Closter NewsLocal news for Closter, NJ continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Commodities Gain for Third Day as Dollar Slump Sparks Raw-Material Demand- March 28, 2008 Commodities rallied for the third straight day as the weakening dollar enhanced the appeal of raw materials as a hedge against inflation. via Bloomberg.comhttp://www.topix.net/city/closter-nj/2008/03/commodities-gain-for-third-day-as-dollar-slum... Hoboken bicyclists strike back- March 26, 2008 These bikes are probably not in Hoboken, but you never know ... Two Hoboken bicyclists fought back this weekend. via The Jersey Journalhttp://www.topix.net/city/closter-nj/2008/03/hoboken-bicyclists-strike-back?fromrss=1 Let's Wait Before Annointing Bernanke "Slayer of the Evil Commodities Bubble"- March 24, 2008 "He has taken extraordinary measures, things that we haven't seen since the Great Depression" The stock market rose at the end of last week and commodities prices fell sharply, all in the wake of the rescue of Bear Stearns . via Seeking Alphahttp://www.topix.net/city/closter-nj/2008/03/lets-wait-before-annointing-bernanke-slayer-o... Bernanke Vindicated as Fed Lending Spurs Commodities Drop, Rally in Stocks- March 21, 2008 The biggest commodity collapse in at least five decades may signal Federal Reserve Chairman Ben S. Bernanke has revived confidence in U.S. financial firms. via Bloomberghttp://www.topix.net/city/closter-nj/2008/03/bernanke-vindicated-as-fed-lending-spurs-comm... Oil, Copper Lead Commodity Slide as Slowing Economy May End Buying Orgy'- March 18, 2008 Crude oil, copper and coffee led a decline in commodities that may be the biggest ever recorded on speculation that a U.S. recession will stall demand for raw materials. via Bloomberg Business Newshttp://www.topix.net/city/closter-nj/2008/03/oil-copper-lead-commodity-slide-as-slowing-ec... Mar-06-08 Governor Corzine Files Judicial Nominations- March 7, 2008 Governor Jon S. Corzine today submitted the following judicial nominations to the State Senate. via State of New Jerseyhttp://www.topix.net/city/closter-nj/2008/03/mar-06-08-governor-corzine-files-judicial-nom... Big gains seen for precious metals- March 5, 2008 "It is hard to see how the monetary environment is going to be anything but supportive of higher gold and commodity prices anytime this year" Gold, silver, platinum and palladium may be the best-performing financial assets so far this year as inflation and slowing economic growth erode the value of bonds and stocks worldwide and many major ... via Philly.comhttp://www.topix.net/city/closter-nj/2008/03/big-gains-seen-for-precious-metals?fromrss=1 Metals may be way out of the monetary muddle- March 3, 2008 "If currencies don't carry a favorable interest over metals, then why not own gold or platinum" GOLD, silver, platinum and palladium may be the best-performing financial assets this year as inflation and slowing growth erode the value of the world's major currencies, bonds and stocks. via Shanghai Dailyhttp://www.topix.net/city/closter-nj/2008/03/metals-may-be-way-out-of-the-monetary-muddle?... |