Will lunchtime bandit strike? Nov 20, 2009
He shows no obvious appearance of a weapon to reinforce the demand for money, but he has appeared on occasion to have shoved his hand into his pocket, creating the facade of an armed robbery. Sometimes he uses a demand note, sometimes not. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Economic growth strategies must be holistic - Dr Abbey Nov 12, 2009
Another means of remedying inflationary rates Dr. Abbey said was raising real deposit rate close to their competitive free-market levels thereby increasing demand for money, while simultaneously raising the rate of economic growth by increasing the real supply of credit. He called for decentralisation and proper information dissemination at the local level and accountability which provided citizens with means by which to be informed to participate in public life in an informed manner and... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
US dollar as funding currency to boost volatility, high yielding assets Nov 9, 2009
Japan had excess savings and trade surpluses resulting in excess liquidity as there is little demand for money in an anaemic economy. However, this time round, the sheer scale of the downturn has forced the US authorities to generate an avalanche of liquidity at a time when economic activity and bank lending is weak. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Travolta 'disappointed' over mistrial Oct 25, 2009
Travolta refused a demand for money. Lightbourn and Bridgewater have pleaded not guilty. (CNN)
Man blamed for Travolta mistrial due in court Oct 24, 2009
Travolta said he refused a demand for money. The actor, who is also a pilot, said he signed the document because he initially wanted to fly his son to a Florida hospital. (CNN -- Law)
The Case for Higher Interest Rates Sep 24, 2009
Instead, they manage the business cycle by manipulating the supply of and demand for money. If the Goldilocks Economy is getting a tad overheated, the Fed withdraws money and raises short-term interest rates. (The American Conservative)
Scourge of commodityinflation returns Sep 18, 2009
John Maynard Keynes likened commodity and asset markets to a casino and introduced the concept of speculative demand for money to support speculative activities. Stock exchanges, futures markets, commodity exchanges, and exchange markets are dominated by speculators. (Asia Times Online)
Bank of England Opens Doors as Crisis-Crunched Employees `Smell the Roses' Sep 9, 2009
Changes in wind speed and direction on the River Thames signaled that cargo ships may dock more quickly, and the heavier trading could boost demand for money and credit. The Lehman collapse provoked a storm in financial markets. (Bloomberg -- UK)
Excess liquidity may create a new bubble Aug 31, 2009
Since the demand for money is weak in the real economy due to weak consumer spending and capital investment, the liquidity has found its way into the financial markets. Stock prices and commodity prices have rallied. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Integrity deficit has its price Aug 20, 2009
But in addition to supply of and demand for commodities, price when denominated in money is also determined by the supply of and demand for money. A controversy exists relating to whether money is a commodity, a medium of exchange, a store of value or a unit of deferred payment with something of specific prescribed value. (Asia Times Online)
Curbs on campaign ads should not be beyond us Aug 11, 2009
Unless the demand for money is reduced, any new scheme may be undermined. Reform must tackle electronic advertising, the hungry beast of political campaigning. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
New England Faces Competition For Federal High-Speed Rail Funds Aug 9, 2009
The FRA has already received pre-applications totaling more than $100 billion worth of projects; many of those could be excluded for not meeting the stimulus criteria, but experts agree that the demand for money will still be many times bigger than the $8 billion fund. The FRA expects some completed applications this month, and will begin awarding grants later in the year. (FOX61, CT)
Court records show depth of Cuban-Nelson rift Jul 24, 2009
He claims that Cuban, who was on the show to promote his appearance on Dancing with the Stars, defamed him when he said the coach's demand for money was an attempt "to rip me off.". In support of his claim, Nelson has included in his court filings an off-the-record e-mail exchange between Cuban and a reporter in which Cuban refers to Nelson as "sleazy" and having "no concept of reality or ethics.". (USA Today -- Sports)
Cuban says Nelson should beg for back pay Jul 24, 2009
He claims that Cuban, who was on the show to promote his appearance on Dancing with the Stars, defamed him when he said the coachs demand for money was an attempt to rip me off. . (MSNBC -- Sports)
Don’t just wait for the economic recovery - have a plan to make the most of it Jul 23, 2009
If a recovery increases demand for money at the same time the government has to issue trillions of dollars in bonds to cover its payments, long-term rates could shoot up. That would be bad business for holders of long-term bonds. (Boston Globe)
INTEREST RATES DOWN . . . FOR NOW Jul 20, 2009
The government needs to borrow trillions of dollars at a time when there's a lot of demand for money from other countries. How will this all work out. (New York Post -- Business)
Cops seek record aid to avoid cuts Jul 3, 2009
By comparison, the last time the demand for money from the COPS or related programs even came close was more than a decade ago. In the 1996 budget year, police departments asked the Clinton administration for $1. (Huntington WSAZ-TV, WV)
Balancing tax demands with people's needs Apr 17, 2009
Whether you like the tax system, whether you accept that taxes are our obligation as citizens, whether you believe you re getting your money s worth from taxes paid (as Sanford clearly does not), few will argue with the governor that finding a way to balance government s demand for money with the need for hard-earned dollars to remain in the hands of South Carolinians and Americans is a priority. . (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Sierra Leone: Special Court Receives Funding Reprieve Apr 16, 2009
With similar tribunals now starting in Lebanon and Cambodia, there is more demand for money for international justice at a time when donors are facing the global financial crunch, Dominic Stanton with the British High Commission in Freetown told IRIN.. Relevant Links. (allAfrica.com)
Official: Oil impact pot not large enough Feb 20, 2009
9 million expected to be available, "there is way more demand for money than supply," said Jeff Engleson, director of the state Land Department's Energy Development Impact Office. "With all the extra oil activity over the past couple of years, it's worse than ever and there will be a shortfall," said Engleson, the person responsible for approving grants to counties affected by oil activity. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Passing bills Feb 14, 2009
As the cost of campaigning has gone up - with each race more expensive than the last - the demand for money has followed with insidious and increasingly dire consequences. "The ethics of Washington changed; old taboos fell away; things that once just weren't done, at least not openly, became commonplace," Kaiser finds of the last three decades. (Boston Globe)
It's Stimulating for Inflation Feb 11, 2009
" He concludes that "Inflation is the product of the demand for money as well as of the supply. And if the Fed finances federal deficits in a moribund economy, it can create more money than the economy can use. (Newsmax)
State rep. to help with infrastructure projects Feb 8, 2009
"There are lots of people excited, but I caution a lot of municipalities -- this isn't Santa Claus coming to town. We'll always have more demand for money and projects than money to fund it.". In his committee appointment announcement, Benninghoff specifically pointed to Interstate 80, saying the proposed tolling plan is "unfair.". (Daily Collegian, PA)
