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Lloyd’s (LLOY) to takeover HBOS (HBOS)

September 18, 2008 · Filed Under International Investing · Comments 
“The deal’s being described as a private sector solution – but this could never have happened without government backing, for reasons we’ll go into in a moment.” — John Stepek Blogger’s note: You may not have noticed, but two of the Big Five banks in the UK just agreed to a merger. The news [...]

Can the Fed Stop Inflation?

June 24, 2008 · Filed Under US Stocks and Markets · Comments 
“Soaring inflation means the credibility of the legal tender in your wallet is being called into question. In other words, does your dollar really have any value?” — Jack Crooks by Jack Crooks Baltimore – (TFN): All over the world, everyone from market analysts to your average grocery shopper has been buzzing about inflation lately. [...]

Global Banking Crisis: “New Deal” of central banks spells trouble for India

December 26, 2007 · Filed Under International Investing · Comments 
"Santa Claus glides mysteriously. Helicopter Ben requires expensive aviation fuel and adds to global warming when he does his rescue act. Whatever the vehicle, the action is the same: Flood the world with more money and pray." — Ajit Dayal by Ajit Dayal, equitymaster.com Baltimore — (TFN): A week ago, the central banks of [...]