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Fed's Bullard: don't see support for negative rates
ReutersFRANKFURT (Reuters) - There is not sufficient support to take interest rates into negative territory in the United States, a top Fed official said on Tuesday. St. Louis Fed President James Bullard said such a policy of negative rates would run out of...Tags: Money and Monetary Policy, Economy, Business and Finance
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Hopes rise for deal on delayed EU insurance rules
ReutersLONDON (Reuters) - The European Union is nearing a deal on long-delayed insurance rules that the bloc has touted as a regulatory benchmark for the world to follow, regulatory and policy officials said. The rules, known as "Solvency II", will seek to...Tags: Money and Monetary Policy, Parliament, European Parliament, Justice System, Politics
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Chicago-area public pension funding gap rises 16.7 pct in 2011 -report
ReutersCHICAGO, May 21 (Reuters) - The funding gap for 10 Chicago-area public pension systems widened by 16.7 percent to $32 billion in fiscal 2011 from fiscal 2010, heightening the risk of tax increases or service cuts for residents, a report by a civic...Tags: Rahm Emanuel, Chicago Park District, Pension and Welfare, Local Government, Politics
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Crest Financial protests Clearwire vote delay, opposes new bid
ReutersMay 21 (Reuters) - Major Clearwire Corp shareholder Crest Financial on Tuesday said it was opposed to Sprint Nextel Corp's newly raised bid for the company. Crest also protested Clearwire's decision to postpone a shareholder vote, which had been...Tags: Sprint Nextel Corporation, Economy, Business and Finance
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Chicago-area pension funding gap jumps to $32 billion: report
ReutersThe Chicago-based Civic Federation said Tuesday the funding gap for 10 Chicago-area public pension systems widened by 16.7 percent to $32 billion in fiscal 2011 from the year, warning of service cuts or tax hikes to bridge the gap. The civic watchdog...Tags: Chicago Park District, Rahm Emanuel, Chicago Transit Authority, Pension and Welfare, Local Government
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COLUMN - How much does Jamie Dimon matter?
ReutersBy Bethany McLean May 21 (Reuters) - So today is the day. After weeks of near-constant coverage of the big decision - will JPMorgan Chase shareholders keep Jamie Dimon as chairman and CEO or relegate him to just CEO? - the verdict came at JPMorgan's...Tags: The New York Times, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Rupert Murdoch, Economy, Business and Finance, Derivative Securities
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Yahoo's rise in Asia offsets risk from Tumblr bet
ReutersSAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Yahoo Inc Chief Executive Marissa Mayer's $1.1 billion acquisition of blogging service Tumblr will be a test of her ability to revive the aging Web portal. Luckily for her, her performance may be graded generously. Mayer faces...Tags: Advertising, Culture, Economy, Business and Finance, Consumers, News Corp.
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MOVES- M&G Investments, Milton Group, BCS Financial Group
ReutersMay 21 (Reuters) - The following financial services industry appointments were announced on Tuesday. To inform us of other job changes, email to moves@thomsonreuters.com. WELLS FARGO & CO The bank appointed James Vargo senior vice president and...Tags: Petroleum Industry, Research, AllianceBernstein Holding LP, Mutual Funds, Economy, Business and Finance
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Fed's Bullard recommends euro zone consider QE
ReutersFRANKFURT (Reuters) - A top Federal Reserve official urged the European Central Bank on Tuesday to consider employing a U.S.-style quantitative easing program to counter slowing inflation and recession in the euro zone. The ECB has engaged in bond...Tags: Money and Monetary Policy, Inflation and Deflation, Economic Indicator, Bonds, Economic Policy
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Ken Griffin calls Illinois tax incentives cronyism
Tribune staff reporterCitadel founder Kenneth Griffin named and shamed local corporations that have taken tax incentives from the state’s financially strapped government in a Monday evening speech to a prominent Chicago business group. "The last election cycle I called...Tags: Republican Party, Rahm Emanuel, Chicago Teachers Union, Mutual Funds, Economic Policy
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St. Joseph County finance board approves investment policy
South Bend TribuneSOUTH BEND -- The St. Joseph County Board of Finance members met today to vote on how to invest the county's savings, which averages between $100 million and $110 million. County Treasurer Mike Kruk said the adopted resolution brings county policy in...Tags: Money and Monetary Policy, Investments, Economy, Business and Finance, Personal Investing
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Shares edge higher, S&P 500 at fresh all-time high
Reuters* Investors looking for clarity on Fed stimulus program * Dollar index firmer but down from near three-year high * Yen dips after Japan minister says seeks 'balance' for currency * Commodities fall, gold and oil weaker on the day By Ryan Vlastelica...Tags: Metal and Mineral, Money and Monetary Policy, S&P 500, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Financial Markets
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