Archive for November, 2008
So what exactly is happening in US economy and why is it happening?
Sunday, November 9th, 2008ASNcutie asked: I’ve taken a delayed interest in the drastic weakening of the US economy. What is US facing? What caused this depression? What’s the current status?
And what is the 700 dollar bailout?Carrick
What allows the US economy to stay afloat, regarding its mountain of debt?
Sunday, November 9th, 2008Justin asked: I am curious as to what final leg(s) we are left standing on? Obviously our economy can be roughly translated as “debt”. As our ability to borrow dwindles, so goes our economy.
Obviously our economy was way overheated in the late 90’s. So now we are contracting; I saw an article comparing Japan of [...]
What would happen to developing nation (India/China etc) stocks if the US economy crashed severely?
Thursday, November 6th, 2008accorn34 asked: It’s my opinion that the US economy is heading for a major economic crash, perhaps even another great depression.
I was just wondering what would happen to an index fund that was invested in emerging markets (such as India/China/Russia etc) if the US economy crashed heavily – both in the short term and long [...]
What Sales People Need in a Down Economy
Thursday, November 6th, 2008Paul Johnson asked: It takes something special to sell in a down economy. Unless sales people are properly equipped, it’s easy for them to get discouraged and give up, perhaps before they even get started. When salespeople stop selling, falling revenues eventually cause pain for all employees and can threaten the very existence of the [...]
How to Buy a Franchise in a Down Economy
Monday, November 3rd, 2008Terrie Hall asked: EDEN PRAIRIE, MN – (November 4, 2008) With inflation rising and consumer spending continuing to drop, can it really be a good time to buy a franchise?“Yes,” said FranChoice President Lori Kiser-Block. “While the headlines concentrate on what isn’t working in our economy, there are still plenty of businesses that are thriving. [...]
SEO and Pay Per Click Downward Economy Tips
Sunday, November 2nd, 2008K. Hanks asked: Many marketing managers have found the first half of 2008 has been nerve wrenching. Turn on the television, radio or open a newspaper and you’ll see that consumer confidence is down, inflation is creeping in and overall confidence in the economy is reaching historical lows.It is not your fault the market is [...]
US Economy Heading for a Hard Landing
Sunday, November 2nd, 2008Australasian Investment Review asked: The US economy is in far worse shape than many in the US think, and is heading for a hard landing.American consumers, who account for 70% of demand and consumption in the huge, $US14.4 trillion economy, are in trouble and cutting back spending, thanks to falling levels of credit.In fact the [...]
Can the Current US Economy fixed by Printing More Dollar Bills?
Saturday, November 1st, 2008Joann M asked: Can the current US economy be fixed by printing more dollar bills by the fed.
I know that US Dollar is the Global Reserve Currency. Does being a reserve currency allow you to print as much as u want without hampering your economy ?
Do you forsee any chance of the reserve currency being [...]