A former adviser to the Bush administration told CNBC that every American will have to work 10 years longer than they thought to pay off the mounting U.S. debt.
In view of Malmgren, any U.S. economic recovery will be based primarily on manufacturing, agriculture and innovation, but the banks need to watch out if they continue to refuse to lend to American businesses and consumers.
With tensions high over the debt crisis in Europe, Malmgren expected, several rounds of the bonds haircut that will eventually see the devaluation of the euro zone countries.
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Obama To Walk Out Of Debt Limit Meeting
President Barack Obama rushed out of the meeting regarding the upper limit of U.S. debt.
This was disclosed by leader of the party majority in the Senate Eric Cantor to reporters, according to some press reports, as quoted by MarketWatch.
While Democrats, Steny Hoyer, said that he would try to persuade his party to vote against the Republican balanced budget amendment.
Limit on the debt of U.S. $ 14.3 trillion due to be achieved on August 2, which refers to the risk of default on U.S. obligations.
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This was disclosed by leader of the party majority in the Senate Eric Cantor to reporters, according to some press reports, as quoted by MarketWatch.
While Democrats, Steny Hoyer, said that he would try to persuade his party to vote against the Republican balanced budget amendment.
Limit on the debt of U.S. $ 14.3 trillion due to be achieved on August 2, which refers to the risk of default on U.S. obligations.
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The Bank of Korea Hold Interest Rates at 3.25%
Bank of Korea said that it would maintain the policy interest rate at 3.25% level, according to expectations.
The central bank began raising its benchmark interest rate 2.0% from a record low in July 2010.
Separate poll of economists by Reuters and Dow Jones Newswires had forecast the bank will continue to survive, although the majority polled by Reuters said that Korea will raise interest rates 2.25% points before 2012.
Dow Jones Newswires said, 9 out of 12 surveyed economists forecast a rise next month.
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The central bank began raising its benchmark interest rate 2.0% from a record low in July 2010.
Separate poll of economists by Reuters and Dow Jones Newswires had forecast the bank will continue to survive, although the majority polled by Reuters said that Korea will raise interest rates 2.25% points before 2012.
Dow Jones Newswires said, 9 out of 12 surveyed economists forecast a rise next month.
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Fitch To Downgrade Greece's Default Ratings
Fitch Ratings downgraded the foreign currency issuer default, and long-term local Greek farther, to CCC from B + previously.
Short-term foreign currency of Greece was also downgraded to C from B. Fitch said the downgrade reflects the absence of the European Union's new program-the IMF which are fully funded and credible to the Greeks.
Other causes are the increasing uncertainty about the role of private creditors in future funding, as well as the weakening macroeconomic outlook for Greece.
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Short-term foreign currency of Greece was also downgraded to C from B. Fitch said the downgrade reflects the absence of the European Union's new program-the IMF which are fully funded and credible to the Greeks.
Other causes are the increasing uncertainty about the role of private creditors in future funding, as well as the weakening macroeconomic outlook for Greece.
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Fed To Provide Stimulus
Fed governor Ben Bernanke said that the U.S. central bank was prepared to provide more stimulus if needed to boost the state economy.
The two annual reports to Congress, Bernanke explained the three options will be considered by the central bank. One possibility is to conduct the third quantitative easing since 2009.
Fed governor also declared an aid to raise stock prices. But he also emphasized the vulnerability of the economy during the last two years after economists declared the recession was over.
The unemployment rate rose for three months, respectively. And the sentiment from the outside, such as Greek and European debt crisis that threatens the global economic downturn. Bernanke also warned the government's decision regarding the debt limit, on August 2.
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The two annual reports to Congress, Bernanke explained the three options will be considered by the central bank. One possibility is to conduct the third quantitative easing since 2009.
Fed governor also declared an aid to raise stock prices. But he also emphasized the vulnerability of the economy during the last two years after economists declared the recession was over.
The unemployment rate rose for three months, respectively. And the sentiment from the outside, such as Greek and European debt crisis that threatens the global economic downturn. Bernanke also warned the government's decision regarding the debt limit, on August 2.
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Dollar and Stocks Fall, U.S. Crude Oil To Rise
World crude oil trade on Wednesday 13 / 7 rose after the Fed governor said that he would provide a stimulus if the economy remains weak and U.S. crude oil inventories fell.
Light sweet crude rose 62 cents to $ 98.05 per barrel. Meanwhile, Brent crude rose 96 cents to U.S. $ 118.71 per barrel.
The weakening dollar sparked oil and other commodities considered more attractive. Especially after Fed governor prepared to ease monetary policy further if the economy weakens.
Last week the U.S. Energy Information Administration stated domestic crude oil inventories fell 3.1 million barrels. This is far below analysts' forecasts which predict only a drop of 1.8 million barrels. This data is the decline in U.S. oil for six consecutive weeks.
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Light sweet crude rose 62 cents to $ 98.05 per barrel. Meanwhile, Brent crude rose 96 cents to U.S. $ 118.71 per barrel.
The weakening dollar sparked oil and other commodities considered more attractive. Especially after Fed governor prepared to ease monetary policy further if the economy weakens.
Last week the U.S. Energy Information Administration stated domestic crude oil inventories fell 3.1 million barrels. This is far below analysts' forecasts which predict only a drop of 1.8 million barrels. This data is the decline in U.S. oil for six consecutive weeks.
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Wal-Mart The Best Company In The World 2011
USA's largest retailer, Wal-Mart again has been named the best company in the world in 2011 by Fortune magazine, which was released Tuesday (12 / 7). The second position of the world's best companies 2011 also re-occupied by the Dutch oil company Shell.
U.S. retailer Wal-Mart is still solid as the best company in the world according to Fortune and Global, for two consecutive years. The case of gender discrimination issues that had rocked the company is apparently not very influential, especially the U.S. courts have rejected class-action lawsuit by former female employees of Wal-Mart.http://www.facebook.com/
CEO Michael T. Duke, apparently succeeded in making this company as an example of a sustainable business. Wal-Mart released a sustainability index in 2009 and then in the framework of accountability to consumers, about the authenticity of products, and provides access to more transparent information to customers. But the issue of gender discrimination by Wal-Mart already circulated widely, and could tarnish the image of the company. Sales fell in the U.S. also contributed to the decrease in profit margins of this company.
While Shell has not been able to follow Wal-Mart. Two years earlier, the Dutch's oil exploration company was the best company in the world to beat Wal-Mart, but now Shell still have to settle for being in second position.
CEO Peter R. Voser successfully bring a net profit of this company until it reaches 61% for the period 2010, compared to previous year 2009. Revenue in 2010 reportedly reached 20.5 billion U.S. dollars. Along with the excellent financial performance, the company's share price posted a solid increase. During the year 2011, Shell's share price has recorded an increase of 7.2%.
Although it was originally an oil exploration company, but along with the depletion of oil supplies in the world, Shell sought to develop alternative energy. In 2010 the company has signed an agreement with the Brazilian biofuel company Cosan, to cooperate in the production of sugarcane ethanol feedstock.
Shell is also developing technology to build the first floating liquefied gas fields, which will hopefully provide technology benefits to the company if it is to mine the gas supply in the deep waters. This project will be invaluable to the Shell site in the Gulf of Mexico and offshore Brazil.
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U.S. retailer Wal-Mart is still solid as the best company in the world according to Fortune and Global, for two consecutive years. The case of gender discrimination issues that had rocked the company is apparently not very influential, especially the U.S. courts have rejected class-action lawsuit by former female employees of Wal-Mart.http://www.facebook.com/
CEO Michael T. Duke, apparently succeeded in making this company as an example of a sustainable business. Wal-Mart released a sustainability index in 2009 and then in the framework of accountability to consumers, about the authenticity of products, and provides access to more transparent information to customers. But the issue of gender discrimination by Wal-Mart already circulated widely, and could tarnish the image of the company. Sales fell in the U.S. also contributed to the decrease in profit margins of this company.
While Shell has not been able to follow Wal-Mart. Two years earlier, the Dutch's oil exploration company was the best company in the world to beat Wal-Mart, but now Shell still have to settle for being in second position.
CEO Peter R. Voser successfully bring a net profit of this company until it reaches 61% for the period 2010, compared to previous year 2009. Revenue in 2010 reportedly reached 20.5 billion U.S. dollars. Along with the excellent financial performance, the company's share price posted a solid increase. During the year 2011, Shell's share price has recorded an increase of 7.2%.
Although it was originally an oil exploration company, but along with the depletion of oil supplies in the world, Shell sought to develop alternative energy. In 2010 the company has signed an agreement with the Brazilian biofuel company Cosan, to cooperate in the production of sugarcane ethanol feedstock.
Shell is also developing technology to build the first floating liquefied gas fields, which will hopefully provide technology benefits to the company if it is to mine the gas supply in the deep waters. This project will be invaluable to the Shell site in the Gulf of Mexico and offshore Brazil.
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European Crisis Making the Wall Street Worse Off
Wall Street at the close of trading dropped significantly. Shares in the U.S. market plunged amid worries about a deep debt crisis that threatens Europe Italy and Spain, although the leaders of euro zone is fighting to save Greece.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 56.23 points, or 0.45 percent to 12449.53 at close of trade. S & P 500 fell 5.80 points, or 0.44 percent to 1313.69 position. While the Nasdaq composite index fell 20.69 points, or 0.74 percent, to 2781.93.
Semiconductor stocks fell, where Intel fell 1.8 percent after Novellus Systems Inc.. predicted the decline in profit in the third quarter for the stock. Cisco Systems Inc. rose 1.1 percent.
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The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 56.23 points, or 0.45 percent to 12449.53 at close of trade. S & P 500 fell 5.80 points, or 0.44 percent to 1313.69 position. While the Nasdaq composite index fell 20.69 points, or 0.74 percent, to 2781.93.
Semiconductor stocks fell, where Intel fell 1.8 percent after Novellus Systems Inc.. predicted the decline in profit in the third quarter for the stock. Cisco Systems Inc. rose 1.1 percent.
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Young People Are Lazy, U.S Economy Fails
Former Governor of the Federal Reserve The Federal Reserve Alan Greenspan said the U.S. economy failed because of imitating China and young people are lazy.
Greenspan admitted concerned with young people of productive age in the U.S., which he values lazy. Similarly, country trade policies, which he said was too emulate China. This he made in an article in The Globalist.
Americans, he said, walking upside-related policies to increase employment through trade policy. According to him, the increased employment was due to increased trade. If the increase exceeds its capacity, will decline in productivity and living standards.
America needs to create jobs, Greenspan continued, leading to recruitment of low-paid and unproductive labors. Those who are clever and not clever than their predecessors, is a bad thing for the U.S. economy.
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Greenspan admitted concerned with young people of productive age in the U.S., which he values lazy. Similarly, country trade policies, which he said was too emulate China. This he made in an article in The Globalist.
Americans, he said, walking upside-related policies to increase employment through trade policy. According to him, the increased employment was due to increased trade. If the increase exceeds its capacity, will decline in productivity and living standards.
America needs to create jobs, Greenspan continued, leading to recruitment of low-paid and unproductive labors. Those who are clever and not clever than their predecessors, is a bad thing for the U.S. economy.
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Gold Gains After The Fed Minutes
Gold futures rose to record levels, after the close of electronic trading. The possibility of additional financial stimulus to trigger a transition metal.
Gold for August delivery rose U.S. $ 4.60, or 0.3%, to U.S. $ 1,567.40 an ounce in electronic trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Gold had previously been at a record $ 1,562.30 an ounce.
The latest minutes of the Fed meeting showed that the monetary committee are divided over the next few steps to try to encourage economic progress. Some said that the Fed may have to switch to a more stimulative policy, if the unemployment rate is down significantly and inflation returned to a relatively low level.
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Gold for August delivery rose U.S. $ 4.60, or 0.3%, to U.S. $ 1,567.40 an ounce in electronic trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Gold had previously been at a record $ 1,562.30 an ounce.
The latest minutes of the Fed meeting showed that the monetary committee are divided over the next few steps to try to encourage economic progress. Some said that the Fed may have to switch to a more stimulative policy, if the unemployment rate is down significantly and inflation returned to a relatively low level.
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Gold Prices Reach Highest Price This Year
Gold prices posted its sixth consecutive session and reached record levels due to concerns about the debt crisis of the European Zone. Gold for August delivery rose U.S. $ 13.10, or 0.9%, to as low as U.S. $ 1,562.30 per ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange. That number replaces the previous settlement record at U.S. $ 1,557.10 per ounce on May 2.
In real terms, gold was at a record U.S. $ 875 per ounce in January 1980, about two months after the started of the Iranian hostage crisis and less a month after the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan.
Previous metal price swings between appreciation and correction, but later received support from the European debt crisis fears that threatens Italy and Spain, countries with economies larger than Greece, Ireland and Portugal, which has now received financial aid.
Gold is traditionally seen as a value in uncertain economic conditions. Concerns about the spread of this crisis situation, pushing the dollar rose against the euro in most of the trading session, although the U.S. currency reduces the rise and shut down compared to major rivals. The dollar index, which compares the U.S. unit against six major currencies, at 75,775 recently, from 75.941 in the previous trade in North America.
Other metals prices also rose, except for silver. Silver futures for September contract fell 6 cents, or 0.2% to U.S. $ 35.63 per ounce. Copper rose 2 cents to $ 4.39 per pound.
Copper miners in Chile, the world's major exporter for the metals industry, has been breaking down over the possible restructuring of the Corporacion Nacional del Cobre (Codelco), the state-run miners, and the loss of some job gains. The strike at a copper mine in Indonesia also affects the production of metals.
Platinum for October delivery rose $ 8, or 0.5%, to $ 1,736.30 per ounce. The September contract for palladium, flat at U.S. $ 767.45 per ounce.
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In real terms, gold was at a record U.S. $ 875 per ounce in January 1980, about two months after the started of the Iranian hostage crisis and less a month after the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan.
Previous metal price swings between appreciation and correction, but later received support from the European debt crisis fears that threatens Italy and Spain, countries with economies larger than Greece, Ireland and Portugal, which has now received financial aid.
Gold is traditionally seen as a value in uncertain economic conditions. Concerns about the spread of this crisis situation, pushing the dollar rose against the euro in most of the trading session, although the U.S. currency reduces the rise and shut down compared to major rivals. The dollar index, which compares the U.S. unit against six major currencies, at 75,775 recently, from 75.941 in the previous trade in North America.
Other metals prices also rose, except for silver. Silver futures for September contract fell 6 cents, or 0.2% to U.S. $ 35.63 per ounce. Copper rose 2 cents to $ 4.39 per pound.
Copper miners in Chile, the world's major exporter for the metals industry, has been breaking down over the possible restructuring of the Corporacion Nacional del Cobre (Codelco), the state-run miners, and the loss of some job gains. The strike at a copper mine in Indonesia also affects the production of metals.
Platinum for October delivery rose $ 8, or 0.5%, to $ 1,736.30 per ounce. The September contract for palladium, flat at U.S. $ 767.45 per ounce.
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Gold Futures Edged Up Amid Fears of Europe's Debt Crisis
Gold futures edged up on Tuesday, amid fears of Europe's debt crisis and the negotiations deadlocked over enhancement of U.S. debt limit to avoid a shutdown of the federal government.
Gold for August delivery rose U.S. $ 7.60, or 0.5%, to as low as U.S. $ 1,549.20 per ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange, after rising and traded at U.S. $ 1557.60 per ounce.
In one day, most commodities corrected, and investors stay away from any investments that are considered more risky. However, metal prices could strengthen over the purchase of the safe-haven assets.
Nonfarm payrolls data on Friday last week and worries about the U.S. economy, weighed the price of silver and other metals. Volume is also high for the summer.
Concerns default by Greece to support the dollar, a situation which is generally negative for commodities. For gold, however, concerns over potential defaults Greece to boost the U.S. currency. Dollar index, which compares the U.S. unit with six currencies, was at 75.981, up from 75.179 late Friday.
Most metals and other commodities, like oil, trading down. Silver fell from the early trading, with the September contract fell 84 cents, or 2.3%, to U.S. $ 35.69 per ounce.
September copper fell 4 cents, or 1% to U.S. $ 4.37 per pound. Platinum for October delivery fell U.S. $ 5.10, or 0.3%, to $ 1,728.30 per ounce. Palladium for September delivery, loss of U.S. $ 11.50, or 1.5% to U.S. $ 767.45 per ounce.
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Gold for August delivery rose U.S. $ 7.60, or 0.5%, to as low as U.S. $ 1,549.20 per ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange, after rising and traded at U.S. $ 1557.60 per ounce.
In one day, most commodities corrected, and investors stay away from any investments that are considered more risky. However, metal prices could strengthen over the purchase of the safe-haven assets.
Nonfarm payrolls data on Friday last week and worries about the U.S. economy, weighed the price of silver and other metals. Volume is also high for the summer.
Concerns default by Greece to support the dollar, a situation which is generally negative for commodities. For gold, however, concerns over potential defaults Greece to boost the U.S. currency. Dollar index, which compares the U.S. unit with six currencies, was at 75.981, up from 75.179 late Friday.
Most metals and other commodities, like oil, trading down. Silver fell from the early trading, with the September contract fell 84 cents, or 2.3%, to U.S. $ 35.69 per ounce.
September copper fell 4 cents, or 1% to U.S. $ 4.37 per pound. Platinum for October delivery fell U.S. $ 5.10, or 0.3%, to $ 1,728.30 per ounce. Palladium for September delivery, loss of U.S. $ 11.50, or 1.5% to U.S. $ 767.45 per ounce.
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