Gold set to hit new high on inflation hedge Nov 20, 2009
"There is a preference for real assets at a time when a monetary policy experiment continues," he said. "We think that gold and the rise in other commodities is all part of that trade, as investors want to own assets that offer some protection against a more inflationary environment.". (India Times)
Obama Meets Asian Bankers Who May Call His Loan Nov 12, 2009
Then again, so could signs Asian central banks are increasingly buying real assets, such as gold or other commodities. In that sense, the process of Asia diversifying away from the dollar is already getting under way. (Bloomberg -- Columnists)
The death of the punchbowl metaphor Oct 31, 2009
For a time at least, that would argue that risky assets, particularly real assets and emerging markets, do well. Longer term, things get stickier and stickier. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
An Inflation Resistant Investment S... Oct 31, 2009
Other real assets can make a portfolio inflation resistant, too ... The term, real assets, generally refers to any tangible asset that provides a basic component to manufacturing or industry ... Real assets have value on their own, even before they are applied to production. (Suite101.com)
Soros Says Taxpayers Right to Resent Bank Bonuses Oct 24, 2009
"There is a general lack of confidence in currencies and a move away from currencies into real assets ... There is a push in gold, there's a strength in oil and that is a flight from currencies.". Soros said the rally in the U.S. stock market would continue for the rest of the year, but warned that "the hope of a rapid recovery in the U.S. is misplaced.". (ABC News -- Business)
Food and commodity crisis may follow, says economist Sep 26, 2009
When assets are subject to price shocks, the liabilities will also deflate as the system will adjust automatically, Mirakhor said, adding this alleviated the formation of an inverted pyramid, in which huge liabilities sat atop a small base of real assets. He said Islamic finance would be widely adopted if the system could demonstrate that its more efficient in supplying capital for growth and at a much lower cost structure. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Odey: Stock Market Bubble Forming Sep 23, 2009
Odey, founding partner at Odey Asset Management and one of the first investors to call a possible bull market early this year, said quantitative easing had fuelled the bubble but said real assets still appeared cheap compared with cash and government bonds, prompting investors to rush in. "At some point the quantitative easing will have to come to an end but until it does this bull market is sponsored by HMG (Her Majesty's Government) and everyone should enjoy it," the London-based manager said... (Newsmax)
Money market risks Sep 20, 2009
However, other funds in our suite such as the Allan Gray Equity Fund, Balanced Fund and Stable Fund may provide some protection from this risk to the extent that they invest in real assets, such as equities, as opposed to monetary assets. On page two: The credit- and liquidity risk of investing in a money market fund. (iAfrica.com)
Columbia Endowment off 16.1 Percent, Beats Ivy Rivals Sep 12, 2009
"The investment performance of our endowment's managed asset portfolio for the year ending June 30, 2009, was negative 16.1 percent, which reflects the normal quarter lag in private equity and real assets," Columbia spokesman Robert Hornsby said. A handful of America's Ivy League schools reported their investment returns this week. (ABC News -- Business)
Search for new CDC home continues Sep 3, 2009
Indeed, although the Foothill Boulevard location has some real assets, including a fire sprinkler system, handicapped accessible bathrooms and an elevator, the CDCs overriding goal, Owen said, is to purchase a lot of square footage. . (Green River Star, WY -- Local)
Civilized adults (17) Aug 30, 2009
Let us put away the known untruths and look at the real assets and obstacles to quality health care for all in our country. I am not proud that our country is ranked 17th in the world in health care. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Macquarie to buy Delaware Investments Aug 19, 2009
Delaware will remain headquartered in Philadelphia but its clients will be offered opportunities to invest in new products with access to Macquarie's investment strategies, notably in real assets, global fixed income and alternatives. Macquarie clients will be offered investment solutions involving Delaware's investment strategies, in structures designed specifically for them. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
LETTER: Less 'coverage,' more real insurance needed Aug 17, 2009
Current taxes are not saved and invested in real assets producing real income that will be used to pay the eventual claims; instead, the taxes are used to pay current claims, and any excess (but already nowadays there isnt any) to fill some of the hole in this years general federal budget; this years taxpayers are dependent, for payment of their future claims, on the programs and the governments future taxing ability. What keeps it from being a complete, typical Ponzi scheme is that when its... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Is art a good investment? Aug 13, 2009
Is art an investable asset class. This research suggests it is. (iAfrica.com)
Youth urged to take advantage of government's initiatives Aug 13, 2009
This, he said, called for closer collaboration between the NYC, Civil society organizations and other governmental agencies in youth development programmes to help the youth to become real assets to the nation. Mr Baah said it was important that Ghana moved quickly with the formulation and implementation of a National Youth Policy. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Lehman edict to decide securitisation Aug 12, 2009
Collateral is usu 00004000 ally held by SPVs to ensure that the swap is backed by real assets and gives investors the confidence to put money into an SPV.. With Lehmans bankruptcy in September resulting in default of swap payments, the investors trustees filed a claim for the collateral, as the agreement stated that investors would have a priority over the collateral, in case the swap counterparty defaulted. (India Times)
Champions Challenge coaches meet in Montgomery Aug 11, 2009
All have proven head coaches who are outstanding individuals and real assets to our state and the coaching profession. The Champions Challenge pre-season event kicks off the 2009 AHSAA football season. (Brewton Standard, AL)
Understanding Share Investments Aug 10, 2009
A share is a financial asset that the shareholders of a company own, as opposed to the real assets of the company its land, buildings and the machines its workers use to produce goods and services. Tangible assets generate income; financial assets allocate that income, he explains, adding that when an investor buys a share, he s actually buying a share of a future flow of profits. (Suite101.com)
Faith-based investing Aug 5, 2009
Money is being diverted to real assets because people have lost faith in the US dollar and the euro. 3. (Asia Times Online)
Doug Casey: America Has Died Jul 30, 2009
Trillions of dollars of phony inflationary capital people believed were real assets have disappeared, says Casey. Thats going to continue to deplete the value of the dollar and guarantee catastrophic inflation in the future. (Newsmax)
Crude Oil Rises to Three-Week High on Asian Equity Gains, Dollar's Decline Jul 27, 2009
At times when youve got high inflation expectations, investors tend to move toward real assets such as commodities. . (Bloomberg -- Germany)
CP Gurnani, CEO, Mahindra Satyam Jul 27, 2009
The real assets of this organisation are its associates and its employees. And even bigger assets are the customers who have had confidence in the governing process, in the government-appointed board of directors and in the management of Mahindra Satyam. (India Times)
China Will Spend Huge Reserves Abroad Jul 23, 2009
Instead of accumulating foreign exchange reserves and short-term financial assets, the government wants the nation to accumulate more long-term corporate real assets. . (Newsmax)
Chinas $2,000bn foreign reserves Jul 16, 2009
Much of that is flowing into real assets such as property or the stock market, where trading volumes are three times last years levels. Hong Kong residents, after grinding down renminbi deposits last year, added more funds in May. (FT.com -- Markets)
Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against Connecticut Bank Arising Out of Madoff Ponzi Scheme for Over $60 Million Jul 14, 2009
Florida attorney for the plaintiffs, Adam Rabin with McCabe Rabin, P.A., stated "The Bank invented a fiction of 'BLM 1' and 'BLM 2' that covered up the fact that no real assets were in the custodial accounts. The Bank then charged exorbitant fees to perpetuate this fiction.". Plaintiffs' co-counsel, Craig Stein with Stein & Stein, P.A., stated "It is a shame that so many financial institutions have disregarded their duties owed to their clients.". (Primezone Releases)
Forward and backward Jul 4, 2009
(2) Add in real assets. Real assets are what I define as commodities and real estate. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Your say Are financial planners competent? Jul 2, 2009
when the market goes up, a financial planner will say "ha...i told you this was a good investment...and when the market is down, they wash their hands by saying "sorry, the market has dropped, no one could have predicted this". They are happy taking credit for good things and don't take responsibility for bad things. Anthony July 02, 2009 03:37 PM What do you expect. They are selling a product. If you want to make money, build something, invent something, take a gamble. The danger is giving them... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Alaska retirement board plans market strategy Jun 23, 2009
The Alaska Retirement Management Board's portfolio will shift slightly in the upcoming fiscal year, unlike the allocation makeover that Alaska Permanent Fund managers recently adopted. Asset Allocations by Fiscal Year. (Juneau Empire)
Changes should stablized fund's returns Jun 20, 2009
Real assets, which perform well in times of inflation ... These securities carry the low-risk advantages of bonds with the inflation protection that is usually provided by real assets, such as real estate and infrastructure. (Anchorage Daily News)
Are agricultural commodities an attractive investment bet? Jun 4, 2009
so, it's going into stocks and real assets such as commodities. It's a mistake what they are doing. (India Times)
An opportunity in crisis Jun 4, 2009
In fact, real assets such as commodities or land have an even greater appeal in likely high inflation situation. Indeed, Rogers makes out a case for agricultural commodities, but the argument goes beyond inflation. (India Times)
The Commodity Bull is Back Jun 3, 2009
If they are unable to get it just right, inflation will soar -- as will the price of "real assets" like commodities. The weak fiscal position of the U.S. government means that commodities prices will soar even more in U.S. dollar terms, as the U.S. currency devalues. (Human Events Online)
Yuan in the ascendancy May 29, 2009
With those objectives in mind, he proposes: 1) to make the SDR convertible into other currencies; 2) to promote the use of the SDR for commodity pricing, investment and corporate book-keeping; 3) to create SDR-denominated tradable financial instruments; 4) to update the formula used for the allocation of new SDRs by the IMF; 5) to update the valuation base of the SDR by including other currencies in its base (presumably including the renminbi); and 6) to promote confidence in the value of the... (Asia Times Online)
GRAD WANTS TO START INVESTING SMART May 24, 2009
Ramsey King Securities' Bill King, one of the smartest and most correct skeptics on Wall Street, suggests "keep a substantial amount of liquidity/cash because the environment is too dangerous to make empirical decisions about inflation or deflation at this time. Wait for events to unfold. Then acquire a balanced portfolio of stocks with solid, verifiable balance sheets and some real assets, like farmland.". Send your questions to Dear John, The N.Y. Post, 1211 Ave. of the Americas, N.Y., N.Y.,... (New York Post -- Business)
Markets Idle After Housing May 20, 2009
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Hartsfield-Jackson gets new TSA director May 14, 2009
Her energy and determination will be real assets as she leads TSA operations at the world s busiest airport. Leftridge Byrd also is a former warden and superintendent of prisons in Pennsylvania and Maryland. (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
Finding Atlas May 1, 2009
Credit depends on real assets, sound money and a clean record. When any one asks us to have confidence we are glad to inform him that the request of itself would shatter any remaining confidence in our mind. (The American Conservative)
EVERYTHING MUST GO: Strapped Valencia may be forced into fire sale Apr 28, 2009
"We must," said Javier Gmez, the new executive director, "cut costs and raise money." In other words, with the stadium having morphed from a golden goose into an albatross round the neck, it has to exploit the few real assets it has: the players. And so it's auction time this summer, with everyone from Manchester United to Liverpool, Real Madrid to Barcelona and Juventus to Milan invited. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
MADDOCKS: Wall Street executives balk at restrictions limiting the amount of money they can lose Apr 18, 2009
As federal bailout loans continue to burden their companies with real assets, some banking executives are now threatening to impose new rules on the government that would allow the banks to pay back these toxic loans on much more favorable terms than what they had agreed to. "To do anything less would be un-American," said one CEO. "In this time of crisis, we have to stop thinking just of our country and start thinking about what is good for us before it is too late.". (Framingham TAB, MA)
Quo Vadis, Global Economy and Finan... Apr 13, 2009
If it is too high and potentially getting even higher, excess money supply could create an artificial market boom, (because the boom is not funded with real assets, but with fiat money), eventually leading to a crash because the ultimate by-product is inflation. The same end-result happens also if the money supply is too low and decreasing because the financial systems are starved for cash. (Suite101.com)
Sales of small businesses dip Apr 11, 2009
Lantigua s purchase illustrates three main points about the market for small businesses today: The store is a fundamentally strong business, it has real assets and it was selling for a reasonable price. Brokers said buyers and lenders today are attracted to these qualities. (Jacksonville Business Journal, FL)
FOXBusiness: Dow Jumps 246 to Close Over 8,000 Apr 10, 2009
Investment is what companies spend on the real assets they own, plus the value of the inventory that we haven't gobbled up through consumption. Government purchases are what the Feds pay money for (whether it be highways or fighter jets, though big social programs, like welfare, aren't counted). (Fox News)
Rogers: Washington Making It Worse Apr 1, 2009
Were not going to have a period where the people who produce real assets are going to take over from the people who are money shufflers, and the power is moving to the farmers. . (Newsmax)
Options Traders Turn Most Bullish on Australian, N.Z. Dollars Since 2003 Mar 30, 2009
Weve got to shift into real assets. . (Bloomberg -- Asia)
Zhou Xiaochuan: Reform the International Monetary System Mar 26, 2009
The allocation of the SDR can be shifted from a purely calculation-based system to a system backed by real assets, such as a reserve pool, to further boost market confidence in its value. IV. Entrusting part of the member countries' reserve to the centralized management of the IMF will not only enhance the international community's ability to address the crisis and maintain the stability of the international monetary and financial system, but also significantly strengthen the role of the SDR.. (Xinhuanet, China)
The Global Guru: Markets on a Knife's Edge Mar 25, 2009
And if you believe that inflation is coming, investing in "real assets" is a good way to protect yourself. The one big disappointment. (Human Events Online)
China calls for new global currency Mar 24, 2009
"The allocation of the SDR can be shifted from a purely calculation-based system to one backed by real assets, such as a reserve pool, to further boost market confidence in its value.'' AP Today in Business Story Tools Readers' most viewed Top 5 Business articles Top 5 Business articles Top 5 Business articles Top 5 Business articles Videos Sydney Morning Herald Products ces Classifieds Other Sites Copyright ? Fairfax Digital. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
China wants IMF unit to replace dollar as a reserve Mar 24, 2009
If the SDR were backed by real assets, such as a reserve pool entrusted to the IMF, confidence in its value would rise and destabilising currency speculation would be deterred, Zhou said. . (International Herald Tribune)
Economic Shifts and Oil Price Volatility, Remarks by John Lipsky, First Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund Mar 20, 2009
If momentum trading had been the primary drivers of price trends during this period, this impulse from financial markets would have required rising speculative holdings of real assets that is, inventories for market clearing, given that oil consumption eventually would have declined with higher prices. Momentum trading became a pointed concern during the financial turmoil of September-October last year. (IMF News)
The great escape Mar 13, 2009
Foreign private investors should not have been expected to provide such credit because foreign investors should have expected the bonds and loans of an economy consuming so much beyond its means to default eventually and for the values of its real assets (stocks and real estate) to drop in value. In fact, that is what eventually happened in the United States when the reckoning arrived. (Asia Times Online)
Should Pitt, CMU have found fund misuse? Mar 8, 2009
The share described by Pitt as targeted to alternatives grew from 20 percent to 48 percent, a mix that as of June 2008 included 18 percent in marketable alternatives and 15 percent each in non-marketable alternatives and real assets. Pitt, the region's largest public university, continued to enjoy financial gains during those years. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Islamic banks 'better in crisis' Mar 2, 2009
Transactions must be backed by real assets, and because risk is shared between the bank and the depositor, there is added incentive for the institutions to ensure deals are sound. Bookmark with. (BBC News)
Bobby Jindal Takes A Beating Feb 27, 2009
The deal is this--somebody HAS to buy our T bills and accept our worthless currency (it is no longer backed by real assets or gold) That is why with the bailout, Bush had rice and others trot to the Middle EAst, to China and to the far east BEGGING for money. don't think the gov can just print more--with no guarantee or value--they could print up huge amounts but never get another nation to accept it in trade. (CBS News)
Do You Need A Prenup? Feb 20, 2009
However, if you ve got real assets in your name before the wedding, consider whether or not you d be willing to give them up in the even of a divorce. If the answer is no, then you might want to see a lawyer. (Suite101.com)
Pray for Obama, Especially on Abortion Issue Feb 18, 2009
Hes a family man, and his wife, Michelle, and daughters Malia and Sasha are real assets, underscoring his sensitivity and basic humanity. He professed that he didnt like abortion but promised all womens groups that he would never forsake his defense of their right to choose. (Newsmax)
Fulton, banks disagree on debt payment Feb 11, 2009
They had agreed to several loan modifications to spread out the required payments instead of invoking a clause in the loan agreement that would have allowed the lenders to seize all of Fulton's real assets. Then, in January, Fulton Homes stopped paying, and the banks decided to go after the land. (AZCentral -- Business)
Horizon Lines Vessel Sets Sail After Drydocking at Brooklyn Navy Yard Feb 10, 2009
"Horizon Lines takes pride in operating the very real assets - ships, cranes, trucks and equipment - that are vital links in the U.S. economy. To see one of our vessels sail under the Brooklyn Bridge is a great reminder of our responsibility to the people we serve throughout the continental U.S., Alaska, Hawaii, Guam and Puerto Rico," said John V. Keenan, President and Chief Operating Officer, Horizon Lines, LLC.. In drydocking, a ship is removed from the water so that work can be performed on... (PR Newswire)
Your views: What good neighbor? Feb 8, 2009
Tell Gov. Charlie Crist that we should not allow State Farm to benefit from auto insurance policies when this company has abandoned homeowners who are already suffering from a record level of foreclosures and the prospect of losing the only real assets they have. Goodbye forever, State Farm, may your greed lead to your demise. (Florida Today)
