada will raise interest rates before the Federal Reserve.
Defaults Signal Bursting Muni Junk Bubble on High-Yield Surge Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:11AMMarch 10 (Bloomberg) -- Investors in search of better returns poured $7.8 billion into high-yield municipal bond funds last year, pushing assets to a two-year high. They may start experiencing losses as early as this year as default risks grow.
Yen Falls to Two-Week Low Against Kiwi on Asia Recovery Signs Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 12:06AMThe yen declined to a two-week low against New Zealand’s dollar on speculation Japan’s economic recovery will lag behind the rest of the Asia-Pacific region.
D.C. Looks to Capitalize on Low Yields With $700 Million Sale Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 11:58PMWashington will use proceeds from the sale to refinance current fixed- and variable-rate general obligation bonds, which have lower ratings, and reduce the district’s amount of adjustable-rate debt.
Obama Defies Pessimists as Rising Economy Converges With Stocks Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 11:51PMThe political consensus may be that President Barack Obama’s handling of the economy has been weak. The judgment of money in all its forms has been overwhelmingly positive, and that may be the more lasting appraisal.
(AFX UK Focus) 2010-03-09 04:13 RPT-UPDATE 1-China spreads out FX reserves risk -currency chief Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:43PMBy Zhou Xin and Alan Wheatley
(AFX UK Focus) 2010-03-09 04:09 TREASURIES-Steady in Asia ahead of bond sales Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:42PMTOKYO, March 9 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasuries were steady to firmer in Asia on Tuesday with many investors sitting on the sidelines waiting for this week's $74 billion in bond sales to kick off later in the day. * A lack of significant economic data and relative political quiet over the Greek debt crisis after the country adopted a stricter austerity plan and a successful bond sale meant the market ...
(AFX UK Focus) 2010-03-09 04:31 PREVIEW-South Korea rate rises seen in H2, no move this week Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:41PMWHAT: Central bank's interest rate decision WHEN: March 11, decision at around 0100 GMT, news conference at 0220 GMT
China calls U.S. Treasuries important, wary on gold Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:39PMBEIJING (Reuters) - China, the world's biggest holder of foreign exchange reserves, renewed its commitment to the U.S. Treasury market on Tuesday but said it would be wary of adding to its gold holdings.
Inflation seen moderating: Subbarao Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:35PMInflation in India should moderate in the coming months and the central bank will ensure interest rate levels do not have a negative impact on the competitiveness of the economy, RBI Governor Duvvuri Subbarao said.
Greek PM calls on world to restrict speculative trading Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:35PM&$ &$Visiting Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou attends a press conference with U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (not pictured) in Washington D.C., capital of the United States, March 8, 2010. (Xinhua/Zhang Jun)&$ &$ Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou on Monday called on the international community to restrict speculative trading, saying such act "imperils not only Greece, but ...
Fannie Mae Mortgage-Bond Spreads Fall to Record: Credit Markets Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:26PMMarch 9 (Bloomberg) -- Yields on Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac mortgage securities that guide U.S. home-loan rates fell to the lowest relative to Treasuries on record, even as the scheduled end of Federal Reserve purchases approaches.
Philippine Central Bank May Further Unwind Stimulus (Update1) Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:22PMMarch 9 (Bloomberg) -- The Philippines will consider unwinding some of its stimulus measures even as it may keep interest rates unchanged to support the economic recovery, central bank Deputy Governor Diwa Guinigundo said.
PREVIEW-South Korea rate rises seen in H2, no move this week Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:16PMWHAT: Central bank's interest rate decision
(AFX UK Focus) 2010-03-09 04:07 WRAPUP 1-China calls U.S. Treasuries important, wary on gold Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:11PMBy Langi Chiang and Alan Wheatley
Hapoalim Recommends Israel Medium- to Long-Term Bonds (Update1) Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 8:30AMMarch 7 (Bloomberg) -- Investors should buy medium- to long-term Israeli government bonds as rising interest rates may dampen demand for shorter-dated notes, Bank Hapoalim Ltd. said.
New York State raids 'dedicated' account for road work, leaving little money for repairs Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 7:47AMGloria Wright / The Post-Standard The bridge on Erie Boulevard West over West Street in Syracuse, built in 1964, has been crumbling for some time. Last week, some work was being started and the sidewalk was closed.
Test your forecasting talent Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 7:03AMColumnist John Dorfman revives his Derby of Economic Forecasting Talent (DEFT).
Dilemma: Pay off your mortgage or invest? Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 6:36AMThis is the time of year when clients ask what to do with their tax refunds. Many consider whether they should pay extra toward their mortgage or add to their investment portfolios.
Jeffco, creditors talk debt; sewer crisis goals include refinancing Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 5:42AMDeal would include forgiving a portion of debt.
A calm economic week after central bank rate decisions Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 4:20AMA calm economic week after central bank rate decisions
ETFs in the Pipeline: Fixed-Income and International Leverage Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 4:18AMTom Lydon (ETF Trends) submits: The world of ETFs is getting a little bit bigger and a little more interesting. Van Eck plans to offer two first-of-their-kind fixed-income ETFs, while ProShares is also gearing up to launch regional banking and international ETFs, as well. Van Eck plans to launch one ETF focused on non-dollar-denominated emerging market debt and another on floating-rate ...
Bringing back the love Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 3:25AMCommerce Bancorp customers were devoted to the bank's legendary customer service — weekend hours, pet-friendly tellers and a personal touch that stood out while some of its competitors became more automated.
City debt sparks concerns Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 3:10AMThe economy has struggled of late and many residents are striving daily to make ends meet, but city leaders haven't shied away from incurring new debt.
Schuylkill to receive 'recovery zone' status Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 3:08AMSchuylkill County will soon be classified as a "recovery zone" that could see millions of dollars in bonds for development. As part of last year's American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, local governments can designate their area as a recovery zone. For