Ed Kim

The Impact of the Beijing Olympics on Commodities Prices

The total production of the 7 Beijing power plants is 25.6 BILLION mWh - thank you CrossProfit. As for my thoughts on the price of coal going down, that stand firm. When the market digests the news of Beijing and other coal burning plants are shutting down or reducing production, traders will try to take advantage, thereby putting downward pressure on spot price.

Visa, Mastercard Risk Ramped Up Competition

Hello noneyabiz. Not a CYA. If you and others can actually comprehend the purpose of the article, which is on the risks facing V and MC. I am not doing an equity analysis; rather a risk analysis focused on the current valuation, not projected valuation or fair valuation. I commented back to User 168884 specifically since what he is suggesting is that a valuation of V in the current market and future growth would also be helpful.

As for good journalism, it does not necessitate a balanced view. Rather it necessitates a position based on facts. However, my blog is not a substitute for mainstream media; it is my analysis of risks facing the market. That's the difference. If you want to call that 'half-assed', then so be it. It is your opinion and you are entitled to it. As for calling me 'Kimmy', I do take exception since only my girlfriend calls me that and you would not qualify to be my girlfriend.

Cheers.

The Problem With Capital One Financial

Clarification on what Patrick1980SC stated. FHLB is a private membership entity that was created by the act of congress in 1932 for the sole purpose of providing liquidity to the member banks. It is not a part of the FRB.