LOL @ "boosted by hopes". What plan can there possibly be that would make any sense, other than restructuring?

European stocks boosted by debt crisis hopes

It has been. But that changed when the gold standard was abolished.

Greeks to vote on future in eurozone?

Unless G-Pap expects the results to be falsified, a referendum is the end of road for his government, and the so-called "austerity" plans. And with that, the default is all but certain.

Greeks to vote on future in eurozone?

Yes, the S&P sure is concerned with panic avoidance issues. Let's all expect an apology from them any day now, since they only meant to reassure everyone by issuing the downgrade. Now, sarcasm aside - I do not see anything wrong with S&P losing ...

S&P Seen Surrendering to Tea Party Costing U.S. Taxpayer

I wonder if S&P employees are allowed to short the market and if they are and if they do, doesn't that imply insider trading? Someone should take a long hard look at who benefits financially from inducing panic...

S&P Explains Why The "$2 Trillion Error" Is Irrelevant

I did apologize by admitting I was wrong for prematurely calling BS. However, I would still like to not see rumors and speculations posted here before they become true - but that's just me, I guess. Over the last couple of years I have been noticing ...

Rumor: S&P Will Downgrade US Credit Rating After Markets Close

Ok, so I was wrong and the rumor is not a rumor anymore... gotta admire the size of the balls hanging off S&P's groin. I actually think all these downgrades are little more than a political game of ping pong that aims to restore "equilibrium" to the ...

Rumor: S&P Will Downgrade US Credit Rating After Markets Close

The point is - it's already well after the close and nothing has happened, hence I call bullshit. You should probably just delete this posting if you can.

Rumor: S&P Will Downgrade US Credit Rating After Markets Close

Yohay: why are you reposting someone else's unfounded rumors? Isn't this supposed to be a news section? Please find something better to do with your time.

Rumor: S&P Will Downgrade US Credit Rating After Markets Close

Intervention or not, possible double bottom has formed on the daily. Fundamentally, the yen is vastly overextended. At this stage, going long is a higher probability trade than shorting.

The Bank Of Japan Is Coming!!! (Or, Most Likely, Not)

Yeah, democracy is not always the right answer, not when it's broken anyway.

Lawmakers race against clock on debt limit

If it wasn't for the pictures, I'd think this is April Fool's day joke. Two questions: 1. How can this "businessman" remain anonymous? 2. Do the pirates know about this? I think they should...

A Malaysian Businessman Just Spent $4.8 Billion On A Yacht Made Of Solid Gold

Get that printing press fired up, Ben!

Fed planning for potential default

I don't get it. If time is running out and the useless politicians can't agree on anything, why not raise the ceiling by, say, $200B which would buy some more time and allow them to continue bickering for another two months??? Seems pretty ...

Credit Ratings Agencies May Want to Tread Carefully

Are Moody's employees allowed to trade FX? If so, how can I get a job there? That would be like getting paid twice working one job.

Moody's Puts US AAA Rating On Downgrade Review

Here comes the next wild 24 hours on the markets.

Moody's Puts US AAA Rating On Downgrade Review

Yeah, it's paying off so well, the nation is about to default on its debt.

Surprise! The big bad bailout is paying off

Do the math - the cumulative change since April is next to 0. This is obviously wildly bullish.

Australia Labour Force Jun 2011