Oops! CFTC Makes a $55 Trillion Mistake
It appears the CFTC has made a slight mistake- if $55 trillion counts as a slight mistake.
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The U.S economy was dealt a surprise with the latest Employment Situation (unemployment numbers) release.
PrimeRates Market Talk: Jobs, Bonds, G20
From jobs to bonds and the G20 summit, here’s your market talk for this week.
Jobless Claims Decline More Than Anticipated
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Where Can I Find Unclaimed Money?
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What Will The End Of Fannie Mae Mean For Rates?
There may be gridlock in Washington these days, but there is one issue that seems to have bipartisan support and that is that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac must go....
Companies Continue to Stockpile Cash
Smaller companies couldn’t handle the pressure, and they folded. Bigger companies restructured and began to stockpile cash.
Beware: Obamacare Scams Already In Full Force
Are you one of those people that always gets things done as soon as possible? Maybe you are already checking out how to sign up for Obamacare so that you...
$16.699 Trillion And…Not Counting: Debt Ceiling Hits Limit
With the debt ceiling about to collapse without a remedy from Congress, the gridlock in Washington may affect your savings and investments.
PrimeRates Market Talk: India, Tapering, Syria
Looking ahead to this week’s investing news, India, Tapering, and Syria are all potential minefields that could turn a good week into a bad one.
Hedge Funds Caught By Surprise Bond Market Moves
Hedge fund managers try to find profitable returns in just about any sector they believe will help it make a profit.
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With the shutdown continuing, the markets keep taking things in stride. Maybe we should have the government shut down more often! Today will be another day with no economic...
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The government shutdown has spooked markets as economic releases used to assess US economic performance have been cancelled.
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