America's debt ceiling: The mother of all tail risks | The Economist
America's debt ceiling The mother of all tail risks A US technical default would convulse markets. Nothing else is certain Jun 23rd 2011 | WASHINGTON, DC | from the print edition AMERICA’S debt is…
Multinational Execs seek tax changes for US units
Multinational Execs seek tax changes for US units BUD, NSRGY, GSK Corporate executives of US units of foreign-based companies including Nestle SA (VX:NESN), (PK:NSRGY) Thursday pushed for changes in…
When Bill Clinton released oil from strategic reserves in 2000,oil was a whopping $40 a barrel
The last time the US decided to embark on a major program to release oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve was in 2000, when President Bill Clinton, concerned about the price of oil going into the…
The…Are you watching the VIX?
Are you watching the VIX?US Major Market Sentiment + The Bulls vs. Bears Are you watching the VIX? Last week as the market sold off ahead of Quad Witching options expiration we saw a jump in…
WSJ With Its Stock…Insiders are Buying Overseas Shipholding Group Inc. NYSE:OSG
Insiders are Buying Overseas Shipholding Group Inc. NYSE:OSG
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Beware Contagion From Greeks Baring Rifts?
Thursday, June 16, 2011 Beware Contagion From Greeks Baring Rifts? Richard Barley of the WSJ reports, Beware Contagion From Greeks Baring Rifts: Euro-zone politicians may be fiddling while Athens…