by | Nov 17, 2010 | Towing
While everyone hates inflation, deflation has instant emotional appeal: Who doesn’t like a bargain? But deflation is a far more serious economic problem than inflation — and, as we found, most folks don’t really know why. Do you? If not, no worries: Economist Gary Shilling will explain the reasoning. [Video]
Continue reading Street Smart: Do You Know What Deflation Is? [Video]
Street Smart: Do You Know What Deflation Is? [Video] originally appeared on DailyFinance on Wed, 17 Nov 2010 12:00:00.
Filed Under: Economy, Investing, Currency, Video, Ask an Expert, Streetwise
by | Nov 17, 2010 | Towing
The nation’s struggle to prevent deflation is apparently only just beginning. The 12-month core rate (excluding food and energy prices) fell to a record low 0.6% from 0.8% in September. Clearly, the Fed has more work to do.
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by | Nov 17, 2010 | Towing
Something unusual is happening in the ever-exciting world of technology: The glamorous high techs that elicited immense awe as global growth leaders are now in the new proletariat class of attractive dividend plays. Here are ni…
by | Nov 16, 2010 | Towing
The nation’s three biggest department-store operators have been disproportionately pinched by the downturn in consumer spending. That’s what happens when you’re stuck in the middle of the retail-price spectrum during a period of sagging home values and lofty unemployment. [Video]
Continue reading Face-Off on Stocks: Macy’s, J.C. Penney, Kohl’s [Video]
Face-Off on Stocks: Macy’s, J.C. Penney, Kohl’s [Video] originally appeared on DailyFinance on Tue, 16 Nov 2010 17:50:00.
Filed Under: Investing, JC Penney, Macy’s, Stock Picks, Retail, Video, Stocks in the News, Market News, Streetwise
by | Nov 16, 2010 | Towing
The Dow tumbled Tuesday as part of a global sell-off in stocks fueled by further speculation that China will hike interest rates to fight inflation and renewed worries over the wobbly finances of Ireland, Portugal and Greece.
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