November 14, 2008

Economy

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December 30, 2007

The Freecycle Network - swap your trash

The Freecycle Network organization is organizing a worldwide network for individuals and groups to divert reusable goods for reuse.

This idea has been copied by uncountable groups and sites around the world.

Deron Beal set up the first Freecycle group in Tucson. The concept has since spread to over 50 countries, with thousands of local groups and millions of members.

Link your freecycle account to facebook… Read the rest of this entry »

October 31, 2007

Fed cuts the rates

Wall Street jumps after rate cut. The Federal Reserve lowered interest rates as expected to 4.50 percent.

The Dow rose after the decision, as well as the Standard & Poor’s 500 index and the Nasdaq composite index.

The dollar moved to a new all-time low after the Federal Reserve cut, the euro bought $1.4477, up from $1.4434.

If we still would have the German Mark (DM), we could see an all-time high of this old currency.

A lower dollar drives the demand for U.S. goods, but there is also an inflationary risk. It is pushing up the price of oil. Read the rest of this entry »

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