Lawyers, doctors top state pay lists Nov 18, 2009
Andy of Fremont Nov 17, 2009 8:34 AM I guess it is all about supply and demand, also a little greed thrown in for luck rob g Nov 17, 2009 8:50 AM Lawyers are the most worthless people in our economy and they make the most money. That is something we need to live with because they are not taking public money. (Beatrice Daily Sun, NE)
Beating Breakfast's High Costs Nov 17, 2009
Food prices, Gibbons explains, are determined, as are most prices on commodities markets, by supply and demand. Breakfast foods depend largely on crops from developing nations. (CBS News)
Talking Business: More than just world-class tattoos Nov 17, 2009
Corrupsean wrote on Nov 16, 2009 8:34 AM:" It is the basic concept of supply and demand. People are out of work and living in poverty at an alarming rate in this town. Some how that equates to more tattoos. ". Ella Mentry wrote on Nov 16, 2009 8:52 AM:" I'm surprised no one has commented on the "glass art and pipes" part of Christina's business... ". (Longview Daily News, WA)
PV market continues to suffer from glut, iSuppli says Nov 17, 2009
"Supply and demand dynamics in the fourth quarter will set the tone," Wicht said. "If panel makers reduce production during the fourth quarter of this year, anticipating the seasonally weak first quarter in Germany, then supply and prices could stabilize.". (EETimes)
Open Range Energy Corp. Reports Third Quarter Results, Provides Operational Outlook and Announces First-Half 2010 Guidance Nov 17, 2009
Commodity prices for petroleum and natural gas are impacted not only by the relationship between the Canadian and United States dollars, but also by continental and worldwide economic events and natural phenomena such as the weather, all of which influence the levels of supply and demand. The Corporation utilizes commodity contracts as a risk management technique to mitigate exposure to commodity price volatility. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Will there be enough corn? Nov 17, 2009
What is that delicate balance that must met between supply and demand ... They say livestock feed has been the dominant use of corn for the past 35 years, but those prospects have moderated because of the economic struggle in the livestock industry to balance meat supply and demand. (Midwest Bulls Eye, NE)
Oil Rises Above $77 as Traders Eye Dollar, Demand Nov 16, 2009
"The combination of tighter physical oil supply and demand fundamentals, loose monetary policy, and a weaker U.S. dollar are creating a growing risk for oil prices to spike above $100 a barrel as we head into 2011.". The euro rose to $1. (ABC News -- Business)
Japan extra stimulus likely, GDP fails to convince Nov 16, 2009
Deflation can cause consumers and businesses to delay purchases, dragging the economy down further, but Japanese policy makers may have little success in causing prices to rise given the large gap between supply and demand. Private consumption rose 0. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Asia Stocks, Currencies, Gold Rise on APEC Stimulus Pledge; Dollar Weakens Nov 16, 2009
Oil, unlike gold, is limited on the upside by the supply and demand fundamentals. Gold is really the ultimate safe haven. (Bloomberg -- Asia)
Local Non-Profit Sees Donations Dwindle as Demand Spikes Nov 16, 2009
- One local non-profit may not be able to reach out its helping hand as far this year for Thanksgiving due to supply and demand. This year more than 500 additional families in Loudoun County ( | ) are seeking assistance. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Single-family home sales in Palm Beach County up 31 pct from last year Nov 16, 2009
"We're getting to a point where we can begin to see supply and demand working again," said Bill Hall, director of new homes and communities for Illustrated Properties in Jupiter. "I don't think there's any question the stability is coming with the reduction in housing inventory.". (The Palm Beach Post)
Report: Olympics ticket monopoly freezes out fans Nov 16, 2009
rainbird wrote on Nov 15, 2009 1:46 PM:" This is all good for Vancouver businesses. Supply and demand...... too bad when Capitalism doesn't work in your favor. Sounds like the folks complaining about this should have done their due diligence and checked how much the entire tab would be before they bought the tickets. So sad....... :( ". joe_l_paso wrote on Nov 15, 2009 3:33 PM:" Wow!! I got lucky then! I have tickets and a place to stay! I am looking forward to it. ". (Longview Daily News, WA)
Hambro tips continued commodities growth Nov 16, 2009
"The most recent data is probably a little flattened by the low levels of activity in the western world economies, but the trend is undeniable, and I think we are going to continue to see this trend exacerbated further over the next few years. "Obviously other countries as well in a similar position to China, such as India, Brazil and so on are also having another magnifying affect in terms of the commodity picture," he said. BlackRock portfolio manager Catherine Raw said the global financial... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Mrs. Fenton’s Ordeal, and Ours Nov 16, 2009
Is it all boiling down to economics, supply and demand, cost-benefit analysis and, eventually, rationing. Is there a moral imperative to provide everyone with the best of everything. (Human Events Online)
Oil price rises as traders eye $US Nov 16, 2009
"The combination of tighter physical oil supply and demand fundamentals, loose monetary policy, and a weaker US dollar are creating a growing risk for oil prices to spike above $US100 a barrel as we head into 2011.". The euro rose to $US1. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Kenya: New Policy to Boost Kenya's Bid to Go Green Nov 15, 2009
Biofuels have global significance as they attempt to address changing patterns in energy supply and demand as well as cut down emissions of green house gases articulated by the Kyoto Protocol. Kenya's five year strategy developed by the Ministry of Energy aims to drive processing and marketing environmentally friendly green fuel made from Jatropha curcas among other trees grown locally. (allAfrica.com)
The clerk and I skirmished over the calendar she said was insensitive (1) Nov 15, 2009
Lodian wrote on Sep 21, 2009 1:28 PM:" dyan wrote on Sep 20, 2009 8:25 PM:" So Lodian: You are a firm believer in supply and demand ... dyan wrote on Sep 20, 2009 8:25 PM:" So Lodian: You are a firm believer in supply and demand. Politics among store staff or others play no role? ". (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Housing concerns Nov 15, 2009
Numerous factors including an anticipated increase in oil activity, extremely tight credit due to the foundering national economy and the issue of supply and demand have been fueling and complicating an already difficult housing situation locally. These were the issues Mayor Ward Koeser said the City of Williston, as well as a large portion of western North Dakota, confront as they work to straighten the issue out. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
Dairy farmers try to 'ride out storm' Nov 14, 2009
"Supply and demand does work in this world," Kurtenbach said. "They're going to eventually even out. The whole trick is if you can ride out the storm.". (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
Immediate state budget outlook bleak Nov 14, 2009
The natural gas price, which supplies a large portion of state revenues, is based on supply and demand issue. A cold winter will increase the demand for natural gas which will bring in more revenues, he said. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Chinese exporters fear new wave of exchange rate fluctuations Nov 14, 2009
In July 2005, China started building a more resiliently managed RMB exchange rate mechanism based on market supply and demand and adjusted in relation to a basket of major foreign currencies. The RMB has since gained more than 21 percent against the greenback. (Xinhuanet, China)
Xtreme Coil Achieves Record Third Quarter EBITDA and Operating Days and Provides Update Nov 13, 2009
Management considered the following risk factors when preparing the MD&A: fluctuations in crude oil and natural gas commodity prices, supply and demand; fluctuation in currency exchange and interest rates; financial stability of Xtreme Coil's customers; current and future applications for Xtreme Coil's proprietary technology; competition from other drilling contractors; regulatory and economic conditions; environmental constraints; changes to government legislation; international trade barriers... (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Argosy Energy Inc. Announces Third Quarter Results Nov 13, 2009
The performance characteristics of Argosy's oil and natural gas properties; oil and natural gas production levels; the quantity of oil and natural gas reserves; the performance characteristics of oil and natural gas properties; projection of market prices; other trends of the capital markets; the size of and future net revenues from Argosy's oil and natural gas reserves; capital expenditure programs; supply and demand for oil and natural gas and commodity prices; financial conditions; industry... (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Corn Trade Higher, Soybeans Lower Nov 13, 2009
The market will see the November USDA supply and demand report next week; most traders are expecting to see big yields, but market bears argue that low test weights and disease problems will reduce the upcoming crop ... Private crop estimates week ahead of the November USDA Supply and Demand report also provided direction. (Agri-View, WI)
Williston needs it own economic summit Nov 13, 2009
lets be real wrote on Nov 12, 2009 7:45 AM:" I am amazed at the lack of basic economics that people have today. The "ridiculously high priced" housing options are what they are. Supply and demand play a large part in the pricing. Until there is enough supply the prcing will not come down. Building expenses and financing also play a large role in the cost - the project has to be able to pay for itself before (and make some profit) it can move forward. Also, I think some questions need to be asked... (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
Bankers Petroleum announces third quarter financial and operational results Nov 13, 2009
Horizontal Drilling Update. CALGARY, November 13, 2009 /CNW/ - Bankers Petroleum Ltd. ('Bankers' or the 'Company') (TSX: BNK, AIM: BNK) is pleased to announce its financial and operating results for the period ended September 30, 2009. (Canada Newswire)
What will be Democrats target after health care? Nov 13, 2009
Lacr0ix wrote on Nov 11, 2009 12:54 PM:" Easy, Kirk - Not everyone can write their own material.That said, artificial manipulation of supply and demand has predictable results. War on drugs restricts supply, so price rises - incentivising people to participate in that economy. Requiring purchase of something will artificially inflate demand, so price will rise, inevitably and uncontrollably. The pretense of government control of this natural equilibrium is apparent in the "wonderful success"... (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
GlobeStar Reports Strong Third Quarter 2009 Results With Record Quarterly Revenues and Operating Cash Flow Nov 13, 2009
These estimates and assumptions include, but are not limited to: (a) the accuracy of geologic interpretations and studies of the orebodies at the Cerro de Maimon Mine; (b) the content of the orebody in respect of the Cerro de Maimon Mine; (c) the ability of the sulphide and oxide plants to operate at their design capacities; (d) certain assumptions relating to the market price for copper, gold and silver and the expected levels of supply and demand for copper, gold and silver; (e) there being no... (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
NuVista Energy Ltd.: Third Quarter Interim Report Nov 13, 2009
We believe natural gas prices will increase as supply and demand fundamentals adjust but the timing and pace of this increase is uncertain ... We believe natural gas prices will increase as supply and demand fundamentals adjust but the timing and pace of this increase is uncertain. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
World gold supply 'runs out'... Nov 12, 2009
It is a good thing the pound is not backed by gold reserves, it will devalue quicker and the real fundamentals will drive its value, namely supply and demand. AlanH on November 12, 2009 at 07:57 AM. (The Drudge Report)
The cheapest places to live Nov 12, 2009
I can argue that the cheap suburbs above are not cheap actually quite expensive given the supply and demand characteristics of the areas. I don't believe in buying something cheap or below market value. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
The principles of contract killers Nov 12, 2009
"Not since the publication of Alfred Marshall's Principles of Economics in 1890 has such a significant theory relating to the concept of supply and demand been established," said the budding economic hall of famer Byron Fisher in a press release sent to the Australian media ... Fisher's book The Supply and Demand Paradox: A Treatise on Economics has already been gathering dust for more than two years. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Press Release: Malawi -- Press Statement at the end of the IMF Staff Mission Nov 12, 2009
The mission also supported the authorities commitment to a more flexible exchange regime, which would lead to a better balance between supply and demand of foreign exchange. Structural reforms are also needed to ensure that, over time, the exchange regime supports a more rapid growth in exports relative to imports. (IMF News)
First home buyers 'may be priced out' Nov 12, 2009
"It's a simple supply and demand equation," he said. The premier said that if the urban growth boundaries were not extended many first home buyers would be priced out of the market. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Destiny Resource Services Corp. Announces Q3'09 Results Nov 12, 2009
The oil market is influenced by global supply and demand considerations and by the supply management practices of OPEC. The natural gas market is primarily influenced by North American supply and demand and by the price of competing fuels. The risks associated with external competition are minimized by concentrating Company activities in areas where it has demonstrated technical and operational advantages and by employing highly competent professional staff. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Expo showcases innovative products Nov 12, 2009
While a handful of construction businesses have thus far gotten away with ignoring the green-building movement, Novak said that resistance is being wiped out by good old-fashioned supply and demand. "Nine out of 10 customers are asking for sustainability," he said. (AZCentral -- Business)
The Rudd Government's attention has been understandably transfixed by executive pay. Nov 11, 2009
Speaking yesterday about executive salaries in general, the visiting chairman of HSBC, Stephen Green, acknowledged the matter was all about supply and demand and said it was appropriate as long as the pricing signals were not distorted. In other words, as long as pay reflected real tangible gains. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
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UPtown Thrift in Downtown Lodi offers discounts, hope. Connecting You to Your Community Lodi, California. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Divestco Reports 2009 Q3 Results Nov 11, 2009
However, the demand and pricing of licensing revenue depends on the activity levels of oil and gas producers and these activity levels are determined, in part, by commodity prices, supply and demand for oil and natural gas, and access to credit and capital markets over which Divestco has no influence or control ... Statements that contain words such as "could', "should", "can", "anticipate", "expect", "believe", "will", "may" and similar expressions and statements relating to matters that are... (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
UPtown Thrift in Downtown Lodi offers discounts, hope Nov 11, 2009
Connecting You to Your Community Lodi, California. The following stories have received the most reader comments during the last 7 days. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
US agricultural data take toll Nov 11, 2009
Agricultural commodities came under pressure on Tuesday after the US government released its latest update on supply and demand. held near record levels above the $1,100 mark and crude oil consolidated after a strong rise the previous session. (FT.com -- Markets)
Atlanta home prices rise Nov 11, 2009
What s going to happen is old-fashioned supply and demand is going to kick in, and [it] already has in some places, Forsman said. There hasn t been a lot of building, so people looking to buy are turning toward resales, which is also allowing the price to come up. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Apartment owners face challenges in 2010 Nov 10, 2009
That could translate to Class A occupancy stabilizing in the first half of 2010, while lower tier supply and demand is expected to balance in mid-2010, the report said. Sales velocity has been slow so far in 2009, it said, although some capital is moving off the sidelines to take advantage of higher cap rates. (Austin Business Journal, TX)
Angle Announces 2009 Third Quarter Results Nov 10, 2009
The price of natural gas in North America is primarily related to the domestic supply and demand equation ... The price of crude oil is set in U.S. dollars on the world market and is influenced by global supply and demand factors as well as exogenous events, such as terrorist activity in oil exporting countries ... Commodity prices are expected to remain volatile for the near future as a result of market uncertainties over the supply and demand of these commodities due to the current state of... (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Trican-2009 Third Quarter Results Nov 10, 2009
Crude oil supply and demand fundamentals are in better balance than the North American natural gas market and as a result, we expect oil prices to continue to be supported in the US$70 to US$80 per barrel range. We anticipate this range of oil prices to result in oil-focused exploration and production (E&P) companies maintaining or modestly increasing their current expenditure levels. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
INTERVIEW - Climate deal to prevent doubling of energy bills - IEA Nov 10, 2009
Its previous WEOs on the long-term supply and demand picture have always stressed the need for investment in a wide range of energy supplies. As the adviser to 28 industrialised nations, the IEA does not officially forecast prices, but makes assumptions as part of its analysis of future energy fundamentals. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Click to read:Stocks Hit New High for 2009 Nov 10, 2009
" by spaceatoms November 9, 2009 10:47 PM EST I love the comments and I don't know why we have to hear about the Theft Street Casino all the time. Hey, they should have reports about the Mirage and all the other casinos in Vegas and talk it up also. Its pretty obvious now what is going on, more inflation in the market to drive up stock prices and outrageous compensation packages to only the players in big companies as winter quickly approaches and more estrogen is pumping around the world. The... (CBS News)
Will there be enough corn? Nov 10, 2009
What is that delicate balance that must met between supply and demand ... They say livestock feed has been the dominant use of corn for the past 35 years, but those prospects have moderated because of the economic struggle in the livestock industry to balance meat supply and demand. (Midwest Bulls Eye, NE)
City of Lodi staff looking into possibility of limiting number of taco trucks (603) Nov 10, 2009
" Is there so little to do in Lodi that city staff needs to put the squeeze on small business owners like these? At least these folks are working hard and trying to make an honest living for themselves - which is more than I can say for some residents of this city and county. Maybe the city would prefer that they go into a new line of work like...oh let's say...pimping themselves out on the streets, stealing cars, or selling drugs. Better yet, they could just go on welfare and food stamps, or... (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Pro & Con: Are higher co-pays the answer to controlling medical costs? Nov 10, 2009
Everybody should have air conditioning, but they don t and health care, like electricity, is subject to the law of supply and demand. I think if the American people said everybody, including Medicare recipients, should pay something for medical care whenever we use it, Medicare costs would go down. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Winchester Town Meeting wraps up for fall 2009 Nov 10, 2009
The objectives of the study are to develop information on parking supply and demand in the Town Center and parking management options, including pricing, enforcement and changes to physical parking capacity such as consolidation or expansion or existing parking areas, changes to on-street parking supply and policies, changes to lot parking supply and policies, the use and availability of satellite parking, and criteria for considering the construction of additional parking lots, spaces, garages,... (Winchester Star, MA, MA)
Malaysia's construction sector to grow 3.5% in 2009 Nov 10, 2009
"The industry as a whole, will need to take stock of its position in the market and reassess financial strenth, technical expertise, branding and reputation. "It has to restructure itself and invest in new technology and systems to build capacity in order to compete, either locally or abroad," he highlighted. Ahmad Husni said the government would continue to promote the public-private partnership initiatives, in line with the aspiration to increase the role of the latter in the economy.... (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Red Sox GM takes first step toward next year Nov 10, 2009
We ll do a little bit more in-depth analysis of supply and demand and try to figure out what the market might look like before we decide on Alex s option for next year. So that s what the Sox did. (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
Aiming for 6pc GDP growth till 2020 Nov 9, 2009
However, he said, companies now faced difficulties finding knowledge workers due to the imbalance of supply and demand, and there was therefore a need to ensure that the education system and social environment attract and retain talent for now and in the future. Najib said ICT should not just be seen as an industry to be developed but also as an enabler for major economic sectors to increase their productivity and efficiency so that there whould also be more initiatives to benefit citizens and... (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Elizabeth Kolbert: The latest reasoning about our irrational ways. Nov 9, 2009
In that case, price is not being determined by the interplay of supply and demand; price is, in a sense, determining itself. SEYMOUR CHWAST. (New Yorker)
Misconceptions That Mar Medical Care Nov 9, 2009
To the extent that the government imposes some form of price control by refusing to pay doctors, hospitals or pharmaceutical companies as much as they would receive through supply and demand in a free market, that does not lower the costs either. It simply means that the government refuses to pay all those costs and such refusals to pay costs have a centuries-old track record of leading to a reduction in the amount supplied, whether what has been subject to price controls has been housing,... (Investors Business Daily)
* MOTC looks for ways to rebalance taxi supply Nov 9, 2009
The Ministry of Transportation and Communications (MOTC) is researching ways to balance supply and demand in the market for taxis. Research by the ministrys Institute of Transportation (IOT) showed that the supply of taxis far exceeds the demand. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
‘Smart grid’ raises specter of an energy Gestapo Nov 8, 2009
"Sigh. Where are the adult conservatives? The whole world wonders. Is there such a thing as a constructive solution to any challenge our right wingers don't see as somebody out to get them?Hey, how about having fewer kids? Problem solved and no gestapo. Huh?There he goes again, advocating a family planning gestapo.Anyway, one way a smart grid might could work is you have a continuously variable electricity price, which you broadcast through the internet and/or the paging band. Remember pagers?... (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
A day in the life of a pandemic Nov 8, 2009
It is a task that is equal parts science and art, supply and demand. It takes into account which of eight different vaccine formulations are being made available by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the agency that buys all the doses and functions as the national clearinghouse. (Boston Globe)
EDF, French Utilities Near Plans to Improve Transparency in Power Market Nov 7, 2009
The U.K. is now the only European gas market that provides supply and demand data in near real time. Wed also welcome the extension of similar transparency requirements to the gas sector where things remain distinctly murky, RWEs Dawson said. (Bloomberg -- UK)
A Meaty Debate Nov 7, 2009
Prices would change, but people would be able to start responding to the laws of supply and demand. Free choice is the answer. (Townhall.com)
Top rating for four banks Nov 6, 2009
The adjustments to deposit rates and mortgage loans were driven by supply and demand but these would not lead to huge changes in interest rates, Promod said, adding that the impact was insignificant in the short term. RAM expects Bank Negara to keep the overnight policy rate unchanged at 2% until the first half of next year, as the cost of fund at that level is still comfortable to support funding and consumption. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Productivity Up: Bad News for Job Seekers? Nov 6, 2009
Wages for UNSKILLED labor are ENTIRELY AFFECTED by the minimum wage laws, and NOTHING ELSE. Wages for SKILLED labor are affected MAINLY by the laws of supply and demand - when there's unemployed skilled labor out there, wages for skilled labor start falling and continue falling until the unemployed skilled labor pool starts shrinking. Furthermore, each industry has it's own labor pool of skilled laborers since skilled labor doesn't have a lot of horizontal mobility. (CBS News)
Breakwater Resources Ltd.'s Third Quarter 2009 Financial and Operating Results Nov 6, 2009
Such statements are based on a number of assumptions which may prove to be incorrect, including, but not limited to, the following assumptions: that there is no material deterioration in general business and economic conditions; that there is no unanticipated fluctuation of interest rates and foreign exchange rates; that the supply and demand for, deliveries of, and the level and volatility of prices of zinc, copper, lead, gold and silver and the Company's other primary metals and minerals... (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Prices take wing Nov 6, 2009
Supply and demand Wing prices took off over the summer and shot to the sky with the beginning of football season. One problem is with supply. (Erie Times-News, PA)
