Posts Tagged ‘michigan’

Carlos X. Alexandre submits:cConsumer sentiment, one of the most-watched data series, is believed to provide a window into future spending; its importance is derived from the fact that the consumer provides the economic fuel. Over the last few weeks. Full story

Aquila Resources Inc. and HudBay Minerals Inc. Full story

Patrick Heller of Liberty Coin Service in Michigan suggests there may be a shortage of physical silver for delivery through COMEX and the LBMA. Full story

2,200-year-old coin found in Israel Photo credit: Sharon Webb Sharon Herbert and her team were wrapping up their dig at the Tel Kedesh site in Israel, sweeping the site in the 140-degree heat, when a student showed University of Michigan doctoral Full story

Overview: the FTSE 100 slipped 0.7% at the end of the day after the corporate results that came out in the US today failed to meet expectations, while the University of Michigan consumer sentiment index plummeted from 76 to 66.5. Essar Energy (LON:ESSR) Full story

Gold prices improved today after the US dollar showed weakness ahead of key economic data, including the University of Michigan consumer sentiment index and US retail sales update, which is expected to show a decline in spending. Full story

Mar. 7--Nevada offers investors a dicey backdrop for stock investments. Unemployment ran 13 percent in December in the Silver State, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Full story