REUTERS/Brendan McDermidTraders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Nov. 5, 2010.US presidents don’t usually talk about stocks.But when they do, everyone listens. Because, who wouldn’t love to remind everyone that the President of the United States, like us, is terrible at making stock market calls.However, it turns out that President Barack Obama made one of the […]
Cuba Policy; China (Trade-Biotech); and, the Agricultural EconomyCategories: Agricultural Economy /China /TradeCuba PolicyGeoff Dyer and Marc Frank reported yesterday at The Financial Times Online that, “The US is to open talks with Cuba about establishing full diplomatic relations and reopening an embassy in Havana, potentially bringing to an end more than five decades of hostility and one of the last vestiges […]
Ag Economy; Biotech; Biofuels; Policy Issues; and, Budget Developments- FridayCategories: Agricultural Economy /Budget /Ethanol /Farm Bill /TradeAgricultural EconomyAn update yesterday from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations stated that, “Latest indications confirm that world cereal production will reach an all-time record of more than 2.5 billion tonnes in 2014.“Buoyed by bumper crops in Europe and a record maize […]
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Policy Issues; Ag Economy; Trade; Tax Extenders; Regs; Biotech; and, ImmigrationCategories: Agricultural Economy /Farm Bill /Immigration /Regulations /TradePolicy IssuesBill Tomson reported yesterday at Politico that, “‘It’s never too early to start on the next farm bill,’ said Rep. Mike Conaway, the next chairman of the House Agriculture Committee.“The Texas Republican, whose position in the top agriculture post was confirmed Tuesday by […]
Benchmarks were little changed on Friday after reports that the U.S. nonfarm payroll employment increased at a slower pace than expected, while unemployment rate declined to a six-year low. The S&P 500 and the Dow posted marginal gains, which were enough to help them settle at record highs for the third consecutive session. On the other hand, the Nasdaq failed […]
Five years ago, President Obama signed the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act.That law, enacted in memory of two people brutally killed in hate crimes, has generated important police training and outreach to prevent crimes rooted in hate-filled discrimination and bigotry. It also has produced comprehensive statistics — in tandem with the Hate Crime Statistics Act […]
The S&P 500 and Dow Jones posted record gains yesterday, utterly astonishing televangelist Pat Robertson, who found himself unable to explain how the stock market is going up under President Obama.On “The 700 Club” this morning, Robertson argued both that such positive economic news comes in spite of Obama’s purportedly disastrous leadership — because “Obama and his crew are doing […]
Ukrainians in Czech Republic called up to serve in…12 Aug 2014 10:00 – Czech News AgencyAn estimated 20,000 men living in the country have been drafted by the Ukrainian military to fight t [ … ]Half of Czechs say they fear war may hit country11 Aug 2014 09:00 – Czech News AgencyConflict in Ukraine has people on edge; more than […]
Get Forex buy/sell signals directly to your email and by SMS.To learn more click hereDecember Comex Gold futures posted a potentially bearish closing price reversal top on Friday after slamming into a cluster of resistance. The typically leads to a 2 to 3 day break equal to at least 50% of the last rally.Daily December Comex GoldThe short-term range is […]
