HONG KONG NEWS|MARCH 3, 2011, 3:40 P.M. ET
Hedge-Fund Maven Paulson Gets Hong Kong License
By NISHA GOPALAN
HONG KONG—Hedge-fund manager John Paulson, who made his name betting against subprime mortgages in 2007, is the latest high-profile investor to expand into Asia.
Thursday, March 3, 2011
S&P: Asian Central Banks face the challenge of managing inflation and capital inflows
Asian Central Banks face the challenge of managing inflation and capital inflows (00:10:54 min)
The risks of a double-dip recession may have receded, but inflation is hogging the headlines again. Asian central banks are about to face another challenging year in 2011, responding to inflation and struggling to deal with capital inflows. In this podcast, Kim Eng Tan, Standard & Poor’s Director of Sovereign and International Public Finance Ratings, will share his views on capital control’s impact on Asian sovereign ratings, and alternatives to capital controls in managing inflation in Asia.
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The risks of a double-dip recession may have receded, but inflation is hogging the headlines again. Asian central banks are about to face another challenging year in 2011, responding to inflation and struggling to deal with capital inflows. In this podcast, Kim Eng Tan, Standard & Poor’s Director of Sovereign and International Public Finance Ratings, will share his views on capital control’s impact on Asian sovereign ratings, and alternatives to capital controls in managing inflation in Asia.
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S&P: Leveraged Buyouts: What's Behind The Resurgence
Leveraged Buyouts: What's Behind The Resurgence (00:08:11 min)
As the first quarter of 2011 draws to a close, the resurgent leveraged buyout (LBO) market has continued to pick up steam, although these deals are nowhere near the size of the mega-transactions of 2005 to 2007. In this CreditMatters TV segment, Standard & Poor's Director Allyn Arden discusses the state of the LBO market and explains why healthier credit markets and substantial cash balances from private equity investors may provide the perfect environment for LBOs to flourish.
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As the first quarter of 2011 draws to a close, the resurgent leveraged buyout (LBO) market has continued to pick up steam, although these deals are nowhere near the size of the mega-transactions of 2005 to 2007. In this CreditMatters TV segment, Standard & Poor's Director Allyn Arden discusses the state of the LBO market and explains why healthier credit markets and substantial cash balances from private equity investors may provide the perfect environment for LBOs to flourish.
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CNN Money: Home prices: The double-dip is near
Home prices: The double-dip is near
By Les Christie, staff writer March 3, 2011: 12:47 PM ET
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- That big sucking sound you heard last week? That was the air being taken out of the housing market by a slew of bad reports followed by some dire predictions by an industry bubble-spotter.
By Les Christie, staff writer March 3, 2011: 12:47 PM ET
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- That big sucking sound you heard last week? That was the air being taken out of the housing market by a slew of bad reports followed by some dire predictions by an industry bubble-spotter.
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
WSJ: Can the Yuan Replace the Dollar?
MARCH 2, 2011
Can the Yuan Replace the Dollar?
By SHEN HONG
SHANGHAI—It's practically a given that China will overtake the U.S. as the world's largest economy, probably within the next two decades.
Can the Yuan Replace the Dollar?
By SHEN HONG
SHANGHAI—It's practically a given that China will overtake the U.S. as the world's largest economy, probably within the next two decades.
CNN Money: Gross warns QE2's end could sink markets
Gross warns QE2's end could sink markets
Posted by Colin Barr
March 2, 2011 10:56 am
Bill Gross says stocks and bonds could be in for a world of hurt this summer.
Posted by Colin Barr
March 2, 2011 10:56 am
Bill Gross says stocks and bonds could be in for a world of hurt this summer.
Bloomberg: Portugal, Greece Ratings Kept on Negative Outlook by S&P on Debt Concerns
Portugal, Greece Ratings Kept on Negative Outlook by S&P on Debt Concerns
By Mike Millard and Aki Ito - Mar 2, 2011 12:53 PM GMT+0900
The debt ratings of Portugal and Greece remain at risk of being cut due to concern about how a European Union rescue fund may affect holders of the two nations’ sovereign bonds, Standard & Poor’s said.
By Mike Millard and Aki Ito - Mar 2, 2011 12:53 PM GMT+0900
The debt ratings of Portugal and Greece remain at risk of being cut due to concern about how a European Union rescue fund may affect holders of the two nations’ sovereign bonds, Standard & Poor’s said.
S&P: Why U.S. Affordable Housing Ratings Stabilized In 2010
Why U.S. Affordable Housing Ratings Stabilized In 2010 (00:10:06 min)
Affordable project-based housing ratings stabilized in 2010 after a tough 2009. What’s behind the turnaround? In this CreditMatters TV segment, Standard & Poor’s Director Mikiyon Alexander looks at the trends in ratings performance over the past few years, Section 8 housing and our expectations for new issuance, the effect of bond insurance on the sector, and more.
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Affordable project-based housing ratings stabilized in 2010 after a tough 2009. What’s behind the turnaround? In this CreditMatters TV segment, Standard & Poor’s Director Mikiyon Alexander looks at the trends in ratings performance over the past few years, Section 8 housing and our expectations for new issuance, the effect of bond insurance on the sector, and more.
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Tuesday, March 1, 2011
WJS: Bernanke: Fed Ready to Tackle Inflation if Necessary
MONEY|MARCH 1, 2011, 3:37 P.M. ET
Bernanke: Fed Ready to Tackle Inflation if Necessary
Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said Tuesday the U.S. central bank is ready to respond as necessary to a surge in global commodity prices caused in part by unrest in the Middle East, though he said inflation expectations remain low.
Bernanke: Fed Ready to Tackle Inflation if Necessary
Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said Tuesday the U.S. central bank is ready to respond as necessary to a surge in global commodity prices caused in part by unrest in the Middle East, though he said inflation expectations remain low.
Bloomberg: Stocks Rise as Buffett Eyes M&A; Oil Falls, Dollar Index Drops
Stocks Rise as Buffett Eyes M&A; Oil Falls, Dollar Index Drops
By Stephen Kirkland and Rita Nazareth - Mar 1, 2011 6:11 AM GMT+0900
U.S. stocks rallied, extending a third monthly gain, as billionaire investor Warren Buffett said he’s looking to make acquisitions and reports signaled a strengthening American economy. Oil retreated as Saudi Arabia offered to make up for lost output in Libya. The dollar slid.
By Stephen Kirkland and Rita Nazareth - Mar 1, 2011 6:11 AM GMT+0900
U.S. stocks rallied, extending a third monthly gain, as billionaire investor Warren Buffett said he’s looking to make acquisitions and reports signaled a strengthening American economy. Oil retreated as Saudi Arabia offered to make up for lost output in Libya. The dollar slid.
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