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Articles include:
“Smart Growth and Rebuilding the Mississippi Gulf Coast” examines the task of rebuilding Mississippi communities shattered by Hurricane Katrina as some officials, builders, and citizens consider new ways to envision zoning and development; “Katrina Update: Recovery Comes Slowly” looks at the progress that has been made recovering from 2005’s hurricanes. Even as employment rebounds and cleanup continues, full recovery remains a distant goal; and
“Financial Volatility and Electoral Uncertainty in Latin America: Perspectives for 2006″ explores the economic upheaval that Latin America has historically experienced during busy electoral cycles. Will this year’s elections threaten the region’s hard-won financial stability?

This brochure introduces consumers to the advantages of using a bank, providing information about types of accounts and suggestions on how to open and maintain an account.

The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta announced the publication of a consumer guide that provides practical information on opening a bank account.

The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta announced the publication of a consumer guide that provides practical information on opening a bank account.

A conference jointly sponsored by the Federal Reserve Banks of San Francisco and Atlanta and the founding editors of the Journal of Financial Services Research. In 1986, a task force organized by the American Bankers Association convened to examine the safety and soundness of the banking industry and the efficacy of its regulatory system. The task force produced a report that concluded with policy options and recommendations related to issues including deposit insurance, market discipline, examination and supervisory reforms, insurance agencies, and expanded powers. The purpose of this conference is to evaluate how these recommendations have fared during the past twenty years and to update the recommendations to deal with future challenges.

New guidance calls for banks to beef up security for Internet banking by the end of 2006 and has left many banks questioning how they will respond.

New guidance calls for banks to beef up security for Internet banking by the end of 2006 and has left many banks questioning how they will respond.

This afternoon I discuss Kyphon (KYPH) a stock that I actually own in my trading portfolio. I review latest earnings, Morningstar results, and the point and figure chart and my actual trading performance with the stock.

This afternoon I discuss Kyphon (KYPH) a stock that I actually own in my trading portfolio. I review latest earnings, Morningstar results, and the point and figure chart and my actual trading performance with the stock.

Jack Guynn, president and chief executive officer of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, today announced that he plans to retire effective October 1, 2006, after 42 years of service at the Atlanta Fed.

Jack Guynn, president and chief executive officer of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, today announced that he plans to retire effective October 1, 2006, after 42 years of service at the Atlanta Fed.

Jack Guynn, president and chief executive officer of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, today announced that he plans to retire effective October 1, 2006, after 42 years of service at the Atlanta Fed.

Economic Review article, Second Quarter 2006. By James M. Nason. Empirical evidence shows that instability in inflation, inflation growth, and price level persistence and volatility coincides with economic events such as the 1970s’ oil price shocks and the end of the 1990-91 recession.

Inspired by “Prairie Home Companion” (maybe I should stay away from movies? ), I sing a song, “The Fox”….old American Folk Song, and comment on Helix Energy Solutions, a stock I sold today even though the stock was climbing in today’s market. (note I corrected the title of this podcast from Helix Technology, a different company, to the correct Helix Energy Solutions (7/3/06))

Inspired by “Prairie Home Companion” (maybe I should stay away from movies? ), I sing a song, “The Fox”….old American Folk Song, and comment on Helix Energy Solutions, a stock I sold today even though the stock was climbing in today’s market. (note I corrected the title of this podcast from Helix Technology, a different company, to the correct Helix Energy Solutions (7/3/06))

Today’s stock pick is an apparel firm based in Canada that was first discussed on the blog a year and a half ago. The stock has appreciated nicely and has made the top % gainers list today.

Today’s stock pick is an apparel firm based in Canada that was first discussed on the blog a year and a half ago. The stock has appreciated nicely and has made the top % gainers list today.

Economic Review article, Second Quarter 2006. By Marco Del Negro and Frank Schorfheide. Institutions that use DSGE models in policymaking need a reliable method for evaluating the models’ effectiveness. This article outlines a benchmark procedure that can reveal in what dimensions a model needs to be improved.

In the midst of the steady market decline, I take a look at a stock up strongly today on improving fundamentals.

In the midst of the steady market decline, I take a look at a stock up strongly today on improving fundamentals.