Saturday, September 18, 2010

Daily Markets - Still Funny

Daily Markets - Still Funny

Still Funny

Posted: 18 Sep 2010 03:32 PM PDT

OK, maybe I’ve got a twisted sense of humor, but this oldie-but-goodie (note that it includes the ex-Secretary of the Treasury) is (still) pretty funny — probably because not much has changed as far as policymaking goes since the crisis began:

(Hat tip to The Daily … [visit site to read more]

ETF Based On Islam To Shut Doors

Posted: 18 Sep 2010 03:17 PM PDT

On October 19, 2010, Javelin Exchange Traded Shares will officially close the door on the Dow Jones Islamic Market International Index Fund (JVS). 
JVS first began trading in July 2009 and came to market to offer investors a way to gain access to companies that abided by Islamic law.  The strategy excluded businesses that were involved in the alcohol and tobacco industries, gambling, pornography, unconventional financial services and those that produced pork-related food … [visit site to read more]

10 ETFs To Play Deflation

Posted: 18 Sep 2010 02:17 PM PDT

As deflationary concerns continue to make headlines among investors, dividend paying investments, interest-bearing investments and cash become more appealing.
Weak economic figures, a decline in money supply and fiscal tightening around the world are a few reasons why falling prices could be in the near future. Other factors that could lead to a drop in prices include tight credit markets, declines in consumer spending and high unemployment – all of which lead to a reduction in the demand for … [visit site to read more]

Word Of The Day

Posted: 18 Sep 2010 12:11 PM PDT

ND’s Record-Setting Oil Production Fuels Economic Boom With Record Employment, 3.6% Jobless Rate

Posted: 18 Sep 2010 12:02 PM PDT

Following an ongoing pattern that I have reported previously, North Dakota set more new records in July for monthly oil production (see top chart above, data here) and employment (see bottom chart above, data here).

There was a new record high of 321,042 barrels per day produced in July, which was a 1.83% increase from the previous record in June, and a 41% increase from July 2009.  From 156,420 barrels per day level in May 2008, daily oil production in North Dakota … [visit site to read more]
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