Saturday, December 4, 2010

DailyMarkets.com - Monetary Policy Week In Review – 5 Dec 2010

DailyMarkets.com - Monetary Policy Week In Review – 5 Dec 2010


Monetary Policy Week In Review – 5 Dec 2010

Posted: 04 Dec 2010 07:01 PM PST

This week saw interest rate reviews from a variety of economies, including some key emerging Asia economies, but also one of the biggest developed economic regions. Those that hiked rates included: Pakistan +50bps, Hungary +25bps, Thailand +25bps, and while it didn’t review the Selic rate, the Banco Central do Brasil increased the reserve requirements on term deposits to 20% from 15%, and demand deposits to 12% from 8% in effort to address rising inflation and overheating risks. Meanwhile … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


‘It’s Ugly Out There’

Posted: 04 Dec 2010 05:32 PM PST

It’s the most wonderful time of the year.
With the kids jingle belling,
And everyone telling you,
“Be of good cheer,”
It’s the most wonderful time of the year.
There’ll be parties for hosting,
Marshmallows for toasting and
Caroling out in the snow.
There’ll be scary ghost stories and
Tales of the glories of Christmases
Long, long ago.
It’s the most wonderful time of the year.
There’ll be much mistletoeing
And hearts will be glowing,
When loved ones are near.
It’s the most wonderful time of the … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


More Stimulus Means Fewer Jobs In The U.S.

Posted: 04 Dec 2010 05:01 PM PST

Friday’s payroll report severely disappointed on the downside and left economists scratching their heads to explain the weakness. The explanation, however, is plain as day. As I have been saying for years, the US economy will not create jobs as long as the Fed keeps interest rates artificially low, and Congress keeps stimulating spending and consumer debt, punishing employers with mandates, regulations, and taxes, crowding out private investment with massive government borrowing, and … [visit site to read more] or compare Best Credit Cards and Best CD Rates


No comments:

Post a Comment