Beef Trimming Prices and the Restaurant Industry
March 11, 2010
This entry is a follow up from last week’s article depicting the importance of the value of the Australian dollar versus the US.
The Dollar Down Under and Commodities
March 11, 2010
One could argue that for the short term the biggest currency influence on restaurant commodity prices could be the Australian dollar.
Why Wall Street Bonuses Up 17% in 2009 Is Reasonable
February 26, 2010
US Financial Firms' Top Executive Bonuses Up 17 Percent in 2009 | www1.voanews.com
According to estimates from the New York comptroller, bonuses to Wall Street executives will be 17% higher than last year. Traders and bankers will receive $20 billion in year-end payouts, despite the downturn in the economy and the government bailout. The Average Goldman employee made almost $600,000 for 2009.
Scotiabank: Canada's Most "International" Bank Increases Investment In China
December 30, 2009
Scotiabank boosts stake in China | www.theglobeandmail.com
Scotiabank has increased there stake in Xi'an City Commercial Bank to 14.8% (with an announced intent to take that to the maximum allowable stake of 20% under current Chinese regulations).This announcement reflects Scotiabank's continued commitment to expanding internationally via both investment and operations at opportune times in regions the Bank believes offer strong fundamentals with long-term growth potential.
Watching commodity deflation and inflation.
December 17, 2009
Smithfield Foods Reports Second Quarter Results | finance.yahoo.com
November retail pork prices were their lowest since May of 2004…that’s over 5 years.
Outside Markets Turning Bearish for Commodities?
December 11, 2009
Commodity prices fall as Dubai fears boost dollar | www.nbc12.com
Chartists look for confirmation between charts and that’s what fuels my uneasiness as these charts all seem to be pointing to a correction in the equity and commodity markets.
Historically Small Chicken Supply
December 3, 2009
U.S. chicken industry on the mend | www.marketwatch.com
The six week moving average made a six year low last month which suggests that chicken output in the pending weeks will be historically light.
November 19, 2009
Commodities & Stocks Ready to Bounce or Rally? | www.oilngold.com
From a chartist perspective the appreciation in the last year appears to be healthy.
Not All Real Estate Is the Same - 4 Different Issues
November 9, 2009
Handling real estate loans will be a tough act | www.dallasnews.com
Real estate financing and refinancing poses 4 different levels of risk for lenders and owners, based on the project life cycle and its financing and overall structure. Broad statements about the looming problems are just that "broad statements" Real estate market participants must look at each transaction within the context of the 4 kinds of Real Estate Finance Structures, if they want to properly assess financing and refinancing values, issues and risk.
Cheesy Concerns about Dairy Prices
November 6, 2009
EU Buckles on Dairy Subsidies | online.wsj.com
Dairy market trends are suggesting that higher prices may be on the way.
E-Insurance: When will the insurance industry adopt modern communication tools?
February 14, 2012
ATMs could distribute prepaid Visa cards
January 23, 2012
PayPal can thrive as a standalone company
January 9, 2012
Europe's CO2 Emissions Trading System works, but it can be improved
December 16, 2011
European women wonder why their insurance premiums will increase
December 15, 2011