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Why China Keeps On Hiking

posted by Avatar Nica 495 days ago in Daily, Inflation made popular 495 days ago

Last Friday, just when everyone was getting ready for the weekend, the People's Bank of China (PBOC) raised its reserve requirements by 50 basis points. Boy, does China know how to pull off a surprise! read more
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For the love of Muni.

posted by Avatar Nica 498 days ago in Technical, Fundamental, Daily made popular 497 days ago

Continued pressure on housing will continue to pressure state and local governments as tax revenues fall further… read more
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Keynesians wrong AGAIN ... and why US may surprise on growth

posted by Avatar Nica 502 days ago in Technical, Fundamental, Daily made popular 502 days ago

What is great about seeing the economy through Keynesian lenses is the fact that you never have to say you are sorry for all the damage you caused. read more
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Flashfloods to Send Aussie Down Under?

posted by Avatar Nica 504 days ago in Technical, Fundamental, Daily made popular 504 days ago

With water levels reaching as high as 43 feet, what are the implications of The Land Down Under going underwater to the Aussie? read more
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Set Trading Goals That Work

posted by Avatar Nica 504 days ago in Trading Psychology

Now that a new year has begun, it's time to put away your wish list for Santa and start on your to-do list for 2011. A handful of you probably have "Make a truckload of pips", or "Bounce back from my losses" as your goals. But are these enough? read more
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Want to revisit South Africa?

posted by Avatar Nica 506 days ago in Technical, Fundamental, Daily

Let's look at the South African rand, and then let's look at what's set to impact South Africa -- shall we? read more
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Did someone say "global recovery"?

posted by Avatar Nica 507 days ago in Technical, Fundamental, Daily made popular 507 days ago

Scanning the Reuters headlines this morning we find the following array of not so good growth news gracing our otherwise happy Wednesday read more
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FOMC Snoozefest

posted by Avatar Nica 507 days ago in USD, Daily made popular 507 days ago

Unlike New Year's Eve and Katy Perry, the release of the FOMC meeting minutes produced very little fireworks. The meeting minutes, which outlined the details of the Fed's interest rate decision last December 14, merely confirmed what everyone had read more
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Eureka! QE2 Worked?

posted by Avatar Nica 508 days ago in Technical, Fundamental, Daily

New lending to small businesses recovered in 2010. A Thomson Reuters/PayNet survey showed such lending jumped by 17% compared to 2009. The survey also suggested small businesses are investing again. read more
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Eston-no? Eston-yeaaah!

posted by Avatar Nica 508 days ago in Technical, Fundamental, Daily made popular 507 days ago

The big news over the weekend was that Estonia has finally joined the euro zone and has adopted the euro as its official currency. But before we go into the nitty-gritty of Estonia's accession to the euro zone, let's take a look at some key facts read more
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Forex Market's Holiday Surprises

posted by Avatar Nica 509 days ago in Technical, Fundamental, Daily made popular 509 days ago

If you've been too busy finishing off the Christmas pie or busting out the champagne on New Year's Eve, then here's a recap of all the major drama during the holidays! Find out how China shocked the markets on Christmas Day, the U.S. clocked in l read more
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Eurozone Manufacturing PMI Due

posted by Avatar Nica 510 days ago in EUR

Manufacturing PMI surveys from all the major European economies are due on Monday, headlining a busy day for European economic news. All times in ET. read more