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| Gas prices | | 2008-07-22 05:19:54 | | Everything become expensive at the moment, since the price of gas going up :(( Not only in here, but also in my own country. My mother said to me when I called her couple days ago. Oh boy.... there is nothing I could do, we need to eat so...we must buy even the things become expensive :(( | | By: Picturing of Life | | |
| | hybrid car prices | | 2008-07-21 22:14:27 | | Hybrid Cars: The Different Prices of These Technologically Advanced Cars
Hybrid cars are one of the latest break-throughs in the auto industry. These cars are made to save a lot of fuel, and emit much lower levels of toxic fumes when compared to conventional cars. You have to consider the fact that hybrid cars are getting [...] | | By: automotive free articles | | |
| | Ad Wars: McCain Hits Obama On Gas Prices | | 2008-07-21 14:48:20 | | Check out our entire video library at Political Realm TV, which now includes more than 500 videos.Presidential WatchJohn McCain is hitting Barack Obama again, this time focusing on rising gas prices. "Pump" is a 30-second spot that will air in Colorado, Iowa, Michigan, Missouri, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, Ohio, Pennsylvania, the Washington, D.C., and Wisconsin markets, as well as on national cable. Blaming Obama for the rising gas costs seems a little foolish, given that Republicans have controlled the White House for the past eight years and had majorities in Congress for much of that time.A new conservative group, Let Freedom Ring, is also hitting Obama in a new ad, though the extent of their buy is currently unknown. The ad suggests Obama is "worse than a flip-flopper," holding two positions on issues at the same time--"both ways Barack." For an attack ad, it's rather light-hearted, though I'm not sure how many voters are really going to see this ad or be affected by its | | By: Political Realm | | |
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| Oil Prices Tumble in Biggest Weekly Drop Ever | | 2008-07-19 20:20:36 | | NEW YORK — The price of oil recorded its biggest weekly drop ever, and a gallon of gas finally pulled back from its record high. So is it time to declare the energy bubble popped?
Experts won’t go that far just yet.
“It’s too early to say we’ve seen the worst of it,” said Tom Kloza, publisher [...] | | By: TexasFred's | | |
| | Raw Materials Force Higher Bed Prices | | 2008-07-19 13:49:58 | | In a world where the economic times have unfortunately dictated costing and pricing, beds and mattresses are not spared from escalating prices. Raw materials are seen as the main reason for this and apparently, bed manufacturers really have no choice but to jack up their price even if sales may sorely be affected.
The bad [...] | | By: BEDzine - We are crazy about BEDs!!! | | |
| | Cheapoair now offers Activities and Event Tickets at Rock-Bottom Prices | | 2008-07-19 06:07:29 | | Getting those extra benefits along with the travel tickets is a rewarding experience for travelers. Keeping the customer’s needs in mind, Cheapoair has come up with this innovative idea of offering the events and activities tickets at rock-bottom prices. Now our customers will readily be able to buy tickets for their favorite events, tours, theater [...] | | By: CheapOair | | |
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| Orovo; Ultimate Products at Wholesale Prices | | 2008-07-19 05:47:16 | | Orovo is a US-based supplement company, and provide top of the line health supplements and beauty products at wholesale prices. Members can join either as an 1. Associate2. CustomerThe associates have advantage over an average customer; the associates sign up for their "Autoship Program" which gives them access to Orovo's complete product line at wholesale prices, and they can earn commission with the "Orovo Opportunity".Orovo Opportunity: Earn MoneyOrovo has a unique concept called Orovo Opportunity, which gives financial incentives to associates for referring their friends and family to Orovo; associates can earn commission when somebody signs up under them!Orovo also offers live chat support and forum facility to members. Easy to use website, offering lots of information on the products. All in one package; Best products, affordable and low prices, opportunity to make money; can't get any better than this! Take a look yourself. Visit orovo detox now.To your success
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| | Ticket Prices! Rick Astley Live in Manila! | | 2008-07-18 14:28:01 | | Friends, here are the ticket prices for the Rick Astley Live in Manila concert tour! Rick Astley will perform live at the Araneta Coliseum on August 1, 2008, Friday. The concert is being produced by my good friend, Jesse Gonzales, CEO of DMC Philippines. Show starts at 8 PM.The Rick Astley Live in Manila could very well be Rick's first and last live concert in the Philippines, everyone! So, get your tickets early for one amazing night of great music and memories!Seat Location & Ticket Prices (Php) Patron VIP(101,103) (Reserved Seating) - 5250Patron (Reserved Seating) - 4200Lower Box (Reserved Seating) - 3150Upper Box A (Reserved Seating) - 2100Upper Box B (Free Seating) - 1050General Admission (Free Seating) - 525 *Tickets availableat www.ticketnet.com and at the Araneta Coliseum Other interesting reads:Rick Astley Live in ManilaDJ Ricky Stone at AscendNeils Feijen Live at AbsynthHard | | By: The AnitoKid Chronikos | | |
| | [CHINA] Sinopec sees lower H1 profit on soaring crude prices | | 2008-07-18 02:43:18 | | Top Asian oil refiner Sinopec Corp estimated late on Thursday that its net profit in the first half of this year would fall by more than 50 per cent compared with the same period a year ago after soaring crude prices pushed its refining business deep into the red.
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| | Upside to High Gas Prices | | 2008-07-17 12:05:00 | | You might ask, what upside can there be???
I have noticed after a few weeks of struggling to balance my checkbook and everything else, I am now forced to somewhat change my daily life.
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| | Hyundai car prices set to rise | | 2008-07-17 06:02:00 | | The skyrocketing cost of commodities like steel and aluminum have pushed several automakers to raise the price of 2009 models. Hyundai is bumping the price of its 2009 models an average of two-percent to help cushion the blow in Korea and in the States. The price of steel has risen 60 percent in a little over a year, and other commodities are up over 20 percent as well. That's bad news for all automakers, and Hyundai expects the trend to continue. Hyundai's Kia brand stlil hasn't announce price hikes, but we're guessing the economical car maker will follow in big brother's foot steps.To further complicate matters for the Korean automaker, its unionized workforce is unsatisfied with wages. The rank and file have scheduled four-hour work stoppages for Wednesday and Friday. Unless the government intervenes in the matter, the union will likely get some kind of wage increase, giving Hyundai and Kia yet another justification for raising prices.[Source: Automotive News - Sub. Req.]Tag: Car B | | By: Car News | | |
| | Economic Fears Slice Oil Prices for Second Day | | 2008-07-16 23:40:38 | | By JAD MOUAWAD and MICHAEL M. GRYNBAUM
Concerns about a slowing economy and rising inflation pushed oil prices down sharply for a second day on Wednesday, an unusual dip in the oil price rally that began more than six years ago.
The two-day decline totaled more than $10.50 a barrel, but analysts cautioned that it was still [...] | | By: ArticlesModern | | |
| | We Know It’s Hot – But Four Star Hip Resorts at These Prices? | | 2008-07-16 04:16:27 | | Most people wouldn’t dream of hitting the desert in summer for vacation but if you’re looking for a few places with great spas, a chic vibe, a bit of nightlife and of course, poolside beverage service, we’ve got three great picks. We’ve chosen these properties not only because the rates are some of the best [...] | | By: CheapOair | | |
| | HCM City Keeps Stabilizing Goods Prices | | 2008-07-16 03:44:00 | | The Ho Chi Minh city has ordered relevant agencies to continue to keep prices stable, especially for food, petrol, fertilizer, medicine, iron, steel, cement, coal, paper, sugar, and salt.
All organizations and individuals engaging in production and trading must implement the government’s regulations on price and sell at the authorized price.
The Industry and Trade Department and other | | By: Vietnam Business Finance News | | |
| | Gold prices on rising trend | | 2008-07-16 02:33:00 | | Domestic gold prices surged on July 15 by over 200,000 VND to reach 19.40 million VND (1,147 USD) per tael 1.2 ounces) and prices were expected to remain high in the coming days.
The gold dealers Bao Tin Minh Chau Jewellery Co in Hanoi and Saigon Jewellery Co (SJC) in Ho Chi Minh City reported that a large number of clients sold their gold the day to cash in on the high prices. The numbers of | | By: Vietnam Business Finance News | | |
| | Vietnam rice-prices to fall despite Iraq shipment | | 2008-07-16 02:20:00 | | Viet Nam has sold 10,000 tonnes of rice to a European trading firm for shipment to Iraq, traders said, in a deal that would signal further price cuts in one of the world's largest grain exporting nations.
Two traders said they did not know the actual contracted price because quotations for the 5-percent broken grade were now already below the floor price, hovering at between US$650 and US$670 a | | By: Vietnam Business Finance News | | |
| | War and prices of drugs... | | 2008-07-15 16:10:00 | | J'ai déjà exposé mes vues sur la légalisation des substances illécites et je ne vais pas vous emmerder à répeter mes vues. Néanmoins, The Economist apporte de l'eau à mon moulin en montrant que, malgré la guerre contre les drogues, les prix continuent de descendre et les substances deviennent de plus en plus dures. Est-ce que la guerre fonctionne vraiment? Je dis non ... | | By: Vincent Geloso: 100% libéralisé | | |
| | Some good news finally: Oil prices tumble on selloff | | 2008-07-15 13:40:00 | | Oil prices tumbled on Tuesday as US stocks sold off amid worries about America's economic health.Prices dropped more than $10 a barrel from their highest point of the day. At midday, light, sweet crude fell $6.27 to $138.91 in an extremely volatile session.The turnaround may not signal a lasting shift in sentiment prices have swung violently in recent days as they flirted with record highs. But it does underscore investor uncertainty about the sustainability of sky-high prices and their effect on the broader economy. ``They're slamming this pretty good. But remember, these $10 moves are becoming a little more commonplace,'' said Phil Flynn, analyst at Alaron Trading Corp. in Chicago.Earlier, the contract rose as high as $146.73 and fell as low as $135.92.The ingredients for further gains were in place early on. The dollar fell to a new low against the euro, prompting investors to pour money into oil as a hedge against inflation and made crude cheaper for overseas buyers. Meanwhile, thr | | By: Indian stock markets | | |
| | Kitco - Gold prices hit 4-month high, nearing $1000 | | 2008-07-15 06:27:51 | |
Gold looks good to investors once again..
The precious metal is up to $ 13:10 to $ 973.70 ounces close Monday on the New York Mercantile Exchange, a group of four months ago, when the regulation is the gold to find the distance of the $1,000 mark that was first breached in March.
Gold has acquired 11% [...] | | By: Cebu Entrepreneur | | |
| | How To Overcome Fuel Prices And High Car Insurance Premiums | | 2008-07-15 00:00:00 | | The news that fuel is on the increase yet again is everywhere. It’s not so long ago that there were strikes and shortages in a bid to shake the government into reducing the tax on oil products and yet here we are, just a few short years later, looking at over-inflated prices for our petrol [...] | | By: Resources Zone | | |
| | Reasons why soaring oil prices is good ? | | 2008-07-14 09:21:00 | | It's not rocket science. For many, a roundtrip bus or metro fare is easier to stomach than oil prices that in some places have reached new heights.Three quarters of Americans now believe more money should be spent on developing and improving mass transit systems, and cities are responding.Expansion and renovation projects are in the works for many cities in the US. Europe, meanwhile, is taking transit to the next level: Paris, which has been updating its light rail network , is installing energ y-ef ficient trains on several Mृtro lines, while London plans to increase its system's overall capacity by 50% by 2022.As fuel prices increase, bike shops across the US are reporting record sales, and Britain is even promoting a n at i o n a l “Bike Week” to encourage commuters to ride, not drive, to the office.Not only is twowheeling a cheaper way to travel, it’s also healthier. According to a research, for every dollar increase in the average real price of gas, overweight and obesity | | By: Indian stock markets | | |
| | Toyota Cut U.S Truck,SUV As High Gas Prices | | 2008-07-14 08:26:00 | | Facing surging gasoline prices and strong demand for fuel-efficient cars, Toyota Motor Corp. will suspend production of large pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles in the United States from early August to November.Japan's top automaker will also produce its popular Prius gasoline-electric hybrid model in the late 2010s at an assembly plant being built in Mississippi, dropping its initial plan to produce the Highlander midsize SUV, a Toyota spokeswoman said Friday.The decision apparently marks a turnaround in Toyota's strategy in North America, where it made a foray into the market for full-size pickup trucks last year to penetrate one of the last remaining bastions of General Motors Corp., Ford Motor Co. and Chrysler.The decision was prompted by a 21 percent plunge in Toyota's U.S. sales in June.This contrasts clearly with results at Honda Motor Co., which chalked up a slight increase in sales in the U.S., where the second-biggest automaker in Japan doesn't manufacture large pickup | | By: Autos Space | | |
| | The Gas Prices Force Us into Change but Maybe this is Time of Change to New Ways of Living Life | | 2008-07-13 14:58:48 | | I was thinking about these gas prices I even blog about it many times. I have realized lately maybe these gas prices force us into change. What kind of change of better or worse who knows but we will all learn something from this. Maybe the change of new type of vehicles to new ways of living life back to the simple way. Make us realized the simple things in life again or a new way. Like instead of using vehicles maybe ride a bicycle. Instead of buying vegetables at the store grow a garden of yo | | By: My Outlook on Everything Blog | | |
| | What Affects Homeowners’ Insurance Prices? | | 2008-07-11 22:54:21 | | Homeowners’ insurance prices are affected by several factors. When you approach an insurance company their underwriters and actuaries look at dozens of things about the home as well as the policyholders to determine the cost. Below are a few of the main factors.
As far as the home itself one of the main factors is the [...] | | By: Top Rated Insurance Companies Blog | | |
| | 2009 Nissan Murano and Sentra Prices Boost | | 2008-07-11 11:13:00 | | NASHVILLE, Tennessee — Nissan North America has announced that it is increasing prices on the 2009 Murano and 2008 Sentra, as well as boosting destination and handling charges on all 2008 and '09 Nissan and Infiniti vehicles. The exception is the Nissan GT-R, which went on sale in the U.S. on Monday.The base 2009 Murano S now starts at $29,250, including a $780 destination charge, with the "interim pricing adjustments," Nissan said in a statement.Previously the 2009 Nissan Murano S started at $28,675, including a $745 destination charge. When the 2009 Murano went on sale in January, Nissan said it was priced $1,500 less than the previous-generation Murano.Pricing on the 2008 Nissan Sentra increases by $135. Previously, the 2008 Sentra S started at $16,930, including a $660 destination charge; now it starts at $17,030, including a $695 destination charge.Related Contents:+ 2009 Nissan Murano Crossover Finally Come+ 2009 Nissan Murano Drive Experience+ 2009 Nissan Murano U.S. Productio | | By: Autos Space | | |
| | Plan aims for uniform fertiliser prices | | 2008-07-11 00:48:00 | | The leading petrol group’s chairman Dinh La Thang said he is determined to make fertiliser prices across the country unified at a level that’s 10 to 15% lower than current market prices.
Thang made the statement at the second quarter meeting held by the Viet Nam National Oil and Gas Group (PetroVietnam) on July 7.
PetroVietnam admitted that until now, it could not unify fertiliser prices as had | | By: Vietnam Business Finance News | | |
| | The Democratic Hillbillies Don't Care About Gas Prices! | | 2008-07-10 23:02:00 | | BLACK GOLD, TEXAS TEAA "Gang" of Republicans and Democrats, led by Rep. Neal Abercrombie (D-Hawaii) are thumbing their noses at Nancy Pelosi who yesterday, basically thumbed her nose at the American people. She had the nerve to say:"...“This call for drilling in areas that are protected is a hoax, it’s an absolute hoax on the part of the Republicans and this administration” Pelosi said at her weekly press conference. “It’s a decoy to punt your attention away from the fact that their policies have produced $4-a-gallon gasoline.”..."Orin Hatch is ready to go to battle... | | By: The Pink Flamingo | | |
| | GTA housing prices rise, number sold goes down | | 2008-07-10 15:57:00 | | Fewer houses are being sold in Toronto but home prices are still on their way up, according to a recent report by the Toronto Real Estate Board.The report, released Friday, said resale home prices in Toronto went up four per cent in the first two quarters of 2008, compared with homes sold during the same period last year. The average price in the first two quarters of 2008 was $427,198.In the 905 region, the price of resale homes went up by five per cent to $365,536.About 8,600 homes changed ownership throughout the region in June, a decline of 18 per cent from the June 2007 total of 10,451.
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| | Prices are low and land rights are being addressed but is it safe to buy in Northern Cyprus? | | 2008-07-10 15:52:00 | | Cyprus has long been a favourite for British holiday home owners and now, after decades of uncertainty, the north of the island is becoming as popular as the south.It is 34 years since the Turkish invasion of the northern third of the island. But today, people can easily move between the Turkish north and the Greek south, and there are relatively few signs of conflict – indeed, the line dividing the communities is itself a tourist attraction. Although the north remains less affluent than the south, all areas have seen major infrastructural improvements as their economies have grown in recent years.Northern Cyprus covers 3,300 sq km and is widely regarded as less developed and more naturally beautiful than the south of the island, with a profusion of beaches and mountain tracks. It has a rich history, is well known for its flora and fauna and notably boasts 38 species of orchid.
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| | | | | Hot dog! Padres should lower ticket prices | | 2008-07-07 11:24:00 | | So the Padres are offering $1 hot dogs and $1 regular size soft drinks – as well as $1 off beer – at all home games in July.Hot dog! How about lowering the ticket prices at Petco Park while they’re at it?The team’s home attendance is down more than 10 percent from last season.You could blame it on our country’s weak economy. Or you could get real and blame it on the fact that the Padres have the second-worst record in Major League Baseball.Let’s face it: You get what you pay for, and the Padres’ years of signing old veterans to contracts and getting lucky has finally run out on them.Back to the hot dogs: Isn’t it ironic that the lower concession prices come in a month when the Padres have only nine home games; the fewest in any month this season?Here is the team’s spin on the July concession prices:“We are excited about this program, which is based in part on input from our fans,” CEO Sandy Alderson said. “We hope July Dollar Days will provide some relief to our | | By: San Diego Sporting | | |
| | Anwar dares PM, DPM to debate on fuel prices | | 2008-07-06 22:58:00 | | malaysianinsider | ...The crowd was way smaller than the predicted one million and the 50,000 capacity stadium was not filled to the brim but Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim last night challenged the government to debate about the pump price hikes. Some 20,000 people defied police warnings to shun the anti-fuel price hike and pro-Anwar rally at the Stadium Kelana Jaya which began in the morning with | | By: No2umnO | | |
| | | Why Are Oil Prices Rising? | | 2008-07-06 12:09:00 | | By: James KingsdalecSaturday, July 05, 2008 4:11 PMJune was a good month for energy stocks and for the EIS portfolio but the broad market tanked. The impact of high energy prices on both inflation and consumer discretionary spending is being reflected in stock prices. Energy pressures present a special risk to economic stability by coming on top of the twin collapses in the credit and real estate markets.So far Mr. Market seems able to distinguish between the very healthy energy sector and the tenuous economy. I fear that at some point we’ll get a sustained - 1930’s style - bear market in all stocks which will take down the energy stocks along with everything else. In fact we’ve seen a few days like that already, generally followed by big pops in energy stocks later.That fear is why I have a commodity strategy included in the EIS portfolio. It is insurance against the collapse of energy stocks as part of a general market collapse. I implement it with options on long dated crude a | | By: How to be Rich, Happy and Free from Scams | | |
| | Is Obama Dragging Down Stock Prices? | | 2008-07-06 11:22:00 | | Or would the economy improve under a President Obama?By Fred YagerConsumerAffairs.comJuly 5, 2008As Wall Street pundits search for villains in the current economic meltdown, some have suggested that the prospect of a victory by Barrack Obama in November was dragging down stock prices.On the other hand, there's no shortage of more obvious causes, most notably rising oil and food prices, sinking home prices, a weak dollar and the nation's stupendous debt load.With Wall Street straddling bear market territory, one analyst noted that an Obama victory meant taxes would go up, especially on dividends and capital gains, and claimed that isn’t good for the stock market.Well, it might not be all that bad for it either.There’s historical data showing that tax-and-spend presidents have had a largely positive impact on the markets, at least for the first couple of years. The higher taxes are used to create jobs and fund government programs that tend to help the less fortunate, which puts at le | | By: How to be Rich, Happy and Free from Scams | | |
| | MyGallons lets you lock in fuel prices | | 2008-07-05 16:03:00 | | You can pre-pay for cellphone minutes, here in New England it's popular to lock in your heating oil price for the winter, and now you'll be able to bank gallons of gasoline on a debit card, thanks to MyGallons.com. While you're screwed out of the money if the price of fuel drops, it's not looking like that's going to happen soon. MyGallons uses your zip code to determine what price you'll pay to add gallons to your card, which is accepted just like a normal debit or credit card at most fuel stations. It's a creative way to smooth out the fluctuations in the price of fuel, and it could also be a boon to those wanting to run a tighter budget, or at least know what they'll be spending on fuel for a given time period, as they've pre-bought. Shoot, it could even be a decent gift idea for the person who has everything![Source: Reuters]Tag: Trends, Etc., Lifestyle 1 2 | | By: Car News | | |
| | | Greater Vancouver house prices drop slightly | | 2008-07-04 13:10:00 | | Lower Mainland house hunters are now in a buyers market with prices that have eased slightly off of earlier-year highs in many markets, according to the latest report from the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver. The region saw 2,425 sales registered through the Multiple Listing Service in June, the board reported, a 43-per-cent decline from the same month a year ago. At the same time, owners listed 6,546 properties, an 18 per cent increase from the same month a year ago.
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| | London property prices tumble | | 2008-07-02 16:25:00 | | Property prices in London have continued to fall as the slump in value intensifies, according to a leading property consultancy.The price drop accelerated in June and properties in the capital are now worth 1.7 per cent less than they were in May, said Knight Frank.Amounting to a loss of 3.1 per cent in value over the last three months – the largest quarterly fall since 2002 - the trend is expected to continue.
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| | Gas prices rise along with interest in motorcycles | | 2008-07-02 16:18:00 | | As you may have noticed, we've been featuring more two-wheeled content lately as interest in motorcycles and scooters has risen rather dramatically along with the increase in fuel prices. While we can appreciate the reduced cost of operation that sometimes goes along with choosing a motorcycle over four-wheeled transport, the enjoyment some of us get from bikes easily eclipses our desire to save at the pump. After all, this particular blogger has been riding since the days of buck-a-gallon gas. Still, the growing trend of drivers dropping half their wheels in the name of gas conservation deserves close examination and has even caught the attention of Consumer Reports. In fact, a recent survey conducted by the group has found that a staggering 26-percent of respondents have considered downsizing from four wheels to two. According to CR, their team is intently studying this two-wheeled phenomenon in an effort to become acquainted with the products on the market, how often they are ridden | | By: Car News | | |
| | | Real oil prices | | 2008-07-02 04:48:42 | | Real oil prices. Despite their substantial increase since 2003, oil prices during 2004 were 45% less than what they were in 1981. In constant 2000 dollars, oil prices averaged $61.75/bbl in 1981, but they hit only $35/bbl in 2004. The average of real oil prices in 2005 was slightly higher than 2004's average, but the 2005 figure was still more than 40% lower than the 1981 average. If we include the effect of dollar devaluation when measuring the purchasing power of OPEC oil exports. we find that real oil prices have declined even further. In fact, 2005's record oil prices would be similar to rates that prevailed in 1983, when oil prices declined by about 30% from their 1981 peak. Per capita income. Current per capita income in Saudi Arabia, for example, is much lower than the record levels achieved in the early 1980s. It is slightly higher than half what it was in 1981. Furthermore, despite record oil prices, current per capita income in Saudi Arabia is equal to that of 1972, a year be | | By: Finance fantasy | | |
| | Oil Prices: Backward to the Future? Part V | | 2008-07-02 00:22:17 | | Recommended ReadingFor a grand historical sweep of the role of oil in economics, politics, and the modern world in general, see:Daniel Yergin, 1992. The Prize: The Epic Quest for oil, Money, and Power. New York: Simon & Schuster.A more sophisticated look at the ability of foil futures to predict spot prices can be found in:Imad A. Moosa and Nabeel E. Al-Loughani, 1994. "Unbiasedness and Time-varying Risk Premia in the Crude oil Futures Market," Energy Economics 16(2): 99-105.Sergey V. Chernenko, Krista B. Schwarz, and Jonathan H. Wright, 2004. "The Information Content of Forward and Futures Prices: Market Expectations and Price of Risk," Board of Governors, International Finance Discussion Papers no. 808 (June). The explanation of backwardation gets a more detailed (and technical) treatment in:Robert Litzenberger and Nir Rabinowitz, 1995. "Backwardation in oil Futures Markets: Theory and Empirical Evidence," Journal of Finance 50(5): 1517-45.A good introduction to arbitrage in the futu | | By: Finance fantasy | | |
| | Oil Prices: Backward to the Future? Part IV | | 2008-07-01 14:34:26 | | Storage benefits may sound strange, but the notion of a convenience yield is quite intuitive. A convenience yield is simply the benefit you get from owning an object. For instance, if you own a car, you get to drive it; if you own a house, you get to live in it; it has value beyond its worth as a financial asset. Another example would be art: You can admire your Duchamp as it hangs in your living room. A share of stock provides a less ethereal example; as it can pay you a dividend of cold hard cash, something you won't get if you merely have the right to buy it in the future.How docs this work out for oil? Well, for one thing, oil's explicit storage costs are quite small because it is naturally stored in the ground. Explaining backwardation, though, requires more than low storage costs, it requires convenience yield, and not even J.R. Ewing would think a barrel of oil in his sitting room had quite the charm of a Duchamp, Rodin, or Cassait.How, then, can oil have a convenience yield? Fi | | By: Finance fantasy | | |
| | Forex Fundamental Analysis - Prices Do not Move in Line With the Facts! | | 2008-07-01 12:53:04 | | How many traders trade breaking news stories and believe the above? Loads and they are all going to lose. If you are using forex fundamental analysis you can but you must be aware of one key fact and factor it in to your forex trading strategy and its this...Forex Fundamentals don't move to the facts - they move to how investors perceive the fasts and this means trying to trade breaking news is doomed to failure.This is obvious if you look at the past fact:Markets rally when there most bearish and crash when there most bullish. We all have the same facts to look at but you me and millions of other traders draw our own conclusions from these facts.We all have them now at the click of a mouse and institutional investors have no advantage, as they did in years gone by.So how do you trade the fundamentals?You can trade them and here you have to understand and humans behave and think.Human psychology on the whole is ruled by greed and fear and they will always push prices to far up or down, | | By: forex | | |
| | Detroit Thinks Small: With gas prices going to stay high, this time it's for real | | 2008-07-01 08:55:00 | | Can Detroit make money on compact cars? Since General Motors launched the Chevrolet Corvair in the Autumn of 1959, the answer has been a resounding "no." That may finally change, with GM, Ford Motor Company, and Chrysler LLC facing stricter Corporate Average Fuel Economy standards beginning in 2011 (the same year GM expects last fall's United Auto Workers contract finally to start paying off) and $4-per-gallon gas forcing the issue this year, anyway.The Detroit Three are ready to make more cars than trucks again -- the market has already dictated that -- and the C-segment (Civic, Corolla, Focus, Golf, etc.) is the next big thing, with more refined, better-equipped models on the way.Leading off this movement is the 2011 Chevrolet compact. Combine the now-signature Chevrolet horizontally split grille with "fierce-eye" headlamps and a rakish, coupelike four-door roofline, and you've got the replacement for the Cobalt, coming in two years. At GM's annual meeting, Rick Wagoner dropped all k | | By: Autoshows | | |
| | Effects of the fall in oil prices | | 2008-07-01 08:37:25 | | Oil prices have fallen by more than 30% since October 1997, and in mid-March the price was NOK 95 p/b (USD 12.5). The underlying assumption in this Inflation Report is that oil prices will remain at NOK 105 p/b (1998 kroner) this year and in 1999, which is marginally lower than the average so far this year. By way of comparison, the average oil price was NOK 133 p/b in 1996 and NOK 135 p/b in 1997. Changes in oil prices are of primary importance to central government revenues and the current- account balance. According to our projected oil price of NOK 105, the fall in oil prices may, in isolation, entail that central government oil revenues are nearly NOK 20bn lower than calculated in the National Budget for 1998, and revenues in 1999 could be reduced by almost NOK 25bn. If oil prices remain as low as the level prevailing at mid-March, the reduction will be even greater. However, as a result of the tax system applying to oil companies, the bulk of the effect on central government reve | | By: Finance fantasy | | |
| | Rising Prices of Commodities | | 2008-07-01 08:24:00 | | Just this morning when I turned on the television on my favorite morning program, NHK 7AM News, the headline dismayed me. Fuel, basic commodities such as egg, mayonnaise, cooking oil, butter and the like, electricity have already risen up starting today. There is a 10 percent or approximately 120 yen increase in most utilities such as electricity and in gas costs. As we all know that gas here in Japan is being used as a heating agent for our water we use everyday. For the past months, it has already taken a toll on me. Gas prices are higher and relatively expensive than electricity costs. Water is probably the only utility that is very cheap here in Japan.Also, the price of egg will also increase. It’s quite interesting to know that since the 1980’s, Japan’s egg prices have not really gone up and it’s just this time that they will increase the price. Japan is also faced with recent shortage of butter, and some of these dairy-like commodities have also gone up. Recently, their A | | By: Rey Ian\\\\\\\'s Personal Blog | | |
| | Will the real estate prices get reasonable??? | | 2008-07-01 04:21:00 | | Real estate stocks are battered the most in this free fall of sensex. With hardening interest rates and slump in demand due to high prices, sales are...
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| | Does High Oil Prices Are Good For Everyone ? | | 2008-07-01 03:04:37 | | There is a simple way to lower the price of gas. The U. S. Postal Service operates a vast fleet of 200,000 delivery vehicles. Suspending Saturday deliveries, thereby removing those trucks from service one day a week, would conserve a billion gallons of gasoline, increase the supply, and drive down the price at the pump. It is an idea whose time has come.So why, with everyone espousing energy conservation, are the Powers That Be so reluctant to embrace such an obvious fuel-saving measure? As it turns out, everyone actually likes high gas prices. Here's why:1. Cash-strapped OPEC nations are seeing much-needed profits.2. Big Oil is finally making money.3. More money in Big Oil's pockets means bigger contributions to politicians' war chests.4. Big Oil-controlled Congress can push through legislation for drilling in ANWR.5. Lower consumption means Big Oil companies can pump, transport, and refine less product, saving even more oil in the long run.6. Oil commodities futures are making a kill | | By: Finance fantasy | | |
| | Oil Prices: Backward to the Future? Part III | | 2008-06-30 10:24:50 | | So it seems that futures prices are, in general, no better a forecaster of future oil prices than the spot price. The enthusiast of making oil price forecasts using futures might wonder if futures prices add information about future oil prices that spot oil prices do not. Alternatively stated, are forecasts that use both futures prices and spot prices better than forecasts that use only the spot price? Even in this case, the futures price adds little.Theory of Storage and Arbitrage The failure of the "futures equals expected future spot" theory of futures prices is far from a recent phenomenon. Many famous economists in the 193Os and 1940s, such as John Maynard Keynes, Sir John Hicks, and Holbrook Working, noted its problems, at least for "full-carry" markets, that is, markets where extensive storage took place. These economists were the first to realize that a closer look at the costs and benefits of storage might give a better explanation of futures prices.In one sense, the flaw in t | | By: Finance fantasy | | |
| | German Man Torches BMW 3-Series Sedan to Protest High Gas Prices | | 2008-06-30 00:04:00 | | BERLIN - A German man doused his BMW with gasoline and torched it today in protest at skyrocketing fuel costs, police said.The unemployed 30-year-old man drove the black 1995 BMW 3-series sedan onto the lawn outside Frankfurt's convention center grounds at about 7:30 a.m., police spokesman Karlheinz Wagner said.He then jumped out, emptied a canister of gas over the vehicle, and set fire to it, Wagner said.By the time the fire department got to the scene, the car was entirely burned out.The Bavarian man, whose name was being withheld because he has not been charged with a crime, told police that gas prices were so high he could no longer afford to drive the vehicle.As in many countries, gasoline prices have risen steadily in Germany; a liter of regular gasoline now costs about 1.55 euros, or $9.40 per gallon.Police were investigating whether the man could be charged with violating German environmental laws with the stunt, Wagner said. Penalties range from fines to five years in prison.+ | | By: Autos Space | | |
| | The Fundamentals of the Spike in Oil Prices | | 2008-06-29 22:15:24 | | CHICAGO, June 4 /PRNewswire/ -- "How can we explain such an extraordinary rally in oil prices? Is the answer as simple as supply and demand imbalances as many in the oil industry would have us believe? Or, is there something more sinister at play, such as speculation or, as some have accused, outright manipulation? Much to our own surprise, the underlying economic fundamentals of the market (i.e., supply and demand) go a long way in explaining the run-up in oil prices in recent years, but cannot alone account for the excessive rise we have seen this year," says Adolfo Laurenti, senior economist of Mesirow Financial, in his June issue of Themes on the Global Markets available at http://www.mesirowfinancial.com/economics/laurenti/themes/globalmkts_0608.pdfIn his June newsletter, Laurenti takes a closer look at factors that have contributed to the most recent run-up in oil prices and shares his forecast for these, including: -- Demand for oil outstripped its supply much of the last decade | | By: Finance fantasy | | |
| | Increase in Petrol, Diesel and Kerosene prices | | 2008-06-29 16:06:25 | | KARACHI: The prices of petrol, diesel and kerosene have been inflated across the country for next 15 days.Government has forwarded a summary to OGRA, asking for increase in petroleum prices and formal notification in this regard has been issued.10% increase in petrol and diesel prices while 30% in kerosene prices has been announced. After the [...] | | By: Free Shared Mobile | | |
| | Oil Prices: Backward to the Future? Part II | | 2008-06-29 07:43:07 | | A glance at figure 1 reveals several characteristics of oil prices. One is, with apologies to the great stock speculator Bernard Baruch, that they fluctuate. The second is the large (if not steady) increase since 1999. The third pattern is a bit more subtle, but equally important: Spot prices are usually above futures prices. In futures market jargon, this is known as backwardation, and the oil market is in backwardation more than two-thirds of the time. What does this tell us about the oil market?One of the first guesses about why the current spot price is above the futures price is that prices are expected to fall. In other words, the futures price is the expected future spot price. After all, if you think the spot price in six months will be higher than the six-month futures price, there's a profit to be made: You can buy the futures and in six months turn around and sell the oil at the higher spot price. People doing this should bid up the futures price until there is no more profi | | By: Finance fantasy | | |
| | Prices Up On Overseas Downloads | | 2008-06-29 00:00:00 | | Everyone likes to have the latest gadget. In fact, there are people whose lives revolve around getting the newest electronic toy, regardless of whether or not they need it. They have to have the biggest memory, the smallest buttons, the shiniest appearance. We have gadgets for playing music, gadgets for playing videos and toys that [...] | | By: Resources Zone | | |
| | | Oil Prices: Backward to the Future? Part I | | 2008-06-26 09:08:04 | | Bad as the economic consequences of higher oil prices might be, the fog surrounding their future path only makes things worse. People wonder, can they go higher? Will they fall? To gain some clarity, many observers have looked to oil futures prices as a quick and easy means to forecast the direction of oil prices. After all, that is the market where experts trade contracts for the future delivery of oil. Unfortunately, futures prices do not predict well. A close examination of the futures market may help us understand the forces affecting oil prices, but won't tell us much about where those prices are headed.
This Economic Commentary explains the basic workings of the oil futures market and the economic forces that set the spot and futures prices of oil.
Crude oil Futures
Until the late 1970s, oil prices were primarily determined by long-term contracts between oil producers and international oil companies. OPEC produced 67 percent of the free world's crude oil, allowing it to dominat | | By: Finance fantasy | | |
| | | The Upside of High Food Prices [Highlight HEALTH] | | 2008-06-26 00:04:13 | | As the price at the gas pump continues to climb, so does the cost of diary, grain and meat products. Why? Because increasing fuel prices make it more expensive to grow, harvest, transport, process and package food. Indeed, food costs rose by 4 percent in 2007, the highest annual increase since 1990 [1]. In 2008, [...] | | By: Highlight HEALTH | | |
| | Local real estate beginning to feel the crunch of commodity prices | | 2008-06-25 18:20:00 | | Large hikes in world commodity prices, especially oil, will begin to have a negative effect on local real estate prices, said Erez Cohen, the chairman of the Real Estate Appraisers Association of Israel.
The rise in commodity prices is having a very negative effect on the world's economy. The dramatic price rises in oil, foods and metals have made life more expensive and has resulted in inflationary pressures all over the world.
In the first quarter of 2008 the annual inflation rate in the US was 4.2 percent, in the UK 3.3%, in the Euro area a record 3.9% and in Israel 5.4%. Inflation is above target in most countries of the world, widely attributed to the rise in the price of basic commodities.
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| | Share prices fall below intrinsic value, analyst says | | 2008-06-25 05:43:14 | | This year’s 60% plunge in the Vietnam’s benchmark index has created an opportunity for long-term investing, according to Lam Minh Chanh, Chief Officer of Dai Viet Securities Corp.
Thanh Nien caught up with Chanh on Monday to discuss the market’s move in recent time.
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| | Car Rental Offer Low Prices, Coupons & Last Minute Deals | | 2008-06-24 13:38:00 | | My husband and I talked about we will just rent a car when we travel somewhere in other States and when we go to in other country which is much easier for us. When we choose a car rental, we wanted we can get a good deal, save money or get a coupon. When we travel anywhere in the States and we need a rental car, we will just check in www.advantage.com since they offer low prices no matter where we plan to go to. In addition, they do have special offers like their last minute deals in Phoenix, Houston and Salt Lake City and others that you can get deal and coupons too. They also offer up to discount on luxury and convertible car rentals. I do loved convertible cars and we might choose the convertible car they have. If you are seeking a car rental on anywhere in the States or overseas and offer coupons, last minute deals or discount, you should check their site. | | By: My Trails In Life | | |
| | History of Stock Prices | | 2008-06-24 03:01:05 | | With the popularity of the stock market today, many people are wondering about the historic stock prices and what that signals for future investments. Here’s a brief synopsis of the general trend of the market since it’s inception, and the method you should use to invest your money in the future.
The stock market has historically averaged a 12% overall increase each year. This is obviously very good when compared to the return you’d get from putting your money in the bank or a long term savings bond.
Therefore, you can look at these historic stock prices and conclude that just throwing your money into a mutual fund is a wise long term choice. Actually, nothing could be further form the truth.
You see, there is a lot of misinformation on investing today. Since the stock market has historically averaged a 12% rate of return on investment, many people view mutual funds as good investments. This is because mutual funds spread out their holdings, and will tend to mirror the market | | By: Finance fantasy | | |
| | | Navtej Kohli on rising Gold Prices | | 2008-06-23 05:04:40 | | Navtej Kohli found an interesting piece of news. Are gold prices really heading towards a record high?
As oil price is rising and dollar declining, gold has climbed back over $900. But there’s...
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| | Midwest Floods, California Fires, High Food Prices, Soaring Gasoline Costs, Falling Home Values & Endless Wars - What In The World Is Going On? | | 2008-06-22 13:13:00 | | Another day and another set of bad news.Yesterday lightning sparked as many as 400 fires in California:http://www.usatoday.com/weather/wildfires/2008-06-21-calif-wildfires_N.htmWhat was it before that? There have been so much bad news this year.Midwest floods?A record setting tornado outburst?Food prices going through the roof?Gasoline hitting ridiculous price levels?Food riots igniting around the world?The crash of the housing market?Endless wars in Afghanistan and Iraq that are claiming lives on both sides and sucking the finances of our nation dry?What in the world is going on?An ABC News-Washington Post survey found that only 14 percent of Americans believe that the nation is headed in the right direction, tying the record low.So what is the right direction?Unfortunately, the vast majority of Americans have no idea what the right direction is anymore.Over the next few months we will hear endless opinions about what we should do.But what you will not hear from any of these talking h | | By: Shattered Paradigm | | |
| | Kochi Property Investment & Property prices in Kochi | | 2008-06-20 10:18:25 | | Trends - Property in KochiKochi formerly known as Cochin, is a city in the Indian state of Kerala. The city is one of the principal seaports of the country and is located in the district of Ernakulam, about 220 kilometres north of the state capital, Thiruvananthapuram. It has an estimated population of 600,000, with an extended metropolitan population of about 1.5 million, making it the largest urban agglomeration and the second largest city in Kerala after the capital.In recent years the city has rejuvenated from its economic stagnation and has witnessed heavy investment, thus making it one of the fastest-growing second-tier metro cities in India.Kochi has attracted almost every domestic property developer worth its salt, and a slew of foreign companies, mostly from the Middle East.Kochi is a major destination for IT and ITES companies, ranked by NASSCOM as the second-most attractive city in India for IT-based servicesIn recent times Marine Drive in Kochi is the costliest property ho | | By: Best Investments in India | | |
| | Property in Shimla - Shimla Real Estate Boom in prices | | 2008-06-20 10:06:58 | | Invest in Shimla PropertyShimla which is originally called Simla, is a city in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. It is also the capital of the state is popular for its buildings styled in tudorbethan and neo-gothic architecture reminiscent of the colonial era.In a gap of two years the land prices at prime cities like Shimla have sought up by 100%. At present property price per acre is close to Rs 80 crore per acre, two years back it was close to Rs 40 lakh per acre.For resident Indians looking for a holiday home, two spots are poplular Shimla in the North and Kerala in the South. Shimla is a four-seasons spot. It offers holiday makers trekking in the local mountains during the warm months and ice skating when the weather grows colder. As the village is Northwest of Tibet, residences are close enough to visit traditional Buddhist monasteries. Chail, a 75-acre private resort with skiing and tobogganing, is also nearby.Shimla being an Himalayan city seeing a corporate | | By: Best Investments in India | | |
| | Gold, Greenback Prices Unexpectedly Plunge | | 2008-06-20 06:14:00 | | The Saigon Jewellery Company (SJC) this morning quoted the opening sale price of VND19.15mil/tael, but then reduced it to VND18.9mil/tael at 10.40 am. The gold market is reeling from the dollar’s hornpipe.
SJC changed its quoted gold price three or four times just within three hours this morning. At 8.30 am, the company quoted the same price as yesterday afternoon. However, the company decided | | By: Vietnam Business Finance News | | |
| | Steel prices about to increase | | 2008-06-20 06:06:00 | | Though the Vietnam Steel Association has committed to not raising steel prices until the end of July 2008, several of its members are planning new price increases.
In the south, several steel producers have raised steel prices by VND200-300,000/tonne. Vina Kyoei’s rolled steel is now selling at VND16.35-16.55mil/tonne, while steel bars at VND16.57mil. Pomina is selling rolled steel at | | By: Vietnam Business Finance News | | |
| | Why prices matter part 2 | | 2008-06-19 13:35:00 | | Avec les prix du pétrole qui augmentent, les consommateurs réagissent en réduisant leur demande : "Refiners are managing the crude supply they have on hand because they are worried about weak product demand,'' said Tim Evans, an energy analyst for Citi Futures Perspective in New York. "Both gasoline and distillate demand over the last four weeks are down from a year ago.'' Fuel consumption averaged 20.4 million barrels a day in the four weeks ended June 6, down 1.3 percent from a year earlie | | By: Vincent Geloso: 100% libéralisé | | |
| | Volkswagen prices 2009 Jetta TDI from $21,990 | | 2008-06-19 08:30:00 | | Volkswagen revealed today that $21,990 will be the base price for its highly anticipated 2009 Jetta TDI, while the Sportwagen model will start at $23,590. This is extremely aggressive pricing on the part of Volkswagen that places the Jetta TDI in direct competition with the Toyota Prius, as eco-minded shoppers will surely cross-shop the two.The TDI model will be the equivalent of the SE trim level for gas-powered Jettas. A 2009 Jetta SE 2.5L manual sedan starts at $19,990, which tells us that the high-tech, 50-state-compliant clean diesel engine is worth about a $2,000 premium. The Jetta TDI will, however, be available with either a manual or DSG transmission.The EPA recently rated the 2009 Jetta TDI at 30 mpg city and 41 mpg highway, which were disappointing numbers for Volkswagen. It has since hired an independent, third-party certifier, AMCI, to ascertain what it refers to as the Jetta's "true fuel economy". AMCI came back with a better rating (surprise!) of 38 mpg city and 44 mpg | | By: Car News | | |
| | Dallas officials urge state to require disclosure of real estate sales prices | | 2008-06-19 08:08:00 | | Dallas City Council member Angela Hunt argued that sales price disclosure would make the property tax system more equitable and eliminate the breaks that many commercial property owners now enjoy because their appraisals are often well below market value."Commercial property owners aren't pulling their weight," Ms. Hunt told the Senate Subcommittee on Property Appraisal and Revenue Caps. "And that has created inequities in our system."
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| | Airline cuts, high gas prices hit Las Vegas | | 2008-06-18 21:56:00 | | LAS VEGAS - SIN City is facing hard times. Soaring fuel prices are forcing airlines to cut flights and jack up fares to this desert oasis. Road trips have become luxury travel with gasoline costing more than US$4 (S$5.47) a gallon. And tourists who do make it to Las Vegas are spending less, leading casinos to offer deals just to keep them in their resorts. 'The overall economic uncertainty this country is facing ... makes the outlook for the next several months very murky,' said Mr Gary Thompson, spokesman for Harrah's Entertainment, owner of seven Las Vegas casinos. US Airways Group announced last week that it was cutting nearly half its Las Vegas flights as part of companywide belt-tightening. That will leave 74 US Airways flights per day by the end of the year, down from a peak of 141 in September 2007. The result is more than 8,000 fewer seats available per day, compared to the 2007 peak, according to data from the Clark County Department of Aviation. US Airways was the second-larg | | By: How to be Rich, Happy and Free from Scams | | |
| | What Do Home Prices and Gas Prices Have in Common? | | 2008-06-18 18:01:59 | | Ever wondered why your house isn’t selling?
Think your house should be more money than your neighbors?
In today’s Real Estate market, it is key to have your house priced correctly from the start.
Don’t make the mistake of over pricing your home. That’s what we call in the real estate business, “chasing the market.”
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| | VW prices Scirocco for UK, new pics | | 2008-06-18 17:15:00 | | We've got pricing on Volkswagen's new 2009 Scirocco. On sale in mid-November, the base price is £20,500 (about $40,220 USD, though don't trust currency conversions to give you a sense of something's value) for the bottom-rung 122-hp 1.4-liter TSI)model. Interestingly enough, that entry-level model won't be the first out of the gate. VW will initially introduce the four-seat hatch with two gasoline engines. The first is rated at 160 hp, while the second has a quoted output of 200 hp. These powerplants will be followed by the base 122-hp model, and a 140-hp turbo-diesel version. Unfortunately, there are still no indications that the legendary Scirocco will make it to our shores, unless you count the fact that some of these new Scirocco pics were shot near the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco. (Don't mind the editor who doesn't know the Portugal Suspension Bridge from the Golden Gate Bridge behind the curtain.)Comeback of a sports car legend:Third generation of the Scirocco to be lau | | By: Car News | | |
| | Why prices matter... | | 2008-06-18 17:11:00 | | Les prix sont des signes de circulation qui oriente l'activité des acteurs économiques. À preuve, la hausse des prix du minerai de fer à cause de la Chine incite les gens en Inde, à Mumbai plus précisemment, à voler les bouches d'égoûts pour les faire fondre afin de revendre le métal. Cela se rapproche assez des toits d'église en Angleterre. | | By: Vincent Geloso: 100% libéralisé | | |
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