Market News
U.S. Wind Farms Get Leeway in Bird Kills
Wall Street Journal - 7 Dec 2013 02:09
A newly finalized U.S. rule would grant wind farms and other projects 30-year exemptions from prosecution for accidentally kill federally protected eagles provided they take steps to avoid such kills.
Why Japan May Matter More Than Tapering
Forbes - 7 Dec 2013 20:30
Japan is likely to launch even more QE in early 2014 and a much lower yen may result. That'll have dramatic consequences, perhaps greater than US tapering.
Income Inequality: Here's How Much The Wealth Gap Has Widened In Last 45 Years [CHARTS]
IBTimes - 7 Dec 2013 17:37
In 2012, the median household income was $51,017, just a smidgen higher than it was in 2011, and 6 percent lower than in 2007, according to recently released poverty and income data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statisti...
Deluge of Muni Debt on Tap
Wall Street Journal - 7 Dec 2013 06:41
U.S. municipalities are rushing to borrow money in the bond markets by year-end, aiming to get cash in hand while interest rates remain low.
Tin Market Rattled by Indonesia Ban
Wall Street Journal - 7 Dec 2013 01:52
Tin prices rose to a nearly five-week high on the London Metal Exchange, after Indonesia said it would indeed tighten control of its rich natural-resources sector.
The Week Ahead: Where Will Stocks Finish The Year?
Forbes - 7 Dec 2013 01:43
Many who are not invested in stocks have been fighting the urge to buy stocks as the market moves higher and higher. The evidence continues to suggest that the public is still not very invested in the stock market. As ra...