10 Reasons QE2’s End should be priced into the markets – 24/7 Wall St
IMF warns of increased risks to world economy – BBC
The fund said it was concerned about the continuing Greek debt crisis, the arguments over US deficit plans and the need to curb growth in Asia.
Repurchases running at near record levels – Mark Hulbert, MarketWatch
Companies don’t appear worried about a credit crunch
Stock collapse & $12,000 gold? – Peter Brimelow, MarketWatch
“Many respected analysts are warning that another financial crisis could be on the horizon similar to the one in 2008. They claim that since the 2008 meltdown was not allowed to end naturally, the conclusion is still coming. This is a real possibility since the fundamental, underlying factors that triggered the crisis to begin with still persist. Another possibility is just a renewed recession.”
11 reasons stocks will storm back soon – Jeff Reeves, MarketWatch
3 ways to trade stocks in a volatile market – Michael Sincere’s Rookie Trader
Trading in advance of the end of QE2 is like playing poker with Ben Bernanke. At the moment, at least, the Fed isn’t revealing its hand. Accordingly, traders should brace for more volatility as June 30 approaches, given the state of confusion many market participants are in.
How to profit from the coming Greek default – Matthew Lynn, MarketWatch
Moody’s warns US on consequences of not raising debt limit – Reuters
Moody’s warned Thursday it would consider cutting the United State’s coveted top-notch credit rating if the White House and Congress do not make progress by mid-July in talks to raise the US debt limit.
A US default would roil global financial markets, but few investors are rattled just yet. Wall Street, in large part, expects the debt and deficit negotiations to go down to the wire, as did talks over tax cuts and the 2011 budget.
