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SIA TA Chart - 14/10/2008

Paul Immanuel — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 20:59:00 -0500

After many waves of selling due to the credit crisis (can you imagine the country of Iceland has gone bankrupt!), governments around the world has coordinated some moves to save the economy. Investors are going through a buying phase though it might

Losing your life savings: The Sad Story of Greed in Singapore Financial Institutions

Panzer — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 20:13:14 -0500

The New Paper article above tells the sad story of retirees losing S$250,000 of their life savings which were invested in structured products that were adversely affected by the credit event triggered by the failure of Lehman Brothers. For some peopl

Bush, Berlusconi discuss credit crisis

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 19:10:00 -0500

The United States and Italy worked to resolve past global challenges and are doing so again with the credit crisis, U.S. President George Bush said Monday.America and Italy are working to stabilize global financial markets, Bush said during a joint s

World Markets Claw Back Some of Their Recent Loses

Terry — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 19:03:59 -0500

Markets worldwide have surged in value following efforts by governments to ease the effect of the ongoing financial crisis, which has recently caused a massive decline in the value of stock markets. On Sunday, the fifteen countries from the Eurogroup

Are You Prepared For OC Burning?

Sarah Michelle Spinosa — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 18:45:50 -0500

Dear Friends, The storm clouds of economic crisis that already hover over “The OC” may soon be joined by those of firestorms with the dramatic advent of the Fire Season. Are you prepared? What would you do if disaster visited your neighborhoo

Obama's Economic Speech From Today in Toledo, Ohio

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 18:41:00 -0500

We meet at a moment of great uncertainty for America. The economic crisis we face is the worst since the Great Depression. Markets across the globe have become increasingly unstable, and millions of Americans will open up their 401(k) statements this

Stocks Soar 11 Percent on Aid to Banks

Mountain Sage — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 17:45:15 -0500

By MICHAEL M. GRYNBAUM Published: October 13, 2008 The Dow Jones industrial average gained 936 points on Monday, the biggest gain in the American stock market since the 1930s, as Wall Street continued to careen through the worst crisis in decades. Th

Mother’s Cookies Has Stopped Baking

Mitch Martin — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 17:29:39 -0500

The financial crisis has finally hit home for me. My favorite cookie maker, Mother’s Cookies is shutting down. I love these cookies, the perfect frosting covered animal crackers were the perfect treat after any meal. Mother’s Cookies even

Wall Street se dispara un 11,08% y pone fin a una jornada de subidas históricas en los mercados

villapadierna — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 17:25:00 -0500

El pesimismo del viernes ha dejado paso a la euforia en los mercados de toda Europa y del otro lado del Atántico. Las medidas adoptadas por el Eurogrupo para hacer frente a la crisis han guiado a los principales índices de España, Francia y Estado

Palin Can’t Catch A Break

Dyre42 — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 17:24:10 -0500

I’m actually starting to feel sorry for her… Palin was in the midst of blaming predatory lenders for the nationwide mortgage crisis when a large group of supporters in the rear of the crowd began demanding that someone turn up the volume

Hop-On presents HOP1811: Cheap Cellphone

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 16:56:17 -0500

If you’re afraid of the financial crisis and want to start saving some money, how about selling your cellphone and buying a cheap (but good) one like the HOP 1811? The device is already available in Europe and Asia, but it will make its entranc

AMAZING!!!!!!

Alaphiah — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 16:31:00 -0500

I was amazed, and apalled by the sudden and dramatic rise in Obama's popularity at the peak of the financial crisis. Most of that was because he chose to "sit it out" until the dust settled. His comment, "call me if you need me", shows the absolut

Who is responsible for the Wall Street crisis?

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 16:27:51 -0500

I think the blame should be placed first and foremost on President George Bush but as this cartoon explains our bankers are just crook... more from skumora...

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Steve Rhode — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 16:23:00 -0500

Crisis Reality Check: Whether you call it a "bailout" or a "plan," its primary purpose is to use 700 billion taxpayer dollars to buy the finance industry's bad debt.

El Nobel de Economía premia al estadounidense Paul Krugman, gran crítico del neoliberalismo

villapadierna — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 16:15:09 -0500

El comité del premio Nobel ha concedido el galardón de Economía al economista estadounidense Paul Krugman por su "análisis de las tendencias del comercio y la ubicación de la actividad económica", según ha informado la Real Academia Sueca de l

Dow up and sets new record

B.M. Garrett — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 15:59:21 -0500

Stocks had their best day since the 1930s with the Dow Jones industrials gaining 936 points for the first time ever. The rally came as investors embraced global efforts to battle the global credit crisis. The Dow closed 11.1% to 9,388, its biggest

Third Quarter Manhattan Market Report from Halstead Property

Propopoly — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 15:58:00 -0500

Even with the recent turmoil in the financial markets, the Manhattan real estate market remains relatively steady. According to the 3rd quarter market report released last week, the average apartment price rose 12 % from a year ago to $1,473,351. T

Halloween is going to suck this year…

MJ — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 15:45:42 -0500

It’s always the innocent children that suffer isn’t it? Posted in Comics, Economy, Politics, Wordpress Political Blogs Tagged: bank foreclosure, bank repossessions, Business, Comics, economics, Economy, halloween, hall

Finally, A Really Good Day On Wall Street

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 15:43:02 -0500

After nearly a month of going down, the stock market had one of it’s best days in history: The Dow Jones industrial average gained 936 points on Monday, the biggest gain in the American stock market since the 1930s, as Wall Street continued to

We’re Up For Grabs Now

Panicos — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 15:26:12 -0500

Having resisted the lure of the dollar and the roubel, are the Arsenal board about to sell-out to the Arabian dinar? It has been rumoured that Ushamnov, having spent a small fortune building up a sizeable stake in the club, is ready to sell. Why?

McCain's Ideas Problem

Matt Boudreau — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 15:25:00 -0500

With his long-held Presidential ambitions crumbling before him -- and an entire conservative movement, half a century old, crashing down around him -- John McCain did his best to smile as he took the stage this morning in Virginia. After a terrible w

The Real losers In World Economic Crisis

Gregory Brennan — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 14:56:00 -0500

Not Going to Berlin :(

TS — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 14:54:00 -0500

Image by tomazstolfa via FlickrNow I know it for sure. I will not be able to attend the Web Week Berlin 2008 because of duties at Marand. Well it is a good and bad thing at the same time. I am glad that in the days of such a crisis (sarcasm on) we st

Urgent Action Call #1 For U.S. Readers

Fempeace — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 14:36:36 -0500

Could the 2008 U.S. Presidential election be stolen? Every time I see Karl Rove on television with his spooky botox calm, I can’t help thinking this is not a guy who is planning his retirement and let’s face it, when Dick Cheney takes a

Observant opinions...

Ows — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 14:34:00 -0500

Stating the obvious really but just as many are becoming super-rich during the current world financial crisis (I mean the money has to be somewhere doesn't it?) there are also those that foresaw and foretold it. From The Times' Money Central yesterda

World Briefing | The Americas: Nicaragua: God Is Punishing U.S., President Says

heaveho — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 14:26:16 -0500

President Daniel Ortega Saavedra said the financial crisis was God’s way of punishing the United States for trying to impose its economic principles on poor countries.

Markets surge after crisis talks

heaveho — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 14:26:15 -0500

US stocks rise strongly in early trading, as global shares respond to efforts by world leaders to stem the financial turmoil.

Is a New Era of Economic Finance on the Way?

TNTalk — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 14:13:49 -0500

While many nations muddle undecisively about their part in the looming global finance crisis, Britain has increasingly taken bolder and more decisive steps in an effort to stem the tide of ruin. Now Prime Minister Gordon Brown is calling for a new fi

ADL of B’nai B’rith censors YouTube video

Harro Bos — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 14:13:23 -0500

Los Angeles, Alta Califronia - October 7, 2008 - (ACN) The New York Times published a statement by the director of the ADL of B’nai B’rith, Abraham Foxman, reporting that many Americans are blaming the Jewish lobby and Israel for the curr

Why its a Great Time to Buy a Jacksonville Beach Home

Branden Schroeder — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 13:53:05 -0500

When the rest of the country is in a state of panic over the economy, the housing crisis and their portfolios, you are considering the purchase of a Jacksonville Beach property. Your family, your boss and even the guy at the grocery store look at yo.

Business in Dubai Exhibition and Conference Interest Overseas and Local Exhibitors.

N Mlab — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 13:50:00 -0500

Business in Dubai exhibition and conference 90% sold outAME Info With the Gulf States being among the best positioned in the world to withstand the effects of the credit crisis according to a Moody senior analyst, the forthcoming Business in Dubai

ECONOMÍA / Crisis económica: corregir los errores

Paco — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 13:50:00 -0500

Bien, bien. Así que, no contentos con contemplar cómo el Gobierno estadounidense destina 700.000 dólares (más de medio billón de euros) a sus calamitosos bancos, ahora tenemos que aguantar que los dirigentes europeos (hablamos de Francia, Aleman

Obama’s Small Business Rescue Plan

liveimagephoto — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 13:48:08 -0500

in a follow-up to What Barack Obamas Plan Means to Small Businesses: (Oct 11, 2008) Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama on Friday proposed emergency assistance for small business endangered by America’s financial crisis, calling for

The Obama Plan for Everyday Americans

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 13:46:00 -0500

Senator Barack Obama has released his comprehensive, thoughtful and balanced approach to solving our current economic crisis by focusing on the true engine of American prosperity, the middle-class. Y... more from kurtmaddox...

Hillary Clinton Supporter Paul Krugman Wins Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences

Virginia Bergman — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 13:45:00 -0500

In my earlier post today, I lamented the fact that Hillary Clinton, the best qualified candidate to lead the country out of its current financial crisis, was forced out of the Democratic race by the DNC and its media allies. It was especially gratify

Para quienes se niegan a desesperar

Pepe Barrascout Ortiz — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 13:15:37 -0500

No todo está perdido en estos días de crisis. Para quienes aún tienen ganas de emprender y de enfrentarse al mercado, aquí van algunas ideas de negocio en la web 2.0 que podrían expandirse en una economía en recesión. ¿Te animas?

Nathan Gardels: My Interview with George Soros

Reannon — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 13:14:00 -0500

I mentioned Soros in my last post, and this article is an interview with him that mentions his five-point plan for recovering from the 2008 financial crisis, much of which is now happening...read more | digg story

Days of rage on the Internet

Sergei — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 13:03:00 -0500

What with a financial crisis coinciding with the final days of the race for the presidency, the Internet is turning into a free-fire zone. My advice: don a flak jacket and duck. Original post by Gadgets, gizmos, and video games - CNNMoney.com and sof

Economic Honor Roll, The SMART FOLKS WHO SAW IT ALL COMING

Reannon — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 12:52:00 -0500

This article is a companion piece to the "Economic Dishonor Role" of those who encouraged policies that allowed the 2008 financial crisis to happen. This article mentions those who warned that the policies would cause a financial disaster. They inc

Another sunny weekend in London

Sebastian — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 12:43:00 -0500

Probably the last of the summer sunshine, we had lovely sunny days in London over the weekend. For a change there was something to cheer us up from the depressing weather and the missery brought about by the global banking crisis.I wish we could have