Eagle Eye Opener
Back in the Driver’s Seat: U.S. Set to Displace Russia as Top Oil Producer
Already the world’s largest natural gas producer, the United States has becoming the world’s largest oil producer locked in its sights.
Closedown Trickle-down — Large and Small Businesses Feel the Squeeze
As the U.S. government shutdown enters its 11th day, it is starting to affect more than just the food trucks that line the streets of D.C. at lunch time.
Yields on 10-Year Notes Rise on Rumor of Short-Term Debt Ceiling Increase
It may not indicate that calmer heads are prevailing, but there are signs that House Republicans and Democrats are inching toward a short-term agreement to increase the U.S. debt ceiling and avoid a default.
Gold to Continue Downward Trajectory in 2014 Despite U.S. Uncertainty
“Uncertainty” is certainly the watchword of the day when it comes to the U.S. government shutdown, impending debt-ceiling debate and even the end of quantitative easing.
Not Quite Music to the Ears of Investors
Robert F.X. Silverman’s dream of turning his concert promotion company into a publicly held phenomenon came true yesterday.
Recession Looms If Treasury Uses Tools to Prevent a Default
The U.S. Treasury can avoid a debt default even if Congress fails to raise the government’s $16.7 trillion borrowing limit by Oct. 17 but it would put the United States on a path toward recession.