Tag Archives: Economy
Capital Business Investment Up in January
In the largest increase in over a year, the month of January saw US companies purchasing machinery and factory goods at a rate of increase of 7.2 percent over December’s figures. This number, despite fears of tax hikes and sequestration … Continue reading
Oasis Investments Limited: Asian Markets Soar As They Enter 2013
Asian markets have seen significant gains since the beginning of 2013, with dozens of investment companies and financial firms jumping on the bandwagon to benefit from the region’s recovering economies. This Friday’s reports revealed that Japan’s Nikkei Stock Average rose … Continue reading
Less Spending Predicted this Holiday Season
The largest retail trade organization in the world, the National Retail Federation, announced on Tuesday that the economy will most likely see a rise in holiday sales this coming winter of only 4.1 percent, a number reflecting slower growth than … Continue reading
Federal Reserve to Refrain from More Bond Buying
Two influential officials from the Federal Reserve announced on Friday that the central bank should wait before buying more bonds. In addition to cutting overnight interest rates down to nothing in December of 2008, the Federal Reserve also purchased $2.3 … Continue reading
Fourth Quarter Looking Good for Economy
Analysts are expecting close to a 3.5% growth during the 4th quarter of 2011. After a lackluster 3rd quarter, this news is giving a happy feel to the holiday season. Feds Will Ignore for Now It is expected also that … Continue reading