Business and Finance world…

Can General Motors and Ford survive?

October 13th, 2008 piotr zukowski

The automakers are staggering, burning through thin cash reserves even as their shares tank. But no one knows when consumers will start buying new vehicles again.

Nearly 1 in 6 homeowners ‘under water’

October 13th, 2008 piotr zukowski

After a housing slump that has pushed values down 30% in some areas, roughly 12 million households owe more than their homes are worth.

How to rescue your retirement

October 13th, 2008 piotr zukowski

You may think you can make up for today’s painful savings losses simply by working longer, but it’s not going to be that easy. Start by taking these 3 vital steps now.

Some banks are still worth a look

October 13th, 2008 piotr zukowski

Royal Bank of Scotland and Barclays are fundamentally sound financials despite their recent losses. Taking these positions is risky, but I could see a return of 300%.

US: 0.6531 USD = 1 AUD 2008-10-10 NYFed noon buying

October 13th, 2008 piotr zukowski

1 Australian Dollar buys 0.6531 United States Dollars - The New York Fed is strongly considering discontinuing the publication of foreign exchange rates at the end of 2008, given the availability of alternative market-based sources for these rates. A final decision will be announced in September 2007. If you have further questions, please email fxrates@ny.frb.org.

US: 2.2972 BRL = 1 USD 2008-10-10 NYFed noon buying

October 13th, 2008 piotr zukowski

1 United States Dollar buys 2.2972 Brazilian Reais - The New York Fed is strongly considering discontinuing the publication of foreign exchange rates at the end of 2008, given the availability of alternative market-based sources for these rates. A final decision will be announced in September 2007. If you have further questions, please email fxrates@ny.frb.org.

US: 1.1900 CAD = 1 USD 2008-10-10 NYFed noon buying

October 13th, 2008 piotr zukowski

1 United States Dollar buys 1.1900 Canadian Dollars - The New York Fed is strongly considering discontinuing the publication of foreign exchange rates at the end of 2008, given the availability of alternative market-based sources for these rates. A final decision will be announced in September 2007. If you have further questions, please email fxrates@ny.frb.org.

US: 6.8357 CNY = 1 USD 2008-10-10 NYFed noon buying

October 13th, 2008 piotr zukowski

1 United States Dollar buys 6.8357 Chinese Yuan - The New York Fed is strongly considering discontinuing the publication of foreign exchange rates at the end of 2008, given the availability of alternative market-based sources for these rates. A final decision will be announced in September 2007. If you have further questions, please email fxrates@ny.frb.org.

US: 5.5298 DKK = 1 USD 2008-10-10 NYFed noon buying

October 13th, 2008 piotr zukowski

1 United States Dollar buys 5.5298 Danish Kroner - The New York Fed is strongly considering discontinuing the publication of foreign exchange rates at the end of 2008, given the availability of alternative market-based sources for these rates. A final decision will be announced in September 2007. If you have further questions, please email fxrates@ny.frb.org.

US: 1.3471 USD = 1 EUR 2008-10-10 NYFed noon buying

October 13th, 2008 piotr zukowski

1 European Monetary Union Euro buys 1.3471 United States Dollars - The New York Fed is strongly considering discontinuing the publication of foreign exchange rates at the end of 2008, given the availability of alternative market-based sources for these rates. A final decision will be announced in September 2007. If you have further questions, please email fxrates@ny.frb.org.