Tuesday, March 12, 2013

DailyMarkets.com - Global Monetary Policy Rates – Feb. 2013: Rates Decline Further But Pace Slows As Growth Prospects Improve

DailyMarkets.com - Global Monetary Policy Rates – Feb. 2013: Rates Decline Further But Pace Slows As Growth Prospects Improve


Global Monetary Policy Rates – Feb. 2013: Rates Decline Further But Pace Slows As Growth Prospects Improve

Posted: 12 Mar 2013 10:16 AM PDT

    Global interest rates declined further in February as six central banks cut rates by a total of 150 basis points, pushing the average global monetary policy rate down to 5.86 percent from January's 5.88 percent and December's 5.92 percent.
    The pace of rate cuts cooled from January when the 90 central banks followed by Central Bank News trimmed rates by a total of 342 basis points, as many central banks start to shift towards a more neutral stance to gauge the … [visit DailyMarkets.com to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards or Best Credit Cards

Copper Prices Could Suffer If China Cuts Spending

Posted: 12 Mar 2013 09:18 AM PDT

Tuesday, March 12, 2013
Copper futures are seen by many traders as a harbinger of things to come, economically. This would make the wave of selling pressure since mid-February a negative sign for the economy. Specifically, traders are concerned about the Chinese economy after a string of lukewarm economic data over the past few weeks. There is concern that the performance of the manufacturing and construction sectors may continue to under-perform. Also, weaker economic growth could compel the … [visit DailyMarkets.com to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards or Best Credit Cards

IShares S&P India Nifty 50 Index Fund (INDY) : Short Sell @ $24.95

Posted: 12 Mar 2013 09:15 AM PDT

US Stocks Turn Mixed After Lower Open

Posted: 12 Mar 2013 07:52 AM PDT

03/12/13 After seven straight session of gains, the Dow opened lower. In another light volume day, US equity averages turned … [visit DailyMarkets.com to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards or Best Credit Cards

Direxion Daily Gold Miners Bull 3x Shares (NUGT)

Posted: 12 Mar 2013 07:18 AM PDT

Holder Refutes Obama With “Indictment” Of TBTF

Posted: 12 Mar 2013 06:25 AM PDT

In December 2011, President Obama was interviewed on 60 Minutes and had the following exchange with CBS' Steve Kroft in regard to behaviors on Wall Street:

KROFT: One of the things that surprised me the most about this poll is that 42%, when asked who your policies favor the most, 42% said Wall Street. Only 35% said average Americans.
My suspicion is some of that may have to do with the fact that there's not been any prosecutions, criminal prosecutions, of people on Wall Street.
And that … [visit DailyMarkets.com to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards or Best Credit Cards

Dow–Then And Now

Posted: 12 Mar 2013 06:00 AM PDT

The Dow Jones Industrial Average is making record highs, knocking the 2007 peak off its pedestal, but investors aren't celebrating.
Since the Dow hit its March 2009 low, many sage market players followed the stimulative monetary and fiscal policies, ignored the noise of pundits predicting doom and gloom, and invested heavily in equities. Only in retrospect can their bold calls be recognized as wise.
I often look to social sciences and psychology to help investors understand the importance of … [visit DailyMarkets.com to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards or Best Credit Cards

Serbia Holds Rate, Pauses After 8 Hikes, Sees Lower Inflation

Posted: 12 Mar 2013 04:34 AM PDT

    Serbia’s central bank held its benchmark interest rate steady at 11.75 percent, pausing after eight rate hikes since last June, saying its current policy stance should return inflation to the bank’s target.
    The National Bank of Serbia, which has raised rates in the last eight of nine committee meetings since June 2012, said a low monthly inflation rate in the last four months confirms the impact of recent policy measures even if the annual inflation rate remains … [visit DailyMarkets.com to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards or Best Credit Cards

Crude Oil May Correct Lower, Gold Treading Water

Posted: 12 Mar 2013 03:17 AM PDT

Crude oil prices may fall amid a larger correction in risk appetite across financial markets. Gold prices remain locked in a familiar consolidation range.
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Crude Oil and Copper May Fall Amid Correction in Risk Appetite Trends
Gold, Silver Continue to Drift Sideways in Familiar Consolidation Ranges

Commodity prices are in consolidation mode as markets wait for a defined catalyst to spark directional momentum. S&P 500 index futures are pointing cautiously lower, hinting … [visit DailyMarkets.com to read more] or compare Credit Card Rewards or Best Credit Cards

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