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Comments, corrections, clarifications, and c*ckups (Crikey)
No related articles. Cathy Bannister writes : Re. " Hamilton: Art or p-rn is not the question " (Monday, item 2). I've been trying to understand how I feel about Bill Henson's photographs.
2008-05-27 08:26:42 -
Lawmakers look at plan to fill payday loan loophole - Morris Daily Herald
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - State lawmakers are looking to tighten restrictions on payday loans after complaints that short-term lenders gouge customers with sky-high interest rates and fees. But some lenders say the solution may open up other loopholes ...
2008-05-27 04:47:00 -
Fitch Rates San Diego County, California $75MM TRANs 'F1+'; Affirms ... - CNBC
SAN FRANCISCO, May 27, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Fitch Ratings has assigned an 'F1+' rating to San Diego County, California's (the county) $75 million tax and revenue anticipation note (TRAN) program note participations, series 2008A. The notes are ...
2008-05-27 03:14:00 -
BOJ chief: Japan interest rate levels appropriate - Reuters
TOKYO, May 27 (Reuters) - Bank of Japan Governor Masaaki Shirakawa said on Tuesday that Japan's short-term interest rates are at appropriate levels considering the country's potential growth rate. "The current levels of real short-term interest rates ...
2008-05-26 09:34:00 -
Mo. student loan agency axing interest rate breaks - Forbes
Missouri's student loan authority plans to stop offering discounted interest rates next month because of financial pressures that are forcing it to seek federal help to continue serving new borrowers. The Missouri Higher Education Loan Authority will ...
2008-05-27 02:38:00 -
'Rates will hit 10% this year' - News.com.au
STANDARD variable home loan interest rates are set to rise into double digits - if bearish predictions by one of Australia's biggest banks come true. ANZ Banking Group Ltd has forecast the central bank will lift official interest rates two more times ...
2008-05-27 07:24:00 -
Yellen vows Fed will prevent inflation spiral - Reuters
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - The Federal Reserve is intent on not letting inflation spiral out of control, even as the economy teeters on the brink of recession, a top Fed policy-maker said on Tuesday, indicating that more interest rate cuts are not in ...
2008-05-27 02:16:00 -
Auction-Rate Securities: Out of Luck (BusinessWeek)
Holders of these bonds backed by student loans are facing big losses, even as issuers begin discounted buybacks
2008-05-27 05:58:21 -
NPT reports 10-month net profit (NZPA via Yahoo!7 Finance)
The National Property Trust (NPT) is reporting a net profit of $18.4 million for the 10 months to the end of March, including $10.
2008-05-27 06:04:48 -
Thailand's political risk rising (Bangkok Post - Thailand's English news)
Thailand's credit outlook is negative and could be downgraded if political and economic conditions deteriorate, according to Worapatr Todhanakasem, the president of Thai Rating and Information Services.
2008-05-27 06:58:54 -
Reuters Business Summary (Reuters via Yahoo! Malaysia News)
Single-family home prices tumble in March
2008-05-27 07:12:13 -
NPT reports handy profit (The New Zealand Herald)
The National Property Trust (NPT) is reporting a net profit of $18.4 million for the 10 months to the end of March, including $10.9m of revaluation gains.
2008-05-27 07:31:08 -
In an Uncertain Market, Hotels May Be Ripe Buys (NYTimes.com via Yahoo! Finance)
While the number of hotel deals during the first quarter plummeted by more than 40 percent, some hotel industry experts see fire sales on the horizon.
2008-05-27 07:37:48 -
Perkasie Borough address financial concerns (Perkasie News-Herald)
After many years of uncertainty, Perkasie Borough Council approved a fund balance and fund transfer policy recently that will create a more finite plan for budgeting, particularly where the borough's electric and general funds are concerned.
2008-05-27 07:46:16 -
Japan's Bonds End 4-Day Decline as Yields May Attract Investors (Bloomberg.com)
May 28 (Bloomberg) -- Japanese bonds were little changed, halting a four-day decline, on speculation yields near a nine- month high will attract buyers before reports that may add to evidence economic growth will slow.
2008-05-27 07:52:35