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Economic Outlook in China Improves
Economists agree, slowing, but no hard landing in Y 2012 Although forecasts for China's growth rate vary, analysts and economists agree that the World's 2nd-largest economy will achieve a soft landing in Y 2012, with the prospect of further easing measures. "We expect the debt crisis in Europe and the weak recovery in the United States to reduce demand and cause a drag on China's e ...
US Agriculture after the Bell Report
US Agriculture after the Bell Report Chicago and Kansas City Wheat futures closed slightly lower amid corrective selling, with Minneapolis firmer. On the week, Wheat futures posted solid gains. News Russia will not limit grain exports triggered profit-taking, but pressure was limited by ongoing concerns about winterkill in northern Europe and the Former Soviet Union (FSU). Corn futures s ...
S&P 500 posts 1.46% gain in its 5 week rally
S&P 500 posts 1.46% gain in its 5 week rally US stocks extended the rally for best start to a year for the Standard & Poor's 500 Index since Y 1987, after a report showed that employment growth topped estimates, and the jobless rate unexpectedly fell to 8.3%. The S&P 500 added 1.4% to 1,344.66 at 4 p.m. New York time, according to preliminary closing data. The Key index has ral ...
Hua Hin International Film Festival a Success
Hua Hin International Film Festival a Success The 1st Hua Hin International Film Festival proved to be a huge success as Producers, Actors, Directors, Financiers and Studios came together from around the World to gather in the Resort Town of Hua Hin. Held at the spectacular InterContinental Hua Hin Resort the event celebrated and showcased the talents of Thai filmmakers, who in recent years ...
The Shrinking Economy of Britian
Britain's economy to shrink 0.1% in Y 2012 Britain's economy is forecast to shrink 0.1% in Y 2012, but to rebound in Y 2013 as the EuroZone debt crisis is resolved, according to a research report out Friday. The National Institute of Economic and Social Research (NIESR) said Britain's economy is estimated to grow 2.3% in Y 2013. NIESR warned of return of recession the first half ...
Greece fights for Euro
Greece fights for Euro, seeking 2nd rescue funding Greek officials are negotiating with representatives of the European Commission, the European Central Bank and International Monetary Fund, and Deutsche Bank AG Chief Executive Officer Josef Ackermann may travel to Athens this weekend for talks over a swap involving Greek debt with a face value of about EUR200-B Greek Prime Min ...
Barclays Capital Buys Metals
Barclays Capital says "heavily overweight" precious and base metals Analysts at Barclays Capital, in their monthly Commodity rankings, gave a "heavily overweight" rating to the base and precious metals sectors, "slightly overweight" to agriculture and "underweight" to energy. "Better-than-expected economic data have helped to ease concerns over the outlook for Global growth," ...
VIX falls to 7 month Low
VIX falls to 7 month Low Strong, steady gains Friday have driven the Volatility Index by about 5% to 17, or its lowest level in 7 months. Reflecting the market's increased appetite for risk, US Treasuries continue to descend deeper into negative territory. That has lifted the yield on the benchmark 10-yr Note up to 1.95%. The USD, which is widely regarded as a safe haven, has found sup ...
New Zealand launches China strategy
New Zealand launches China strategy A new strategy for New Zealand's future dealings with China was launched by Prime Minister John Key at Auckland's waterfront Friday, which gives its relations with China a clear direction over the next 5 yrs. Calling for more investment between the two nations, Key said New Zealand was on track to doubling its two-way trade with China to 20-B NZ Doll ...
The Legend Marty Callner at Hua Hin Film Festival
The Legend Marty Callner at Hua Hin Film Festival If Video has a Warhol, it is Marty Callner. Marty Callner recently visited the Hua Hin Film Festival and was an instant hit, the embodiment of MTV cool, Marty is a one of a kind artist. Great careers are built on solid foundations and Marty Callner's is no exception. Starting out in television news, Callner became the director of the B ...