Business - SFGate - 2010-03-11 22:12:17.
Hedges on bond interest costing cities big
In 2007, the city of Richmond issued $164 million worth of bonds to finance the building of a new civic center. To hedge against the possible ups and downs of interest payable on the bonds, Richmond struck a deal with the Royal Bank of Canada. In exchange for...
Royal Bank of Canada - Business - Finance - Financial services - Investing
World - Washington Post - 2010-03-11 21:52:18.
British official urges Afghanistan to negotiate with Taliban, other insurgents
British Foreign Secretary David Miliband called Wednesday for early and substantive political negotiations between the Afghanistan government and the Taliban and other insurgent groups, saying that military successes will never be enough to end the war.
World - Wall Street Journal.
From EMU to EMF: Will it Fly?
When historians come to explain the Great Greek Crisis of 2010, the question they will struggle to answer is not just how it erupted, but why it brought searching questions to bear on the workings of European monetary union.
U.S. - Wall Street Journal.
Exxon Output Gains Pose Risks
The U.S. energy giant known for its heady profits is forecasting its energy output will begin to expand, but the new production comes at the risk of lower profit margins.
U.S. - Wall Street Journal.
Fannie Sells $6 Billion Note
Fannie Mae sold $6 billion of three-year notes in a benchmark issue, following a similar large-sized offering from Freddie Mac last week. The third government-sponsored enterprise, the Office of the Federal Home Loan Banks, is expected to follow next week.
Others - USA Today.
Sony's Move controller poised to move in on Nintendo Wii
In other gaming news: Lara Croft has a new look.
