South Korea's Economy Expands at Fastest Pace in Seven Years on Exports Oct 26, 2009
The nation still faces risks from a possible delay in the global economic recovery, asset price instability and higher oil prices, Yoon said. He reiterated that its premature to unwind expansionary policies introduced to prevent the economy slumping. (Bloomberg -- Asia)
New Mexico oil and gas drilling plummets Oct 12, 2009
I d say that s even a bigger concern than price instability. Sandel said restrictive regulations and declining prices make for a killer combination. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
A deluded G-20 Sep 17, 2009
How could this fiscal and money expansion avoid price instability and fiscal unsustainability. The answer has still yet to be provided by the G-20 policymakers. (Asia Times Online)
Oil Speculator: 'Capitalist Pig and Proud' Aug 21, 2009
But these big sellers and buyers of oil on the futures markets -- often unseen by the public -- say that is one of the worst things the government could do and would actually lead to more price instability. "Speculators are present in the markets to take risks that other people don't want to take in exchange for hopes of making a profit. There were speculators that lost money in the run up of oil prices," McPherson said. (ABC News)
West Fraser ("WFT") Announces Second Quarter Results Jul 22, 2009
The major risks to a recovery of the U.S. housing market, in addition to price instability and excess inventory, appear to be factors related to current general recessionary trends including rising unemployment and weak consumer confidence as well as higher interest rates. Demand for pulp and paper is generally driven by the strength of the economies in the consuming countries. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Discounts, not efficiency, drive US auto sales up Jun 3, 2009
Jackson said gasoline price instability makes it difficult for automakers to decide what models to produce and dealers to decide which ones to stock. "I was an idiot last July when I didn't have enough fuel-efficient vehicles, and now I'm an idiot because I have fuel-efficient vehicles," he said in an interview Tuesday, calling for a revenue-neutral gas tax increase to keep the price stable at $4 per gallon. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
* Bank exam results should buoy confidence: Bernanke May 13, 2009
One of the reasons why the Fed has been so aggressive in terms of slashing interest rates to a record low near zero and turning to unconventional ways to lift the country out of recession is because we are trying to avoid another form of price instability, which is deflation, he said. Deflation refers to a widespread and prolonged decline in retail prices, wages and asset values, such as stocks and homes. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
US Energy Independence: Not Likely, Not Necessary May 9, 2009
I suspect there are financial elements, probably related to derivatives and ill regulated financial markets, also at work that are greatly exacerbating price instability. These forms of financial mischief are relatively new inventions that have wrought a fair amount of economic carnage in their short lifetimes. (Energy Pulse, CO)
