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China T-bond sales fears. Real or imagined?
by
Paddy Hirsch
Aug 17, 2011
With Vice President Joe Biden in China, plenty of commentators are once again talking about China selling US Treasuries....
More children live in poverty: study
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Paddy Hirsch
Aug 17, 2011
Research by the Annie E. Casey Foundation found that child poverty increased in 38 states from 2000 to 2009....
S&P gets dropped by municipalities
by
Kai Ryssdal
Aug 17, 2011
This final note today, in which S&P gets the bum's rush.
At least three municipalities across the country have decided they no longer wish t...
Shrugging off Europe's problems?
by
Paddy Hirsch
Aug 17, 2011
Investors were all hot and bothered about Europe yesterday. Today, maybe not so much. Markets here are up as investors focus on good earnings news....
Rick Perry on Fed stimulus: 'Almost treasonous'
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Kai Ryssdal
Aug 16, 2011
This final note today. You might have heard or seen this tape already, Texas Governor Rick Perry last night speaking about Ben Bernanke, the chai...
Following the money
by
Paddy Hirsch
Aug 16, 2011
News today that Manchester United has chosen to list in Singapore. The English Premier League football champions hope to raise around $1 billion....
Eurobonds, and why (many) Germans hate them
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Paddy Hirsch
Aug 16, 2011
Rising debt in several Euro-member countries is forcing Europeans to consider ... issuing more debt! This time, in the form of a Eurobond.
So, w...
For public good, not for profit.
He's a trading machine. Literally.
by
Paddy Hirsch
Aug 16, 2011
Last week's volatility came with an unsual twist: lots and lots of volume....
Buffett should keep his checkbook closed
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Paddy Hirsch
Aug 16, 2011
Warren Buffett's declaration in a New York Times editorial that millionaries should pay more tax has attracted plenty of attention. And plenty of...
Guess which U.S. state is the most economically confident?
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Kai Ryssdal
Aug 15, 2011
This final -- if somewhat amazing -- note today, courtesy of the good people at Gallup.
The next time somebody tells you Washington's out of tou...