Why is it that a title insurance guy is beating the drum about the potential economic impact of plunging crude oil prices? You’re probably asking yourself ‘shouldn’t he be focusing on things that he knows about or that may affect his business?’ Well the truth is that the potential economic ramifications of crashing crude oil […]
In an article this morning, ‘Is there a downside to plunging oil prices?‘, we looked at the potential impact the price drop could have on derivatives, high yield debt and geopolitics! I have since read an article that expands my list of three issues to a discussion of ten areas of the economy that have […]
If you’ve been listening to the reporting of financial or political pundits, falling oil prices have typically been touted as a ‘major tax cut’ for consumers! They speak of the fact that the drop in the price of a barrel of oil (WTI currently in the low $60/barrel range) puts money into the consumers pocket […]
The US Economic Calendar For The Week Of November 10, 2014 Assuming that the majority of Americans would like to keep an eye on their money, the US Economic Calendar for the week of November 10, 2014 is a great guide for anyone to have at their disposal! With economic and political uncertainty currently more of the […]
Under the assumption that most Americans would like to keep an eye on their money, the US Economic Calendar for the week of October 27, 2014 is a great tool to have at your disposal! With economic and political uncertainty more of the rule than exception, this weeks key economic releases and corporate earnings may hold […]
Update 2:30 PM, October 14: In another sign that market players have concerns about the global economic outlook, crude oil ended the day down about $4 settling in the low $80-range! Under the assumption that most Americans would like to keep an eye on their money, the US Economic Calendar for the week of October 13, 2014 […]
For those who may not follow the government bond market, 2.35% is the current yield of the 10-year Treasury note! That said, the 52-week low yield for this benchmark security is a mere 4 basis points away at 2.31%. So why, given the fact that the powers that be are trumpeting a stronger and improving […]
Under the assumption that most Americans would like to keep an eye on their money, the US Economic Calendar for the week of September 29, 2014, is a great tool to use! The economic calendar for next weeks key economic releases holds what may be some helpful clues concerning the strength of the US economy and the direction that interest rates may […]
Very good question but the US Economic Calendar for the Week of September 8, 2014 may hold some clues! The economic calendar provided in this article gives the days and times for this weeks key statistical releases. This data will contain information that may potentially impact the direction of US interest rates and how far and how fast they may move […]
US Economic Calendar for the Week of September 2, 2014 The economic calendar provided in this article gives the days and times for this weeks key statistical releases. This data will contain information that may potentially impact the direction of US interest rates and how far and how fast they may move in the short and intermediate-term. Any move up or […]
