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Politics : Dutch Central Bank Sale Announcement Imminent? -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: sea_urchin who wrote (22121)	12/7/2004 10:38:02 AM
From: The Wharf	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 81164

Searle > Ande the rest of it, particularly the destruction of many/most export oriented businesses including the mines. I for one have been bleating about the strong rise in the rand but, of course, I'm just a voice in the wilderness. Pavarotti replacement? Beautiful voice? It is a tremendous problem for future development high interest rates curb growth one would think you would be leading the choir. As of now the Yuan tied to the dollar eases this for companies that are tied to China. If she unpegs all hell will break loose. The dollar was strong for long the cost of the hedge was probably very minimal compared to now. Cost of Euro operations has increased and I doubt if there is enough benefit in the reduction of US Administrative costs. probably a wash The situation in the Ukraine is very uncomfortable it very well could lead to US and Russia being at odds. Paul sends regards as well as acknowledgements of your ability long range constant of gold's moves. Surprised me as good old yellow is no longer such an alien name to a younger fella. South Africa problem is that of all nations that have the blessing curse of strong dollar right now. Are your labor rates set.? Martins statement is very true the proper diplomatic approach combined with future potential economic hope is one powerful combination. The composition of his nation is that of the UN. China reports lower unemployment rate 2004-10-28 (Xinhua) Updated: 2004-10-28 16:01China announced in Beijing Thursday that its urban registered unemployment rate stood at 4.2 percent by the end of the third quarter of this year, 0.1 percentage point lower than the 2003 yearend figure. Euro zone is running well over 8%, yet many parts of the composition of said have equally low unemployment. Germany unemployment is increasing same problem as SA. Why did I mention this is because it is those that are employed that create inflation. Jobless are the nameless and numberless unless they have been recently employed.