Sparks fly in congressional debate in Tracy

TRACY — The political chasm widened further between Rep. Jerry McNerney, D-Pleasanton, and GOP challenger Dean Andal of Stockton in the candidates’ first and only face-to-face showdown.
Before a packed and vocal crowd perched on folding metal chairs in a middle school gym Saturday night, the 11th District candidates came down on opposite sides of nearly […]


Dollar Sheds Overnight Gains on Paulson Comments; BoE Holds Rates, London Stocks Slide

Dollar Sheds Overnight Gains on Paulson Comments; BoE Holds Rates, London Stocks Slide
JPN Corporate Goods Price Index Up 5.6% on the Year
In Japan, the Corporate Goods Price Index, a measure of producer prices, rose 5.6% in June compared to a year ago. It’s the fastest annual rate in 27 years. On the month, prices were […]


London Session Recap

London Session Recap
Alas, we have finally reached (rate) decision day for the Bank of England and the European Central Bank. As expected, London trading opened with average volume and volatility by most measures, but activity waned as the session progressed towards the 0700 EDT (1200 GMT) and 0745 EDT (1245 GMT) announcements. That is not […]