Category Archives: Finance

Trading Weather #Derivatives

Posted on November 15, 2012 by

Bob’s Buzzword of the Day: `Weather Derivatives’ July 18 (Bloomberg) — Bob Rice, general managing partner with Tangent Capital Partners LLC, explains “Weather Derivatives.” (Source: Bloomberg)     Weather derivatives are financial instruments that can be used by organizations or … Continue reading →

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Can ‘Made in China’ stay competitive?

Posted on January 26, 2012 by

Higher wages and tight credit have led some manufacturers to leave southern China, but others are staying and moving up the value chain. The FT’s Josh Noble visits two Austrian-owned factories that have operated in Guangdong province for over 30 … Continue reading →

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Gretchen Morgenson and Joshua Rosner: Reckle$$ Endangerment

Posted on July 4, 2011 by

When you can’t address the subject, attack the speaker ~ Cicero Gretchen Morgenson and Joshua Rosner talk about the 2008 financial collapse and the role played by prominent lending and mortgage companies Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. From Politics and … Continue reading →

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FIAT EMPIRE – Why the Federal Reserve Violates the US Constitution

Posted on June 13, 2011 by

Watch this award-winning film to find out why some feel the Federal Reserve’s practices are a violation of the U.S. Constitution and others feel it’s simply “a bunch of organized crooks.” Discover why experts agree the Fed is a banking … Continue reading →

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Movie: Inside Job or the story of a crime without punishment

Posted on February 28, 2011 by

I don’t care much for Hollywood movies, but I watched on TV the “83rd annual Academy Awards” only to find out which documentary film will win and to hear reactions. The only 2 films I’m interested in are : “Gasland” … Continue reading →

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