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The Colorado Springs Utilities Anticipated Rate HikeColorado Springs Utilities recently announced a proposed rate hike. Disguised as a refund, it is now headed for a public hearing. But just a while ago, we found out about the bonuses.- New Zealand Dollar Falls as RBNZ Talks Down Rate Hike OutlookThe New Zealand Dollar fell after a widely expected interest rate hike from the Reserve Bank of New Zealand as the central bank's Governor Alan Bollard spoke out directly against the currency's.
- New Zealand Dollar Holds Near 6-Month Highs Ahead of Rate DecisionThe New Zealand Dollar has risen nearly 5%, or 350 pips, since the last RBNZ rate decision. With markets widely expecting another rate hike, can the Kiwi repeat the same stellar performance this time around?
- Fed Chairman's Testimony Spooks MarketsCautious language from Federal Reserve Chairman Bernanke sent risk sentiment reeling on Wednesday.
- A Proposed Healthcare Rate Hike Rejected by CaliforniaA proposed healthcare rate hike by Anthem Blue Cross in California is rejected for overstating their future healthcare costs.
Nationwide Electric Rate HikesHow the massive increase in electric rates will affect you and what you can do about it.- The Morning Gold Report: Gold Retreats Following ECB Rate HikeGold has retreated into the range after ECB president, Jean-Claude Trichet, took a slightly less hawkish stand following a 25bp rate hike.
- The Morning Gold Report: Gold Surges as Dollar Weakens Post-FedGold has surged back above the pivotal $900 level as the dollar comes under renewed pressure following Wednesday's Fed rate announcement.
- Avoiding a Second Credit FallPitfalls and loose gravel can hamper any climber no matter how good your planned route looks. Avoid these blunders as you ascend out of the credit hole with these simple steps.
- Avoid Insurance Rate Hikes by Planning AheadLearn about special insurance discounts that can backfire at your next renewal.
- No Truth to Royal Oak Parking Rate Hike Letter RumorThere is a rumor going around Royal Oak that a letter went out to Main Street retailers about a possible parking rate hike. I investigated this, and found the rumor to be false.
- British Pound Pares Decline as OECD Sees Scope for BoE Rate HikeThe British Pound bounced back from the low (1.4335) and pared the overnight decline to maintain the tight range carried over from the previous week.
- What You Missed when You Were OutA look at the stories you probably didn't hear on your local or national news station but are stories that will have a direct impact on your life.
- Dollar Bolstered by Carry Unwinding and the Specter of Rate HikesOver the past week, investors from every asset class and every country have turned their focus over to the financial stability of Greece.
- FPL Will Soon Show Its True ColorsFlorida needs to rethink its Power and Energy Strategy, in favor of its citizens and the environment. Siding with companies and greed is no longer contemporary.
- The Morning Gold Report: Gold Challenges May HighsGold has extended to the upside to challenge the 935.30 peak from 22-May. The yellow metal is being supported by a weak dollar and stocks, as well as a relentless rise in oil prices.
- Lights Out and Nothing to Do? Blame the Utility CompanyMany in the area maintain that the power company's failure to trim tree branches over the past several years is responsible for the severe power outages over the past year.
