Bond Report: Treasurys head to weekly gain after weak data
Short-term yields hit a record low, having their best week since early May. feeds.marketwatch.com |
Will edgier college marketing get a failing grade?
By ERIC GORSKI 2010-09-19T04:12:14ZDrake University hoped a bold, blue "D+" on a direct-mail piece and its admissions website would grab the attention of high school kids inundated with same-old, same-old college recruitment material.... hosted.ap.org |
Politics and the art of sponsorship
Sir Andrew Motion, chairman of the Man Booker Prize judges, made an eloquent speech at Tuesday night's award ceremony extolling philanthropy. Patronage of the arts is becoming more crucial as the cuts take a hold. telegraph.co.uk |
Fed chief Ben Bernanke hints at more stimulus to fight US deflation
The US Federal Reserve has signalled it is prepared to take unprecedented steps in an effort to get American consumers spending again. telegraph.co.uk |
Currencies: Dollar jumps most in two months after China hike
The U.S. dollar jumps against rivals after China’s surprise rate hike fuels worries about global growth, weighing on commodities, emerging markets and stocks. feeds.marketwatch.com |