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  • Bretton Woods Revisited-the G20 Summit
    In 1944 in the sleepy New Hampshire town of Bretton Woods 730 delegates from allied nations met to discuss and set world monetary policy. Previous to the meeting economic policies were determined by a myriad of individual, and often conflicting, treaties and trade agreements and progress was often hampered by tradition.
  • The November Summit and the Economy
    On November 15th US President George Bush will host a gathering of world leaders to address the current global financial crisis. There has been resentment in some quarters with many blaming the US for the financial meltdown.
  • Good News For a Change
    Lately the economic news from around the world has been, by and large, doom and gloom. The world is facing an economic crisis of unprecedented severity and governments around the globe are trying to stimulate the economy.
  • The European Summit Adresses Financial Crisis
    French President Nicolas Sarkozy said that he expects Sunday's meeting of 15 European leaders to produce a united coordinated plan to battle the effects of the current financial crisis.
  • The Economic Crisis-A Chronology
    The current financial crisis has been years in the making and the crisis is the product of years of reckless and irresponsible behavior by both government and financial institutions.
  • UK Announces Trillion Dollar Rescue Package
    On Wednesday Britain announced a 1.23 trillion dollar rescue package that included part nationalization of eight of Britain's largest banks. Immediately after the UK bailout was announced the Bank of England announced an interest rate cot of 0.5%.
  • World Stock Markets Remain Volatile
    Stock markets remain volatile with investors unsure whether the market has bottomed out or will decline even further.
  • Stock Markets Still Volatile
    New York stock markets showed positive gains as the lowest oil prices in more than a year inspired investor confidence. The Dow rose 240 points having been down as much as 380 points in the late morning.
  • An Astounding Display of Hubris
    In an astonishing display of hubris, executives at insurance AIG headed to a $440.000 retreat at one of the nations most luxurious resorts. The retreat was held less than a week after the Federal Government offered an $85 billion dollar bailout to the insurance giant.
  • The 2008 US Election and the Economy
    In addition to the recent financial and banking crisis in the US the country faces unprecedented debt and massive job losses. The US economy has been shedding jobs at an alarming rate.
  • IMF Meets In Washington
    Last week's meeting of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) was attended by the world's financial leaders who are putting aside political differences in order to stave off a global recession.
  • World Banks Cut Rates
    Following the lead of the US Federal Reserve, central banks around the world announced rate cuts designed to lift the global economy in the face of a recession.
  • Euro Rises on Forex Market
    Following an announcement of a coordinated European bank rescue plan the Euro rose against the Dollar. It is thought by some economists that the European rescue plans have reduced the dollar's attractiveness as a safe haven.
  • Investor Confidence and the Bailout
    The recently passed $700 billion dollar bailout which was supposed to rebuild economic confidence instead triggered massive sell offs in global markets. Investors feared that the plan was too little and too late.
  • US Government Announces $250 Billion Capital Injections
    Tuesday the US government announced a $250 billion plan to help banks repair their balance sheets and restore confidence in markets. The government will inject capital directly into the banking system by purchasing preferred stock and warrants to purchase significant stakes across a number of banks.
  • Euro Rises Against the Yen
    On Tuesday the Euro rose sharply against the Japanese Yen signaling investor confidence that the coordinated European bailout plan will revive floundering banking systems.
  • Monday's Rally and Forex Opportunities
    Last week's doom and gloom in world stock markets was tempered by Monday's astounding gains, the largest since the great depression. The Dow rose 11% the largest one day gain since 1933.
  • Asian Markets Respond to US
    Markets around the globe posted record losses last week but following a meeting of Eurozone leaders over the weekend Asian markets slowly climbed and as of Monday Asia Pacific index gained 7.7% after dropping 20% last week; the worst performance in its history.
  • Waiting for the Thaw
    It is hoped that the recent coordinated rate cuts by the US Federal Reserve and European Central Banks will thaw frozen credit markets globally. The credit crisis has been trickling down into the everyday economy.
  • Interbank Forex and the US Bailout Agreement
    Key bank to bank long term lending rates in Europe jumped to their highest since 1995 from 5.142 to 5.237 a move sure to reverberate through Interbank Forex markets.
  • Economic Conditions: Gold and Interbank Forex
    Current economic conditions in both the US and Europe have caused a slowdown in the sale of gold by banks. Sales of gold by European banks are expected to be lower this year since banks are trying to mitigate the risks of paper assets.
  • Forex Markets and World Events
    World events have a profound effect on Forex markets. What seem to be minor events can cause currencies to rise and fall. Forex traders must stay well informed about events in several categories.
  • Forex Converter - the Facts Behind the Numbers
    Most Forex converters are pretty straightforward and easy to read. Currencies are usually traded in pairs and most Forex Converters give current quotes in pairs.
  • Interbank Forex, WaMu, and the Bailout
    The failure of the Bush administration and Congress to reach an agreement by weeks end the seizure of Washington Mutual (WaMu) is sending ripples through financial markets worldwide.
  • Reasons for US Opposition to Bailout
    There are many reasons politicians oppose the bailout of Wall Street and financial institutions. Some are based on ideology, and many politicians are responding to constituent opposition to the bailout.
  • The Dollar and US Prestige
    The current financial crisis will affect many aspects of the life of the average person in the foreseeable future.
  • What Is a Forex Converter?
    Simply put, a Forex Converter is a program that gives the value of one currency against another in real time. There are literally thousands of converters online all with the same function.
  • Rejection of Bailout has Effect on Forex Market
    In a move sure to reverberate throughout the financial world the US House of Representatives failed to pass the US bailout by a vote of 228 to 205.
  • Interbank Forex and the US Bailout
    In a move reminiscent of J.P. Morgan's attempt to salvage Wall Street in 1929, billionaire investor Warren Buffett invested 5 billion dollars in Goldman Sachs Group Inc.
  • The AIG Bailout and Its Meaning
    American International Group, Inc. was founded in 1919 in Shanghai, China by Cornelius Vander Starr. Mr. Starr was the first westerner in Shanghai to sell insurance to the Chinese.
  • Interbank Forex and Free Markets
    Forex is one of the only free markets today where the classic principles of supply and demand are paramount. The interbank forex markets enjoyed by investors today were launched in the 1970's with the introduction of free exchange rates.
  • What Is Interbank Forex?
    The forex market is one of the largest, if not the largest market with up to two trillion dollars traded daily. Unlike stock exchanges the interbank forex market is not a centralized market.
  • Financial Crisis: Playing the Blame Game
    Most Americans believe the current financial crisis was caused by subprime mortgages and falling house prices but the root causes are much deeper. Despite the passage of a $700 billion dollar bailout bill there is a crisis of confidence in the US dollar and the US economy.
  • Earmarks in the Bailout Bill
    On Wednesday evening, October 1st, the US Senate passed the revised bailout bill. The bill had many earmarks added to it. For those who are not familiar with the term earmarks - an earmark is a totally unrelated amendment added to a bill usually added surreptitiously.
  • Emerging Currencies and Forex Opportunities
    Forex markets are the world's largest markets trading approximately 2 billion dollars daily. With the United States financial crisis looming large there has been increased interest in the FX opportunities provided by emerging currencies.
  • The Bush Bailout Plan and the Forex Market
    On Wednesday night the President of the United States, George W. Bush, addressed the nation concerning the proposed bailout of United States banks and tottering financial institutions.
  • Forex Opportunities for Average Investors
    While many factors affect Forex markets it remains essentially one of supply and demand. Forex markets are not subject to the same kinds of manipulation found on stock and commodities markets.
  • Effects of a Future Recession on Forex Markets
    Forex markets are wondering if the overwhelming passage of a revised bailout bill will have any influence on the House when the projected vote takes place Friday. No matter what action the house takes it is sure to make for a wild weekend in global markets including Forex markets.
  • Exciting Forex Opportunities For You
    Since the Forex markets have no central location and conduct business using various electronic platforms investors in the UK enjoy the same opportunities as traders around the globe.
  • The Failue of a Venerable Wall Street Institution
    On September 15, 2008 Lehman Brothers filed for bankruptcy protection in the largest bankruptcy filing in US history. Like many other Wall Street firms affected by the current financial crisis Lehman Brothers had a troubled history.
  • Forex Opportunities for Average Investors
    While many factors affect Forex markets it remains essentially one of supply and demand. Forex markets are not subject to the same kinds of manipulation found on stock and commodities markets. Forex markets provide a more level playing field for small investors.
  • Emerging Currencies and Forex Opportunities
    Forex markets are the world's largest markets trading approximately 2 billion dollars daily. With the US financial crisis looming large there has been increased interest in the FX opportunities provided by emerging currencies.
  • Reasons for US Opposition to the Bailout
    There are many reasons politicians oppose the bailout of Wall Street and financial institutions. Some are based on ideology, and many politicians are responding to constituent opposition to the bailout.
  • FX Opportunities Require Education
    Many small investors in both Europe and the US are interested in Forex trading but have little or no understanding of how Forex markets work and how to invest.
  • Earmarks in the Bailout Bill
    Wednesday evening, October 1st, the US Senate passed the revised bailout bill. The bill had many earmarks added to it. For those not familiar with the term earmarks-an earmark is a totally unrelated amendment added to a bill usually added surreptitiously.
  • The Dollar and US Prestige
    The current financial crisis will affect many aspects of the life of the average person in the foreseeable future. Investors will see shrinking portfolios, job prospects will dim, and retirement funds will dwindle.
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