Market » markets http://www.labormarket.us Thu, 18 Nov 2010 20:23:31 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 How does the rest of the world interact with US financial markets? http://www.labormarket.us/markets/how-does-the-rest-of-the-world-interact-with-us-financial-markets http://www.labormarket.us/markets/how-does-the-rest-of-the-world-interact-with-us-financial-markets#comments Thu, 11 Nov 2010 06:33:39 +0000 admin http://www.labormarket.us/markets/how-does-the-rest-of-the-world-interact-with-us-financial-markets So I understand that the rest of the world makes payments to US households and firms through the goods market, and the rest of the world can be involved in our stock market, but can US companies and individuals borrow money from the rest of the world through financial markets? And what about vice versa?

In every way imaginable.

Foreign companies and government have bought out U.S. banks
http://www.blanchardonline.com/investing-news-blog/econ.php?article=305
http://www.econlib.org/library/Enc1/ForeignInvestmentintheUnitedStates.html
and have set up their own banks in the U.S. and vice versa (American banks have branches all around the world)

Foreign stocks are available on the U.S. markets through ADRs
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Depositary_Receipt
and foreign investment mutual funds, and, now, through E-trade:
http://www.ehow.com/how_6597560_buy-foreign-shares.html
And vice versa (U.S. stocks can appear on foreign stock exchanges the same way)

Corporations (both U.S. and foreign) can issue bonds globally
http://www.businessweek.com/news/2010-09-15/bond-slump-masks-demand-as-yield-spreads-shrink-credit-markets.html

etc.

]]> http://www.labormarket.us/markets/how-does-the-rest-of-the-world-interact-with-us-financial-markets/feed 70 What do guys buy that the media unrealistically markets to them? http://www.labormarket.us/markets/what-do-guys-buy-that-the-media-unrealistically-markets-to-them http://www.labormarket.us/markets/what-do-guys-buy-that-the-media-unrealistically-markets-to-them#comments Sat, 06 Nov 2010 01:52:21 +0000 admin http://www.labormarket.us/markets/what-do-guys-buy-that-the-media-unrealistically-markets-to-them So girls buy that new bottle of mascara that promises you these lashes that are five times longer than any realistic eye lashes. But what do guys buy that the media unrealistically markets to them?? This for a paper. Thanks!

It depends, what range of age?
Lots of kids and teenagers get console games and card game cards and think they are awesome and everybody has them, then they find out nobody plays them.

For mature men, maybe those fragrances and shaving creams that will "lure" women and stuff….

Oh and music. Half the world thinks an artist is awesome eg. Justin Bieber or Miley Cyrus, and half the world wants to murder them. Try using some examples that guys would first think are great and then learn the truth.

Basically, over time everything gains/loses popularity so therefore everything a guy buys is unrealistically marketed to them.

I hope this helps :)

]]> http://www.labormarket.us/markets/what-do-guys-buy-that-the-media-unrealistically-markets-to-them/feed 112 How can recycling relate to financial and factor markets? http://www.labormarket.us/markets/how-can-recycling-relate-to-financial-and-factor-markets http://www.labormarket.us/markets/how-can-recycling-relate-to-financial-and-factor-markets#comments Wed, 03 Nov 2010 05:24:46 +0000 admin http://www.labormarket.us/markets/how-can-recycling-relate-to-financial-and-factor-markets The factor market is the exchange of the factors of production the resources necessary to create a good or service including components of land, labor, and capital, such as a coffee company purchasing equipment to process coffee beans.

The financial market refers to the stock market and banking services, including the loans all the other economic players use to meet their goals

So if the subject is recycling, what’s the realtions, or how do these markets deal witht the issue of recycling?

metal can be melt back in to raw form and make new metal, old paper can make paper,,,old tires can make asphalt….after recycle, people will buy the materials to make new product, and its cheaper to get it from recycle than raw

]]> http://www.labormarket.us/markets/how-can-recycling-relate-to-financial-and-factor-markets/feed 1 How would you know which super markets have the least feces in their products? http://www.labormarket.us/markets/how-would-you-know-which-super-markets-have-the-least-feces-in-their-products http://www.labormarket.us/markets/how-would-you-know-which-super-markets-have-the-least-feces-in-their-products#comments Mon, 01 Nov 2010 04:23:58 +0000 admin http://www.labormarket.us/markets/how-would-you-know-which-super-markets-have-the-least-feces-in-their-products I’ve heard that in super markets, there’s feces in their products. Is there a web site that would tell me which stores have the least feces? Sources?

just wash your produce. or you can shop at trader joes.

]]> http://www.labormarket.us/markets/how-would-you-know-which-super-markets-have-the-least-feces-in-their-products/feed 144 How do you find good flea markets that sell video game stuff and toys? http://www.labormarket.us/markets/how-do-you-find-good-flea-markets-that-sell-video-game-stuff-and-toys http://www.labormarket.us/markets/how-do-you-find-good-flea-markets-that-sell-video-game-stuff-and-toys#comments Fri, 29 Oct 2010 15:39:16 +0000 admin http://www.labormarket.us/markets/how-do-you-find-good-flea-markets-that-sell-video-game-stuff-and-toys Is there an easy way to track down flea markets or yard sales that might have a lot of video game stuff and toys?

Look for local flea markets in your area. Usually the stands inside the complex sell the games at a higher price so search the stands outside before going inside.

If your looking resale keep a good Eye out for old games in good condition know the price at which you can sell them. Make a deal with the dealer. Also be aware of the changing prices in old games. The online arcades and down loadable games from PSN and XBOX Live can kill your investment.

Games on the Super nintendo and before games usually sell for more. Just be aware of how much you can sell them for so you can make a prophet. Games on playstation and nintendo 64 can sometimes be iffy when it comes to which ones sell good. FFVII (Before released on psn) Sold any were from $75 to $200. But once released on psn about $30

Be aware of the prices you can sell them for. And be aware of what the price may be.

]]> http://www.labormarket.us/markets/how-do-you-find-good-flea-markets-that-sell-video-game-stuff-and-toys/feed 5 How does the Euro affect the US dollar and its markets? http://www.labormarket.us/markets/how-does-the-euro-affect-the-us-dollar-and-its-markets http://www.labormarket.us/markets/how-does-the-euro-affect-the-us-dollar-and-its-markets#comments Fri, 18 Jun 2010 17:50:24 +0000 admin http://www.labormarket.us/markets/how-does-the-euro-affect-the-us-dollar-and-its-markets In recent weeks, the Euro has significantly dropped, causing our markets here in the US to fluctuate. Why is that?

The Euro is the main competitor of the US dollar. The weakness of the Euro will cause the dollar more stronger. Both currencies are closely related in the financial markets.

]]> http://www.labormarket.us/markets/how-does-the-euro-affect-the-us-dollar-and-its-markets/feed 4 Why do the financial markets rise sharply on the news of government bailouts? http://www.labormarket.us/markets/why-do-the-financial-markets-rise-sharply-on-the-news-of-government-bailouts http://www.labormarket.us/markets/why-do-the-financial-markets-rise-sharply-on-the-news-of-government-bailouts#comments Tue, 11 May 2010 22:52:21 +0000 admin http://www.labormarket.us/markets/why-do-the-financial-markets-rise-sharply-on-the-news-of-government-bailouts We’ve seen this a few times over the past few years. This happened once again today. Except this time it was Greece. You would think the market would fall sharply because in the overall long term view, the markets are actually weakened by heavy government intervention. At least a libertarian would view it this way.

The market likes certainty. Even a duct tape fix means things will hold together for a while.

Now, is there going to be a big sell-off due to Obama and Congress letting the Bush tax cuts expire next year, as well as the new financial transaction tax? I am betting on it, and shorting the market, depending on how things look early summer.

]]> http://www.labormarket.us/markets/why-do-the-financial-markets-rise-sharply-on-the-news-of-government-bailouts/feed 1 How long does it take for super markets to deliver food to your house? http://www.labormarket.us/markets/how-long-does-it-take-for-super-markets-to-deliver-food-to-your-house http://www.labormarket.us/markets/how-long-does-it-take-for-super-markets-to-deliver-food-to-your-house#comments Sat, 01 May 2010 01:19:21 +0000 admin http://www.labormarket.us/markets/how-long-does-it-take-for-super-markets-to-deliver-food-to-your-house Just wondering how long it takes for super markets to deliver food, if i signed up now would i get food within a few hours or would it take a good couple of days atleast?

The reason i ask is because i’m home alone for the week and i’ve run out of food and there’s no where i can withdraw money within walking distance.

I live in England if that makes any difference.

At best it would be a next day job – and then only if they’ve got any "slots" available

]]> http://www.labormarket.us/markets/how-long-does-it-take-for-super-markets-to-deliver-food-to-your-house/feed 4 What is the future for markets and prices economically? http://www.labormarket.us/markets/what-is-the-future-for-markets-and-prices-economically http://www.labormarket.us/markets/what-is-the-future-for-markets-and-prices-economically#comments Thu, 29 Apr 2010 00:51:29 +0000 admin http://www.labormarket.us/markets/what-is-the-future-for-markets-and-prices-economically In your opinion what is the future hold for both markets and prices in a economic way.

the markets will continue to function, and prices will continue to adjust to changes in supply and demand.

]]> http://www.labormarket.us/markets/what-is-the-future-for-markets-and-prices-economically/feed 1 What is the difference between Global Markets and Investment banking? http://www.labormarket.us/markets/what-is-the-difference-between-global-markets-and-investment-banking http://www.labormarket.us/markets/what-is-the-difference-between-global-markets-and-investment-banking#comments Tue, 27 Apr 2010 01:56:15 +0000 admin http://www.labormarket.us/markets/what-is-the-difference-between-global-markets-and-investment-banking I am going to be interning at a global investment bank in London this summer and I was wondering what the main differences are between Investment banking and Global markets, thank you!

A market in this case, is a place, not necessary a phiscal one, where securities are traded. In your case this refers to platforms or markets that are large enough to have a global influence and are recognised globally. On the other hand investment banks are institutions that pool in funds from clients so as to invest them and in doing so also provide capital to business that need capital. Investment banks also help create securities for business going public, again they help business raise capital.

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