2010

The Usual Fare Ireland warned it will have to stump up state assets in bailout Moody's: ‘Multi-notch’ downgrade most likely for Ireland - Irish, Business - Independent.ie Authorities may be close to filing insider trader cases |…

Emerging markets are seeing a lot of imported price pressures, causing their economies to overheat and increasing food price pressures. Rahul Bajoria, regional economist at Barclays Capital, sees strong food price pressures in the…

by Win Thin Here are some more thoughts regarding the negative Ireland comments by Moody’s that we highlighted in our daily.  The agency warned of “multi-notch” downgrades to its Aa2 rating, noting that the aid plan will “crystallize…

I am still in catch-up mode this morning but I wanted to highlight a few points on the Irish bailout. The first has to do with the European stress tests. If you recall, the two Irish banks tested were Bank of Ireland and Allied Irish…

From Irish Government The Government today agreed to request financial support from the European Union and the Euro Area Members States. The IMF will also be requested to assist in the provision of support. The Government welcomes…

Highlights The US dollar is trading broadly lower as the details of the Irish bailout emerge with Ireland seeking around €95bln in aid. The euro is up versus the greenback after making an early high of $1.378 but subsequent gains were…

This one is on the new TSA security pat-downs which are designed to intimidate travellers into the full-body scans. This Act may be cited as the `American Traveller Dignity Act of 2010'. No law of the United States shall be construed…

Mr. Obama's Most Recent "2%" Sellout is his Worst Yet Michael Hudson on how President Obama's economic policy has not benefitted ordinary Americans. On The Alleged Irish Bank Deposit Flight My view on why the incipient Irish…

Here's the Canadian spoof version of the new TSA security procedures.  Hat tip Casey Research.

US firms warn Irish over tax move - Telegraph Lessons from history in China's inflation crisis - Telegraph Apple's iPhone SIM card plan thwarted - Telegraph Shane Ross: Honohan: hero of the hour - Independent.ie Currency war: the…