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Blame the recession on Reagan: Paul Krugman
in Sox First, on June 1, 2009
...rugman blaming America's economic woes on Ronald Reagan. Basically, Krugman says deregulation, the piling up of debt and the scrapping of financially prudent rules like for example limiting the a... ...
Some fascinating comments from Nobel Prize winning economist Paul Krugman blaming America's economic woes on Ronald Reagan. Basically, Krugman says deregulation, the piling up of debt and t...
More housing woes
in Sox First, on May 29, 2009
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There's been plenty of talk lately about the US housing market bottoming out and that it can only go up from there. But people are clutching at straws. A good example is the paltry 0.3% increa... ...bottom and we might see some stability in the housing market by the summer," Adam York, an economist at Wachovia Corp. in Charlotte, North Carolina told Bloomberg . But the Mortgage Banker...
Economists predict recession ends this year. As if!
in Sox First, on May 27, 2009
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So economists are predicting the recession will end this year. They reckon the housing market will bottom out and they don't see the recession lasting longer than the first quarter of 2010. ... ...
So economists are predicting the recession will end this year. They reckon the housing market will bottom out and they don't see the recession lasting longer than the first quarter of 2010. ...
Employee disengagement in a recession
in Sox First, on May 21, 2009
...a time like this when money is scarce. It's a point examined in this piece here . Still, while the piece points out that companies are recognizing it as problem, it doesn't exactly tell us wh... ...s to cash in later on, or giving them special jobs or more flexibility. The worrying part, as The Economist pointed out earlier this year, is that engagement schemes are not recession proof. And th...
Corporate social responsibility and recession
in Sox First, on May 15, 2009
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With the recession, companies are cutting back on their corporate social responsibility budgets but it's not going away. As reported here , the big cuts are in corporate philanthropy but they...
Financial crisis winners to hurt banks
in Sox First, on May 15, 2009
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Who are the big winners coming out of this financial crisis? And how will they threaten to destroy banks? The Economist identifies four big winners that will decimate the banking sector. These ... ...big winners coming out of this financial crisis? And how will they threaten to destroy banks? The Economist identifies four big winners that will decimate the banking sector. These include the advi...
Bad retail figures expose recovery myth
in Sox First, on May 14, 2009
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While there is still talk about green shoots, the data suggests something else. The US economy is still in serious decline and things are not really looking better. First, there are the reports ... ...gnation because of the US Government's wimpish "half-measures". Writing in Forbes , economist Nouriel Roubini suggests the so-called green shoots might actually be yellow weeds. "...
Why stricter laws won't work
in Sox First, on May 13, 2009
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The problem with bringing in stricter laws to fix the banking system is that it turns good behavior into a matter of compliance. As economist John Kay writes, that stricter rules can never repla... ...cter laws to fix the banking system is that it turns good behavior into a matter of compliance. As economist John Kay writes, that stricter rules can never replace integrity and that they only resul...
Kapalua Saved. PGA Sighs With Relief
in Eagle Par Birdie, on May 8, 2009
... Courtesy: golfswitch.com
Back after an extended hiatus so let's get right to it.
I note that the PGA Tour has landed its first new sponsor since the economic meltdown. Depending on which econom... ... that the PGA Tour has landed its first new sponsor since the economic meltdown. Depending on which economist you like to believe in, that could be the first new sponsor since 2007 when the Great Rece...
No recovery yet
in Sox First, on May 8, 2009
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Is the US economy on its way to recovery or not? Some would point to the results of the bank stress tests as a green shoot with 10 of the 19 largest banks needed to boost their capital by a combi... ...as feared. The economic conditions are improving and the economic trough is not too far away," economist Sung Won Sohn, a professor at Cal State Channel Islands and a former Wells Fargo executive...
Amazon 推出新款 9.7-inch 显示屏的 Kindle DX
in Wangtam, on May 7, 2009
...• Large Selection: Over 275,000 books plus U.S. and international newspapers, magazines, and blogs available
• Low Book Prices: New York Times Best Sellers and New Releases $9.99, unless marked otherw...
Testing stress tests
in Sox First, on May 5, 2009
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And so The Wall Street Journal reports that 10 of the 19 banks undergoing stress tests will have to boost their capital and that list might include Wells Fargo, Bank of America and Citigroup. Th... ...o-market and the entire financial system is still addicted to taxpayer cash," Gilbert writes. Economist Nouriel Roubini argues that the stress tests are actually "fudge tests" becaus...
Animal Spirits by George Akerlof and Robert Shiller
in Sox First, on May 4, 2009
...that causes an investor to mistake himself for a financial genius. It's a joke that illustrates the irrational animal forces that drive markets. In this book , the University of California's... ...lof and Shiller, best-selling author and professor of economics at Yale University, argue that that economists have ignored these forces and have dismissed them as irrelevant. Which in itself might ex...
Swine flu hits business
in Sox First, on April 30, 2009
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With the World Health Organization promoting swine flu to level five of its six-level pandemic alert and warnings in The Economist that there is little hope of having enough antiviral treatments... ...Organization promoting swine flu to level five of its six-level pandemic alert and warnings in The Economist that there is little hope of having enough antiviral treatments for all who would need th...
The Invisible Hook by Peter Leeson
in Sox First, on April 29, 2009
...What do pirates have to do with economics? Plenty, according to economist Peter Leeson in his book The Invisible Hook . Leeson starts out looking at the most fundamental of economic texts from the 1... ...
What do pirates have to do with economics? Plenty, according to economist Peter Leeson in his book The Invisible Hook . Leeson starts out looking at the most fundamental of economic texts from t...
Dangerous economic optimism
in Sox First, on April 24, 2009
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While some say the global economy is going to pick up and the signs are looking good, the train is a long way down the track. In fact, the optimism might even be dangerous. Harvard economist Kenn... ...od, the train is a long way down the track. In fact, the optimism might even be dangerous. Harvard economist Kenneth Rogoff has told Reuters that the US, Britain, Spain and Ireland won't recove...
Are economists to blame for the financial crisis?
in Sox First, on April 23, 2009
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How much are economists to blame for the financial crisis? Most of them, with perhaps the exception of Nouriel Roubini and Robert Shiller, failed to see the weaknesses in financial markets. They j... ...
How much are economists to blame for the financial crisis? Most of them, with perhaps the exception of Nouriel Roubini and Robert Shiller, failed to see the weaknesses in financial markets. They j...
Back door bank nationalisation
in Sox First, on April 20, 2009
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Earlier this year, I did a blog entry looking at how the Obama administration was opening the door to nationalizing banks where the US government is repaid with common stock giving it a stake in... ...ry could become the biggest shareholder in the banks. Nationalization is not just a plan pushed by economists such as Nobel laureate Paul Krugman, Nouriel "Dr Doom" Roubini and former World...
Googling future trends
in Sox First, on April 17, 2009
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Can search engines predict economic trends? Yes they can, according to a new study which finds that the frequency with which people use certain phrases can predict trends like retail sales figures... ...pdated constantly, we can get these figures before they are officially released. According to The Economist , the application could have wide use. That said, some of the categories Google searches...
Easter egg and flower sales boom in recession
in Sox First, on April 10, 2009
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Despite the global recession, flower sales and Easter baskets are doing great business. The Economist reports that while overall flower sales are down slightly, selling tulips is a thriving bus... ...
Despite the global recession, flower sales and Easter baskets are doing great business. The Economist reports that while overall flower sales are down slightly, selling tulips is a thriving bus...
A Web 2.0 Obituary?
in TJ's Weblog, on April 2, 2009
... loong time. Times have kept me busy and at some time I forgot that I SHOULD blog something.
Nevertheless I recent thought occurred to me and I found it a valuable lesson.
The Economist recently gla... ...og something.
Nevertheless I recent thought occurred to me and I found it a valuable lesson.
The Economist recently glamored over the Web 2.0 years and finished its conclusion with the bitter lack o...
The Economist to Launch London Theme Park
in The Hedge Funds Weblog, on April 1, 2009
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As part of a strategy designed to broaden the revenue base, leverage content over new platforms and promote The Economist brand to a young and dynamic audience, The Economist Group is delighted t... ... strategy designed to broaden the revenue base, leverage content over new platforms and promote The Economist brand to a young and dynamic audience, The Economist Group is delighted to announce the de...
Online connection boom
in Sox First, on March 27, 2009
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There are lots of businesses that are cashing in on the recession and doing brilliantly. Not just pawnshops and discount stores but also alcohol, gaming and strangely enough, gardening supply spec... ...ant to find someone who care about them. It's a nice line but it's not that simple. As the Economist points out, it's a form of cheap entertainment. Besides, there has also been a bo...
Geithner's push for power and the law of unexpected outcomes
in Sox First, on March 26, 2009
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With Bloomberg reporting that Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner is moving to tighten up the rules for monster hedge funds, private- equity firms and derivatives markets, it's worth looking... ...anti-business, the Obama administration appears to be softening its stance on the AIG bonuses. The Economist points out that the big danger for Obama is that he will be accused of pandering to popul...
US dollar under fire
in Sox First, on March 24, 2009
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Economist and forecaster Harry S Dent has predicted that over the next twenty years, the US dollar will lose its power as the world's reserve currency . He reckons the the premier currency ... ...
Economist and forecaster Harry S Dent has predicted that over the next twenty years, the US dollar will lose its power as the world's reserve currency . He reckons the the premier currency ...
Why Geithner's plan won't work
in Sox First, on March 23, 2009
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So Timothy Geithner outlines his plan to save the US financial system this morning in The Wall Street Journal . in that piece, he unveils the Public Private Investment Program which will use US T... ...ly taking that big a risk, it's underwritten by the US Government. It's a point taken up by economist Paul Krugman this morning. As Krugman points out, private investors are being asked to p...
IBM Buying Sun?
in Java Entrepreneur, on March 21, 2009
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The Wall Street Journal this week broke the news that IBM is considering purchasing Sun Microsystems .
"Teams of International Business Machines Corp. lawyers are examin... ...orld ... more here from Barron's ... more here from TheStreet ... and more here from the Economist . ...
Climate change deniers on the increase
in Sox First, on March 13, 2009
...ink that global warming is exaggerated (for that read, a hoax). What's fascinating here is that the numbers are on the rise. Two years ago, it was 38%.
What's bringing this on? Particularly ... ... meeting in Copenhagen to lay the foundations for some sort of global accord on the climate crisis. Economist Nicholas Stern has warned that the effects of global warming would be worse than he pred...
50 个被 Blogger 们链接最多的媒体网站
in Wangtam, on March 12, 2009
Blog 搜索引擎 Technorati 日前 发布统计报告 ，报告显示了媒体被 Blogger 们链接最多的媒体网站。以下是 TOP50 的排名表：
1. YouTube
2. New York Times
3. BBC News
4. CNN.com
5. MSN
6. guardian.co.uk
7. Washington Post
8. Yahoo! News
9. Reuters
10. Los Angeles Times
Are we headed for a Depression?
in Sox First, on March 5, 2009
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In case you've spent the last few months under a rock, things are looking very bad for the rest of this year. As Forbes reports, the US Federal Reserve's latest Beige Book shows that the... ...se. The Beige Book says there could be a recovery in 2010. Yeah right, don't hold your breath. Economist Nouriel "Dr Doom" Roubini has told Time Magazine says that in a perfect world ...
Downturn hits democracy
in Sox First, on March 2, 2009
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Early last month, I did a blog entry looking at how the global downturn was creating urban unrest and violence and how it, in a replay of what we saw in the 1930s, was threatening democracy. No... ...lay of what we saw in the 1930s, was threatening democracy. Now added to that comes some alarming Economist Intelligence Unit data showing that the spread of democracy has come to a screeching halt...
James Galbraith: Obama not solving the financial crisis
in Sox First, on February 27, 2009
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Barack Obama's rescue package won't fix the problem, says economist James K Galbraith . In his testimony to the House Financial Services Committee, reported here , Galbraith says the pr... ...
Barack Obama's rescue package won't fix the problem, says economist James K Galbraith . In his testimony to the House Financial Services Committee, reported here , Galbraith says the pr...
Geschäftsreisen in der Krise - was müssen Hotels bieten?
in Hotels mit Flair, on February 24, 2009
...t gibt es eine Studie über den "Sparsamen Reisenden" des Marktforschungsinstituts Economist Intelligence Unit. Kurz und knapp: Vor allem Führungskräfte sollen in Zukunft das Reisebudget ef...
The Great Depression Ahead by Harry S Dent
in Sox First, on February 21, 2009
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With billionaire investor George Soros and former federal Reserve chairman Paul Volcker saying the global financial meltdown is worse than the Great Depression, it might be time to look at Dent&#... ...ltdown is worse than the Great Depression, it might be time to look at Dent's book . Dent, an economist and professional forecaster says we ain't seen nothing yet. He says 2010 to 2012 will...
The meltdown and fascism: minister warns
in Sox First, on February 10, 2009
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In his book The Subprime Solution , economist Robert Shiller warns that in good times people are willing to co-operate and accommodate others but when optimism for the future turns sour, they bec... ...
In his book The Subprime Solution , economist Robert Shiller warns that in good times people are willing to co-operate and accommodate others but when optimism for the future turns sour, they bec...
Stimulus Hype: Will the Stimulus Work? (Part I)
in Bizinformer, on February 7, 2009
... recent weeks I have spent a considerable amount of mental energy trying to decide what to think of the stimulus battle. It's not an easy subject to unravel.
I've found a handful of interesti... ...ave helped shape my opinion of what should happen. But first, this disclaimer of sorts: I am not an economist. I did not go to business school. I'm just a fairly well read, well rounded, middle cl...
European Economist Says Recession In Europe May Be Ending
in Exclusive from our news room , on January 27, 2009
... some government bail out money, Bank Of America in England sees good times just ahead for Europe.
The chief Europe economist at Bank of America in London, Holger Schmieding, says that all important ... ...bail out money, Bank Of America in England sees good times just ahead for Europe.
The chief Europe economist at Bank of America in London, Holger Schmieding, says that all important economic indicato...
Bill Gates on Philanthropy in Crisis
in The Hedge Funds Weblog, on January 26, 2009
... In a letter scheduled to be released today, January 26th, Bill Gates is offering insight to the world both about the current financial crisis as well as what his foundation has been able to do... ...able to do despite it.
Matthew Bishop, New York Bureau Chief and American Business Editor for The Economist conducted the interview, where Gates said his foundation's assets may be shrinking, bu...
Wall Street to Obama: the banks are insolvent
in Sox First, on January 21, 2009
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So Wall Street has greeted the new President by plunging 4% , the worst ever performance on inauguration day and beating the previous record set by the hopeless herbert hoover . Wall Street i... ...rformances by Citigroup, Bank of America, JP Morgan Chase, Morgan Stanley and Well Fargo. Dr Doom, economist Nouriel Roubini who predicted the economic meltdown has warned that the US banks are eff...
Einigung im Gasstreit verkündet
in Neueste Nachrichten der simplenewz Redaktion, on January 18, 2009
Nach einer langen Nacht der Verhandlungen verkündigen Wladimir Putin und Julia Timoschenko Die Einigung im Gasstreit. Nach eineinhalb Wochen scheint es nun einen Schlussstrich zu geben.
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Maths and the meltdown
in Sox First, on January 14, 2009
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One of the big drivers of this financial meltdown were the econometric models that saw mathematics guiding investor behavior. The reality is that the big drivers of bubbles are social and psychol... ...007 paper in the Journal of Economic Perspectives, Wurgler and co-author Malcolm Baker, a financial economist at Harvard Business School, looked for signatures of investor sentiment-irrational optimis...
Compliance challenges
in Sox First, on January 12, 2009
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What are the main challenges with compliance? With the worst financial crisis in more than a generation, it's a question that will weigh on the minds of corporations the world over. According... ...tion that will weigh on the minds of corporations the world over. According to a report from the Economist Intelligence Unit, 66% of respondents say the big problem that hinders their company's...
Can Fast Food Kids' Meals Be Nutritious?
in The Parenting Weblog, on January 8, 2009
...esy of iStockphoto , Image# 5571346 More and more fast food joints are now selling kid's meals. They features fares that are popular to the little ones, served in smaller portions and usually, the... ...the meals' nutritional quality. But do they, really? A team of researchers - a nutritionist, an economist and a pediatrician- investigated . The verdict? Based on their assessment of the quality ...
What's ahead for US financial institutions?
in Sox First, on January 6, 2009
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With President-elect Barack Obama vowing to reshape the United States financial regulatory system, something that should have been done some time ago, it is worth looking to see what lies ahead ... ...S financial services sectors, particularly mortgage brokers, private equity firms and hedge funds. Economist james K Galbraith has produced his list which makes a lot of sense. There is a need ...
Climate change chain of command
in Sox First, on January 5, 2009
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As we move towards an emission trading regime, there is one important question that companies need to sort out: who actually takes responsibility? Business faces the prospect of increased legal a... ...it will stop them taking into account the larger picture. It's an issue highlighted in a 2008 Economist Intelligence Unit study which found widespread agreement that the ultimate responsibility...
Faster Than a Speeding Ferrari
in Classical Drives, on November 20, 2008
... Italians know fast. They also appreciate beautiful design. Put them together and you get the A.G.V. , a new type of train slated to go into service in 2011 with an Italian fast-rail company, N.T.V... ...er as they're integral with each car, thus eliminating the need for separate locomotives. The Economist reports that it will be possible to rival airlines for the run from Rome to Milan.
Now ...
Don't expect China to save the world
in Sox First, on November 13, 2008
...d about China 's rescue package but we should not expect it will make that big a difference. The reality is that China is doing it hard and, despite its size, it has limited resources. Austral... ...reality is that China is doing it hard and, despite its size, it has limited resources. Australian economist Saul Eslake puts it in context . As he says, it tells us three things about China. First,...
Banks stockpiling cash
in Sox First, on November 6, 2008
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Two weeks ago, The Economist ran a piece saying trust was starting to run through the system again with the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR), which measures how much banks pay when they get... ...
Two weeks ago, The Economist ran a piece saying trust was starting to run through the system again with the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR), which measures how much banks pay when they get...
Hedge funds pummelled by Porsche and VW
in Sox First, on October 30, 2008
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There is a wonderful irony in the way hedge funds now are up for billions of dollars in losses after making a wrong bet on Germany's Volkswagen. As The Wall Street Journal tells us, they bet... ...ead they soared after fellow car maker Porsche announced it had increased its stake in VW. As The Economist notes, it's hard to feel sorry for hedge funds when they have been blamed for contrib...
Is reverse offshoring a trend?
in Supplychainer, on October 24, 2008
... Couple of months ago, the pages of Wall Street Journal, Business Week and Economist were covering news about the decision of some U.S. based companies to bring back their offshore operations. As I... ... Couple of months ago, the pages of Wall Street Journal, Business Week and Economist were covering news about the decision of some U.S. based companies to bring back their offshore operations. As I...
How long will the recession last?
in Sox First, on October 23, 2008
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So what are the bets for how long we will be in recession? In Britain, the Financial Times suggests one year with a one in three chance that it will last longer. Finland's Finance Minister ... ...through, but in any case, it won't be short and sharp as occurred in 1991 and 2001. Meanwhile, economist Nouriel Roubini says two years. So what do we make of the different predictions? Howeve...
The crash and deregulation
in Sox First, on October 18, 2008
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There are many explanations for the crash. Some blame it on greedy bankers and investment strategies that shunned trust and integrity. Others blame it on cheap money and low interest rates. But th... ...price we now pay for unregulated financial innovation. It's a point taken up this week by The Economist . When things were going well, everyone loved it because businesses and households had ac...
The end of capitalism as we know it?
in Sox First, on September 27, 2008
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The scene of banks going under and policy makers risking moral hazard and bailing out the guilty is changing US market capitalism as we know it. The great economist Joseph Schumpeter talked abo... ... moral hazard and bailing out the guilty is changing US market capitalism as we know it. The great economist Joseph Schumpeter talked about "creative destruction". This was the great engi...
Bailout blues
in Sox First, on September 25, 2008
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US president George Bush has moved to heavy Congress into running with the $700 billion package but the entire thing needs to be put in some sort of perspective. It's just not going to work.... ...t if it acts quickly, it may create a monster whose full implications emerge only with time." Economist Paul Krugman has a similar warning . "Paulson insists that he wants a "clean&q...
Redefining recession
in Sox First, on September 17, 2008
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According to the official numbers, reported here , the US is not in recession with the growth moving along at 3.3%. But it sure looks and smells like one: months of job losses; declining industri... ...nts like AIG, and big investment banks going under. Trouble is there no universal definition. Most economists seem to agree that we are in a recession when there is a decline in the Gross Domestic Pr...
Mit 35 zum alten Eisen: Als Zugbegleiterin abgelehnt!
in Das Jura Weblog, on September 16, 2008
© vitalyzator Auch in Österreich geschieht das, was ich aus Deutschland kenne. Die führenden Lebensmitteldiscounter lehnen eine Einstellung ab, weil ich älter als 35 bin. Den Filialleitern sind die Hände gebunden. Die Konzernleitungen sind erbarmungslos. Schaue ich mir die Leute an der Kasse an...
Black Sunday fallout
in Sox First, on September 16, 2008
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Wall Street's meltdown is likely to be a sign of things to come. The shock waves of what happened on Black Sunday will flow into 2009, writes Kathleen Madigan from Dow Jones . "US hous... ...utting back on spending. Retail shopping outside of cars fell in August by more than expected. Some economists now forecast real consumer spending to fall in the fourth quarter - something that didn&#...
The tanking banks
in Sox First, on September 15, 2008
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An extraordinary day that signals a seismic shift for the US banking system. First, we have Lehman Brothers, Wall Street's fourth biggest bank, making its announcement here that it intends ... ...lan Greenspan has warned that "we will see other major financial firms fail". Meanwhile economist Nouriel Roubini has warned we could see a run on the investment banks. "It's cl...
When the Games End, The Economic Party's Over
in China Venture News, on August 21, 2008
... sayers are Dexter Roberts and Frederik Balfour at BusinessWeek : China spent some $43 billion and the better part of a decade preparing for the Beijing Olympics. But now, like a party host surveying...
Retail revolutions
in Sox First, on August 19, 2008
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The Germans are coming!! With economies slowing down, German discount chains such as Lidl and Aldi, another are taking market share, charging some 30-50% less for groceries than ordinary super... ...king market share, charging some 30-50% less for groceries than ordinary supermarkets, reports The Economist . It's the way of the future. Not the discounting, but the way smart retailers are bu...
Datacenter Blues
in The CIO Weblog, on August 11, 2008
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Forbes has published a rather dense (and by dense, I mean packed with information, rather than mentally deficient) article by Kenneth Brill examining the explosion in data center construction an... ...ects of so much capacity coming available on the broader market in such short order. But I'm no economist nor a particularly deep thinker, so you'll have to hope someone who is picks up on the...
Risk managers come clean
in Sox First, on August 11, 2008
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With the banks imploding, it's refreshing to read the confession of a risk manager in this Week's Economist . It's anonymous and we don't know which bank. But the insights are wo... ...e banks imploding, it's refreshing to read the confession of a risk manager in this Week's Economist . It's anonymous and we don't know which bank. But the insights are worth reading...
Chinese trust busters
in Sox First, on July 23, 2008
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It's taken longer than Long March and the great leap forward but China is finally introducing an anti-trust law, reports The Economist . Anyone who has worked in China would know that... ... and the great leap forward but China is finally introducing an anti-trust law, reports The Economist . Anyone who has worked in China would know that this has been a long time coming. There ...
Shrinking car makers
in Sox First, on July 10, 2008
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Is the end nigh for the US auto industry. Will the big three turn into two? That's the question raised by The Economist as it ponders the fate of GM, Ford and Chrysler. GM's stock has f... ...for the US auto industry. Will the big three turn into two? That's the question raised by The Economist as it ponders the fate of GM, Ford and Chrysler. GM's stock has fallen to its lowest ...
Clueless on environmental risk
in Sox First, on July 9, 2008
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You would think at a time when the world is aware of the effects of climate change, that companies would be getting ready with some risk analysis. Think again. A new report from the Economist Int... ... that companies would be getting ready with some risk analysis. Think again. A new report from the Economist Intelligence Unit shows that companies are struggling to get their heads around environmen...
The free economy
in Sox First, on June 30, 2008
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Interesting piece in The Economist about a new business model in Asia where multiplayer online games rely on a strategy where the the company gives away the software as a free download and lets ... ...
Interesting piece in The Economist about a new business model in Asia where multiplayer online games rely on a strategy where the the company gives away the software as a free download and lets ...
CFOs' road to the top
in Sox First, on June 2, 2008
...39;s also done a lot of good for chief financial officers. According to a study, finance chiefs are the ones most likely to get the top jobs in companies, reports The Economist . In 2005, one in five... ... to a study, finance chiefs are the ones most likely to get the top jobs in companies, reports The Economist . In 2005, one in five chief executives in America were former chief financial officers, a...
The battle for Yahoo!
in Sox First, on May 17, 2008
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The gloves are off! The fight's on between corporate raider Carl Icahn and the Yahoo! board with Icahn selecting an alternative board in a bid to take control of the company. The list of hea... ...ersation between Yahoo! Chief Executive Jerry Yang and Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer. As The Economist points out, time is probably running out. "Even assuming that Mr Yang and his board...
Green investment - not for the faint-hearted
in Sox First, on May 13, 2008
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Green investment is all the rage. But does it deliver? Does it pay off and produce strong profits for the investor. This piece in the latest edition of The Economist, Backing greens with greenba... ...es it pay off and produce strong profits for the investor. This piece in the latest edition of The Economist, Backing greens with greenbacks , advises us to exercise some caution. "Most green ...
Feeding the bears
in Sox First, on April 30, 2008
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Several weeks ago, I asked whether the Fed's bailout of Bear Stearns raised questions about moral hazard , where certain parties are led to believe they will not be held accountable. Now, we... ... BloggingStocks , Douglas A. McIntyre says the Fed jumped the gun and acted too quickly. But The Economist blog defends the Fed, saying it could have done worse. We can expect this debate to cont...
