Tag Archives: economic stimulus package


JGB futures fall towards 6-mth low on supply worries

April 27, 2009 : Permalink

Guardian Unlimited – Japanese government bond futures fell on Monday, edging back towards six-month lows hit earlier this month, with traders citing selling by hedge funds on the back of concerns about rising debt issuance. The Ministry of Finance said […]

China Zhongwang plans 2009’s largest IPO at $1.6 bln

April 20, 2009 : Permalink

Reuters – China Zhongwang Holdings, Asia’s biggest maker of aluminium extrusion products, began marketing on Monday for a Hong Kong IPO to raise as much as $1.58 billion in what would be the world’s largest new listing so far this […]

Gates Donates Despite Economic Distress

January 26, 2009 : Permalink

West Palm Beach (HedgeCo.net) – 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 despite […]

Fixing US economy’s health is a boon for DC region

January 12, 2009 : Permalink

Charleston Gazette – Whether it’s a buildup of Civil War troops, Depression-era bureaucrats or defense contractors after Sept. 11, the region has prospered in times of crisis. Today, the financial meltdown is delivering a jolt of its own. Lawyers, lobbyists […]