Tips For A New Car Loan In IndiaWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 5:27AMMost Indians use public transport. While it is a nice thing, having a car is also as important. It always helps have a hassle-free journey. The problem remains the inability to buy a car . Paying the lump sum all at once becomes difficult. When the going gets tough, the tough get going.
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Obama Defies Pessimists as Rising Economy Converges With StocksWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 5:25AMMarch 10 (Bloomberg) -- The 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.
Stocks Head for an ‘Air Pocket’ as Yields Rise: Chart of DayWednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 5:24AMMarch 9 (Bloomberg) -- U.S. stocks rallied so much during the past year that they are vulnerable to a slump as interest rates rise and inflation accelerates, according to John Hussman , who oversees about $7 billion at the Hussman Funds.
S&P Rally Slowed by Fastest Cash Depletion Since 1991 (Update1)Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 11:01AMMarch 8 (Bloomberg) -- Equity mutual funds are burning through cash at the fastest rate in 18 years, leaving them with the smallest reserves since 2007 in a sign that gains for the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index may slow.
Treasury 10-Year Notes Drop on Concern Auction Demand Will WaneMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:58AMMarch 8 (Bloomberg) -- Treasury 10-year notes fell, pushing the yield to the highest level in almost two weeks, on concern the government may struggle to find buyers for $74 billion of securities this week at current rates.
Fitch Downgrades 3 & Affirms 2 Classes of Trainer Wortham First Republic CBO V, Ltd./Corp.Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:57AMNEW YORK----Fitch Ratings has downgraded three and affirmed two classes of notes issued by Trainer Wortham First Republic CBO V, Ltd./Corp. as a result of continued credit deterioration in the portfolio since Fitch's last rating action in February 2009.
Into Investing: A year after market low, how should you invest?Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:55AMIt’s been about a year since stock prices hit their low point during the long bear market. Since then, of course, we’ve seen a big rally, but some of the decisions you made when the market was at its lowest point may still be affecting your portfolio’s performance and prospects.
Bill would continue developer discountsMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:53AMDevelopers would continue to get big discounts on fees that pay for roads and schools under a plan backed by a majority of County Council members.
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Banking stocks fuel market's 2-year highMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:43AMAn unexpectedly strong stock market rally led by banks yesterday lifted the key index to a two-year high, boosting sentiment and raising expectations that the market will remain bullish over the near term. "Ample liquidity, low interest rates and news flow about the global economic recovery gathering momentum - these will keep the market on an uptrend, but it won't be without volatility," said ...
CIMB: Rate hike won't hurt lending targetMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:43AMCIMB Group Holdings Bhd, which will raise its base lending rate (BLR) by 25 basis points today following the central bank's move last week, does not see the increase dampening loan demand this year. Lenders, including CIMB, Malayan Banking Bhd (Maybank) and RHB Bank Bhd, have raised their lending rates from 5.55 per cent to 5.8 per cent effective today, after Bank Negara Malaysia increased the ...
Treasuries Drop as Stocks Gain on Signs of Economic ImprovementSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 11:51PMMarch 8 (Bloomberg) -- Treasuries declined, pushing 10-year yields to the highest level in more than a week, as Asian shares extended a global stock rally on signs that the world economy is improving.
Japanese Corporate Bankruptcies Decline for a Seventh MonthSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 11:45PMMarch 8 (Bloomberg) -- Japanese corporate bankruptcies fell for a seventh month in February as emergency government programs helped companies stay afloat.
(AFX UK Focus) 2010-03-08 05:16 Business economists see Fed rate hike in 6 monthsSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 11:44PMWASHINGTON, March 8 (Reuters) - Most U.S. business economists expect the Federal Reserve to raise benchmark interest rates within six months by between a quarter and a half percentage point, according to a survey released on Monday. A majority of economists in the National Association of Business Economists' semiannual survey found the Fed's current stance of rates near zero percent is ...
Australian, N.Z. Dollars Gain as Greece Deficit Concerns CoolSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 11:43PMMarch 8 (Bloomberg) -- The Australian dollar rose to its strongest in more than a month as demand for higher-yielding assets increased after European officials signaled their support for Greece. New Zealand’s currency also advanced.
Courts to decide wind farm fightSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 11:31PMThe Prattsburgh Town Board listens as residents weigh in on a proposed moratorium for wind farm construction at a public hearing in February. The board decided last week not to settle with Ecogen, which wants to build a 16-turbine wind farm.
Economists eye U.S. Fed rate hikeSunday, March 7, 2010 @ 11:26PMWASHINGTON (Reuters) - Most U.S. business economists expect the Federal Reserve to raise benchmark interest rates within six months by between a quarter and a half percentage point, according to a survey released on Monday.
GISD calls bond issue for new stadiumThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 12:33AMVoters will decide in May whether the school district can increase the property tax rate to fund a new football stadium.
Fed: Economy grows, but snowstorms hurt some areasThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 12:32AMWASHINGTON - The economy has continued its slow growth but harsh snowstorms crimped activity along the East Coast last month, according to a Federal Reserve report.
ECB to signal end of more crisis measuresThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 12:30AMThe European Central Bank is expected to announce Thursday that special lending to banks introduced during the financial crisis will be scaled back - even though recovery from recession is proving to be weaker than hoped.
(AFX UK Focus) 2010-03-04 06:02 S.Korea bond prices rise on rumours -tradersThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 12:29AMSEOUL, March 4 (Reuters) - South Korean domestic bond prices rose sharply late on Thursday on market rumours over the country's inclusion in a Citigroup bond index and the appointment of the next central bank governor, traders said. The March contract on 3-year treasury bond futures rose as much as 11 ticks to a session high of 110.87 while yields on 5-year treasury bonds were quoted down 6 ...
ECB to Signal End of More Crisis MeasuresThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 12:25AMECB set to end more crisis measures but keep interest rates on hold again European Central Bank - Interest rate - Business - Media Production - Marketing and Advertising
Bank of England in 'Wait and See' ModeThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 12:25AMBank of England expected to hold interest rates steady, leave asset purchases on hold Interest rate - Bank of England - Business - Financial Services - Banking Services
Bank of England in 'wait and see' modeThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 12:25AMThe Bank of England is expected to keep interest rates at a record low of 0.5 percent and take no further action on purchasing assets to boost the money supply when it announces its monthly monetary policy decision later Thursday. Economists anticipate the "... Bank of England - Monetary policy - Money supply - Interest rate - Business
BOJ Noda rebuffs pressure, warns government of fiscal woesThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 12:24AMOTSU, Japan (Reuters) - Bank of Japan policy board member Tadao Noda rebuffed government pressure for fresh action, ruling out increasing the bank's bond buying and calling on the government to do its part to fix Japan's tattered finances.
Low lending rates in 2010 to boost real estate sector in UAEThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 12:15AMAfter maintaining high mortgage rates for more than a year, banks and finance companies in the UAE are finally reducing their home loan rates, said analysts.
Farmers say subsidies keep them goingThursday, March 4, 2010 @ 12:14AMNatchez, Miss. -- It's a punch line for comedians and an easy target for politicians, but local farm officials and farmers say the U.S. Farm Bill often helps keep farmers afloat during tough times.
(AFX UK Focus) 2010-03-03 08:21 PREVIEW-Taiwan CPI seen up 2 pct y/y in FebruaryWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 2:44AMWHAT: Taiwan's consumer price index for February WHEN: Friday, March 5 at 4:00 p.m. local (0800 GMT) REUTERS FORECAST: Median is for CPI to rise 2.0 percent y/y in February vs 0.29 percent in January. The forecast range of 11 economists was from 1.4 percent to 2.7 percent. FACTORS TO WATCH: A rise in February would continue gains from January, when the CPI turned positive for first time in a ...
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Kenya Debt Attracts Massive AppetiteWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 2:32AMNairobi — The appetite for Kenyan Government bonds has surged in recent months leaving the private sector starved of cash as banks prefer to trade with the State.
Treasury Swap Spread Smallest Since 1988 as Greece Creates PlanWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 2:32AMMarch 3 (Bloomberg) -- The U.S. interest-rate swap spread narrowed to the smallest since 1988 as Greece prepared to unveil measures to cut the European Union’s largest deficit, fanning optimism credit risk will be contained.
End of TALF Spurs CIT, Sallie Mae Bond Sales: Credit MarketsWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 2:30AMMarch 3 (Bloomberg) -- CIT Group Inc. , the commercial lender that emerged from bankruptcy, and SLM Corp. , the student lender, are leading the most asset-backed bond sales in six months under an expiring U.S. program that helped unlock credit markets.
Alamo passes GRTWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 2:25AMIn Alamogordo's municipal election Tuesday, voters approved four of the five issues on the ballot, including renewal of the gross receipts tax. The one issue that did not pass was a city charter amendment that would have increased city commissioners' reimbursement.
Most U.S. Stocks Advance as Greece Concern Eases; Tech FallsTuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 3:11PMMarch 2 (Bloomberg) -- Most U.S. stocks rose for a third day as prospects for higher earnings at banks, more corporate takeovers and a resolution to Greece’s budget deficit overshadowed a drop in technology shares.
Eurozone inflation dropsTuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 3:05PMInflation in the 16 countries that use the euro fell in February, official figures showed on Tuesday, in a further sign that price pressures remain subdued in the wake of the recession.
White House mulling candidates for Fed openingsTuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 3:00PMWASHINGTON — The White House is screening potential candidates to be members of the Federal Reserve and hopes to move swiftly to fill openings. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner is leading the search.
America Service Group Announces Fourth Quarter and Year End ResultsTuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 3:00PMBRENTWOOD, Tenn.----America Service Group Inc. announced today results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2009, and announced settlements in principle in shareholder litigation and other significant legal matters, provided its initial guidance for full-year 2010 results and increased its quarterly dividend.
Market Commentary and Intraday NewsTuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 2:56PM(AP:NEW YORK) The dollar held near almost 10-month highs against the euro and pound Tuesday as worries about Greece's debt persisted and a Federal Reserve official said interest rates should begin rising soon.
Kocherlakota Sees Risk of Small Banks Sparking Crisis (Update1)Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 2:56PMMarch 2 (Bloomberg) -- Narayana Kocherlakota , president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, said he sees a chance that smaller banks will become the source of the next financial crisis, given their links to commercial real estate.
question of the weekTuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 2:53PMOTTAWA - Canadians are all but certain to enjoy historically low interest rates for at least another four months after the Bank of Canada passed up on its opportunity to signal a policy change Tuesday.
OJR boardurges stateto reformpensionsSaturday, February 27, 2010 @ 5:25AMSpecial to The Mercury SOUTH COVENTRY — The Owen J. Roberts School Board has unanimously approved a resolution urging state legislators to take action on school employee pension reform.