WORLD CRISIS: WEEKLY WRAP-UP! (MARCH 09 -- 13, 2009)

THE WEEKLY GLOBAL INVESTOR

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IMF BAIL OUT FUNDS MAY BE DOUBLED!..WOW!

IMF Bailout Pool May Be More Than Doubled, G-20 Officials Say - Bloomberg.com: "IMF Bailout Pool May Be More Than Doubled, G-20 Officials Say"

G-20 PLEDGES "SUSTAINED EFFORT" TO RESTORE GROWTH, CLEAN UP TOXIC ASSETS!..POSSIBLE?

Euro, Krona May See ‘Bounce’ Next Week From G-20, JPMorgan Says - Bloomberg.com: "Euro, Krona May See ‘Bounce’ Next Week From G-20, JPMorgan Says"

G-20: AID WORLD ECONOMY BUT LIVE WITHIN MEANS!...FEASIBLE?

Darling Wants G-20 to Aid Economy, Live Within Means (Update1) - Bloomberg.com: "Darling Wants G-20 to Aid Economy, Live Within Means (Update1)"

BRIC ET FMI: PAS D'ARGENT SANS INFLUENCE ACCRUE?

Pas d'argent pour le FMI sans influence accrue, disent les BRIC - Le Monde.fr: "Pas d'argent pour le FMI sans influence accrue, disent les BRIC"

ESTADOS UNIDOS: ¿QUÉ VA A PASAR ESTA SEMANA?..Agenda (marzo 16 -- 20, 2009)

Acciones EEUU se enfrentan al miedo pr�xima semana, pese a alzas
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| Reuters: "Acciones EEUU se enfrentan al miedo pr�xima semana, pese a alzas"

MÉXICO: ¿QUÉ VA A PASAR? Agenda (marzo 16--20)

MERCADOS MEXICANOS-Atentos a cifras EEUU y pol�tica monetaria
| Negocios
| Reuters: "MERCADOS MEXICANOS-Atentos a cifras EEUU y pol�tica monetaria"

G-20 VS TOXIC ASSETS?

G-20 Looks to Tackle Toxic Assets, Defuse Tension (Update1) - Bloomberg.com: "G-20 Looks to Tackle Toxic Assets, Defuse Tension (Update1)"

MÉXICO'S PESO, STOCKS & BONDS RALLY!...WHY?

Mexico’s Stocks, Currency and Bonds Rally on Pension Fund Plan - Bloomberg.com: "Mexico’s Stocks, Currency and Bonds Rally on Pension Fund Plan"

CHINA ASKS: US DEBT SAFE?..OBAMA SAYS YES!

Obama Aides Try to Reassure China on Treasury Debt (Update1) - Bloomberg.com: "Obama Aides Try to Reassure China on Treasury Debt (Update1)"

US STOCKS CAP BIGGEST WEEKLY ADVANCE SINCE NOVEMBER!..BRAVO!

U.S. Markets Wrap: Stocks Advance as Humana Gains, Oil Falls - Bloomberg.com: "U.S. Markets Wrap: Stocks Advance as Humana Gains, Oil Falls"

WALL STREET REBONDIT DE 10.7% SUR LA SEMAINE!..BRAVO!

Wall Street prend 0,75% et rebondit de 10,7% sur la semaine - Le Monde.fr: "Wall Street prend 0,75% et rebondit de 10,7% sur la semaine"

PESO MEXICANO: ¡BUENA SEMANA!..WHY?

ACTUALIZA 1-Peso mexicano cierra positivo por Afores y subasta
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| Reuters: "ACTUALIZA 1-Peso mexicano cierra positivo por Afores y subasta"

MÉXICO: ¿CÓMO VA HOY?...Viernes, Marzo 13, 2009

MERCADOS MEXICANOS-�Qu�dicen los analistas? 13 de marzo
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| Reuters: "MERCADOS MEXICANOS-�Qu�dicen los analistas? 13 de marzo"

VOLATILITY INDEX: BIGGEST WEEKLY FALL IN 2009!...WOW!

VIX Falls to 42.36 in 2009’s Biggest Weekly Drop as Stocks Rise - Bloomberg.com: "VIX Falls to 42.36 in 2009’s Biggest Weekly Drop as Stocks Rise"

G-20: BATTLING FOR LIFE!..WHAT?

G-20 Shifts Regulation Focus as Economy Struggles (Update1) - Bloomberg.com: "G-20 Shifts Regulation Focus as Economy Struggles (Update1)"

LA CHINE AU-DESSOUS DE LA BARRE FATIDIQUE DES 8% DU PIB EN 2009?

La Chine pr�te �de nouvelles mesures de soutien �son �conomie - Asie-Pacifique - Le Monde.fr: "La Chine pr�te �de nouvelles mesures de soutien �son �conomie"

GOLDMAN: WORLD TO SHRINK 1%!..AWFUL!

Goldman Cuts Forecast, Sees Global Economy Shrinking 1% in 2009 - Bloomberg.com: "Goldman Cuts Forecast, Sees Global Economy Shrinking 1% in 2009"

CHINA WORRIED ON SAFETY OF US TREASURIES!

China’s Wen ‘Worried’ on Safety of Treasuries, Seeks Assurances - Bloomberg.com

WALL STREET EN FORTE HAUSSE, S'ADJUGE 3.46%!

Wall Street s'adjuge 3,46%, le Dow Jones �plus de 7.000 points - Le Monde.fr: "Wall Street s'adjuge 3,46%, le Dow Jones �plus de 7.000 points"

WALL STREET EN FORTE HAUSSE, S'ADJUGE 3.46%!

Wall Street s'adjuge 3,46%, le Dow Jones �plus de 7.000 points - Le Monde.fr: "Wall Street s'adjuge 3,46%, le Dow Jones �plus de 7.000 points"

MÉXICO: ¿CÓMO VA HOY?...Jueves, Marzo 12, 2009

MERCADOS MEXICANOS-�Qu�dicen los analistas? 12 de marzo
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| Reuters: "MERCADOS MEXICANOS-�Qu�dicen los analistas? 12 de marzo"

BANK OF AMERICA EXPECTS 2009 PROFIT!...WOW!

Bank of America Expects to Post Full-Year 2009 Profit (Update2) - Bloomberg.com: "Bank of America Expects to Post Full-Year 2009 Profit (Update2)"

CHINA'S INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTION SLUMPS!

China Industrial-Output Growth Slows as Exports Slide (Update2) - Bloomberg.com: "China Industrial-Output Growth Slows as Exports Slide (Update2)"

L'ÉCONOMIE MONDIALE DEVRAIT SE CONTRACTER DE 1 À 2% EN 2009!

Zoellick voit l'�conomie mondiale baisser de 1 �2% en 2009 - Le Monde.fr: "Zoellick voit l'�conomie mondiale baisser de 1 �2% en 2009"

GLOBAL CONFIDENCE DROPS AS ECONOMIES CRUMBLE!

Global Confidence Drops as Economies Crumble, Bailouts Needed - Bloomberg.com: "Global Confidence Drops as Economies Crumble, Bailouts Needed"

US TO SOFTEN STANCE VS CHINESE YUAN!

Geithner Said to Push G-7 to Ease Criticism of China Policy - Bloomberg.com: "Geithner Said to Push G-7 to Ease Criticism of China Policy"

LE DOLLAR RESTE MALGRÉ TOUT LA MONNAIE DE RÉFÉRENCE!

Le dollar reste malgr�tout la monnaie de r�f�rence - L'�conomie en crise - Le Monde.fr: "Le dollar reste malgr�tout la monnaie de r�f�rence"

INVERSIÓN FIJA BRUTA BAJA 0.3%, MENOS DE LO ESPERADO!

Inversi�n fija bruta M�xico baja 0.3 pct en diciembre
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| Reuters: "Inversi�n fija bruta M�xico baja 0.3 pct en diciembre"

PESO MEXICANO SUBE, SUBE, SUBE POR OPTIMISMO EN BANCOS!

Peso mexicano gana 1.19 pct por posible ayuda a bancos EEUU
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| Reuters: "Peso mexicano gana 1.19 pct por posible ayuda a bancos EEUU"

MÉXICO: ¿CÓMO VA HOY?..Miércoles, Marzo 11, 2009

MERCADOS MEXICANOS-�Qu�dicen los analistas? 11 de marzo
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| Reuters: "MERCADOS MEXICANOS-�Qu�dicen los analistas? 11 de marzo"

MÉXICO'S PESO UP,UP,UP, ON CRISIS OPTIMISM!

Mexico’s Peso Gains on Bets Worst of Banking Crisis May Be Over - Bloomberg.com: "Mexico’s Peso Gains on Bets Worst of Banking Crisis May Be Over"

BANKING SYSTEM CAN BE SAVED!...REALLY?

Dimon Says Banking System Can Be Saved If ‘Vilification’ Stops - Bloomberg.com: "Dimon Says Banking System Can Be Saved If ‘Vilification’ Stops"

RUSSIA "NOT YET ON BRINK" OF DOWNGRADE? ...WHY?

Russia ‘Not Yet on Brink’ of Downgrade, Moody’s Says (Update1) - Bloomberg.com: "Russia ‘Not Yet on Brink’ of Downgrade, Moody’s Says (Update1)"

BRAZIL MAY SLASH RATES AFTER ECONOMY CONTRACTS!

Meirelles May Cut Brazil Interest Rate to 11.25% After GDP Drop - Bloomberg.com: "Meirelles May Cut Brazil Interest Rate to 11.25% After GDP Drop"

FED'S GREENSPAN DIDN'T CAUSE HOUSING BUBBLE!

Fed’s Rate Policy Didn’t Cause Housing Bubble, Greenspan Says - Bloomberg.com: "Fed’s Rate Policy Didn’t Cause Housing Bubble, Greenspan Says"

US CONGRESS SENDS $410 BILLION SPENDING BILL TO OBAMA FOR SIGNING!

Congress Sends $410 Billion Spending Bill to Obama for Signing - Bloomberg.com: "Congress Sends $410 Billion Spending Bill to Obama for Signing"

LE FMI DEMANDE 25 MILLIARDS DE DOLLARS VS LA CRISE EN AFRIQUE!

Le FMI demande 25 milliards de dollars pour limiter les d�g�ts de la crise en Afrique - Economie - Le Monde.fr: "Le FMI demande 25 milliards de dollars pour limiter les d�g�ts de la crise en Afrique"

UK BOND PURCHASES VS DEFLATION!

Bank of England’s Bond Purchases Set New Policy Front (Update1) - Bloomberg.com: "Bank of England’s Bond Purchases Set New Policy Front (Update1)"

CHINA'S EXPORTS PLUNGE 25.7%!

China’s Investment Surges 26.5% as Exports Plunge (Update1) - Bloomberg.com: "China’s Investment Surges 26.5% as Exports Plunge (Update1)"

WALL STREET S'ENVOLE DE PRÈS DE 6%! Mars 10, 2009

Wall Street s'envole de pr�s de 6% avec les bancaires - Le Monde.fr: "Wall Street s'envole de pr�s de 6% avec les bancaires"

MÉXICO: ¿CÓMO VA HOY?..Martes, marzo 10, 2009

MERCADOS MEXICANOS-�Qu�dicen los analistas? 10 de marzo
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| Reuters: "MERCADOS MEXICANOS-�Qu�dicen los analistas? 10 de marzo"

CHINA'S YUAN: HOT MONEY RUNNING AWAY?...WHAT?

Yuan Needs 3% Gain to Stop Exit of ‘Hot Money,’ Researcher Says - Bloomberg.com: "Yuan Needs 3% Gain to Stop Exit of ‘Hot Money,’ Researcher Says"

LIBOR UP FOR AN 11th DAY!...WHY?

Three-Month Libor for Dollars Increases for 11th Day (Update2) - Bloomberg.com: "Three-Month Libor for Dollars Increases for 11th Day (Update2)"

WORLD DEPRESSION DYNAMIC TAKES HOLD!

Depression Dynamic Ensues as Markets Revisit 1930s (Update2) - Bloomberg.com: "Depression Dynamic Ensues as Markets Revisit 1930s (Update2)"

CHINA: CONSUMER DEMAND SLUMPS!

Consumer demand slumps in China - CNN.com: "Consumer demand slumps in China"

GLOBAL CAPITALISM: A SURVIVAL PLAN?

FT.com / In depth - A survival plan for global capitalism: "A survival plan for global capitalism"

EUROPE SNUBS US ON EXTRA STIMULUS!...BIG MISTAKE?

FT.com / Brussels - Europe rejects extra stimulus appeal: "Europe rejects extra stimulus appeal"

CHINE: PREMIÈRE BAISSE EN SIX ANS DES PRIX À LA CONSOMMATION!..DEFLATION ?

Premi�re baisse en six ans des prix �la consommation en Chine - Le Monde.fr: "Premi�re baisse en six ans des prix �la consommation en Chine"

GERMAN EXPORTS FALL AGAIN IN DEEPENING RECESSION!

German Exports Fall in January, Deepening Recession (Update1) - Bloomberg.com: "German Exports Fall in January, Deepening Recession (Update1)"

CHINA: DEFLATION SOON?

China Consumer Prices Fall for First Time Since 2002 (Update2) - Bloomberg.com: "China Consumer Prices Fall for First Time Since 2002 (Update2)"

WORLD ECONOMY 2009: GROWTH BELOW ZERO: IMF !

IMF Says World Economy Will Contract in 2009 (Update1) - Bloomberg.com: "IMF Says World Economy Will Contract in 2009 (Update1)"

US UNEMPLOYMENT TO 9.4% IN 2009 ?

U.S. Unemployment Rate to Reach 9.4% This Year, Survey Shows - Bloomberg.com: "U.S. Unemployment Rate to Reach 9.4% This Year, Survey Shows"

US ECONOMY HAS FALLEN OFF A CLIFF!...BUFFETT

Warren Buffett Says Economy Has ‘Fallen Off a Cliff’ (Update5) - Bloomberg.com: "Warren Buffett Says Economy Has ‘Fallen Off a Cliff’ (Update5)"

EUROPE.... ECONOMIC UNCERTAINTY!

FT.com / Brussels - EU growth prospects ‘highly uncertain’: "EU growth prospects ‘highly uncertain’"

BANKS: IS IT TIME TO KILL THE BIG ONES?

Time to kill the big banks? - Mar. 9, 2009: "Time to kill the big banks?"

BANQUES: LE SCÉNARIO DE LA NATIONALISATION!

Banques : le sc�nario de la nationalisation - Economie - Le Monde.fr: "Banques : le sc�nario de la nationalisation"

MÉXICO: BAJA LA INFLACIÓN (SUBE SUBYACENTE)!

ACTUALIZA 1-Inflaci�n M�xico desacelera en feb, subyacente sube
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| Reuters: "ACTUALIZA 1-Inflaci�n M�xico desacelera en feb, subyacente sube"

PESO MEXICANO EN MÍNIMOS HISTÓRICOS!

ACTUALIZA 1-Peso mexicano cierra en nivel m�nimo hist�rico
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| Reuters: "ACTUALIZA 1-Peso mexicano cierra en nivel m�nimo hist�rico"

MÉXICO: ¿CÓMO VA HOY?..Lunes, marzo 09, 2009

MERCADOS MEXICANOS-�Qu�dicen los analistas? 9 de marzo
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| Reuters: "MERCADOS MEXICANOS-�Qu�dicen los analistas? 9 de marzo"

US STOCKS FALL ON BUFFETT'S REMARKS!

U.S. Stocks Fall on Buffett, World Bank Warning About Economy - Bloomberg.com: "U.S. Stocks Fall on Buffett, World Bank Warning About Economy"

GLOBAL ECONOMY TO SHRINK 1st TIME SINCE WWII.:WORLD BANK

Bloomberg.com:
Worldwide: "Global Economy to Shrink First Time Since WWII, World Bank Says"

AIG FAILURE WOULD CRIPPLE WORLD'SBANKS, MONEY FUNDS!

Bloomberg.com:
Worldwide: "AIG Told U.S. Failure Would Cripple World’s Banks, Money Funds"

CURRENCY DEFENSE DROPS ON RINGGIT, WON ON EXPORTS!

Bloomberg.com:
Worldwide: "Currency Defense Drops on Ringgit, Won on Exports (Update1)"

LA BANQUE MONDIALE PRÉDIT UN LOURD DÉFICIT DES PAYS ÉMERGENTS!

La Banque mondiale pr�dit un lourd d�ficit des pays �mergents - Le Monde.fr: "La Banque mondiale pr�dit un lourd d�ficit des pays �mergents"

MEXICAN PESO TO TUMBLE FURTHER?

Bloomberg.com:
Currencies: "Worst Mexican Peso to Tumble 17% as Deficits Grow, Says Ramirez"

HSBC FALLS TO 12-YEAR LOW !

Bloomberg.com:
Worldwide: "HSBC Falls Below HK$40 for First Time Since 1996 (Update2)"

THIS WEEK'S WORLD AGENDA (MARCH 09 -- MARCH 13)

AHEAD OF  THE CURVE! 

UPCOMING THIS WEEK: POLITICS AND ECONOMY: ---EVENTS THAT MAY MOVE GLOBAL FINANCIAL MARKETS (Update 1 of 3)--- 

(March 09 -- March 13, 2009)---Outstanding Events That May Move Global Financial Markets:

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WORLD MARKETS--Bloomberg Confidence Index (11)--Dollar Recovery, Possible?, ----Oil, Gasoline and Food Prices---NORTH AMÉRICA: ***United States: Wholesale Inventories (10); ABC Consumer Confidence (10); Mortgage Applications (11); Monthly Budget Statement (11); Retail Sales (12); Business Inventories (12); Trade Balance (13); Imports Inflation (13); U. of Mich. Confidence (13);     ;  México: Inflación de Febrero (09); Balanza Comercial (10); Inversión Fija Bruta (11);  ; Canada: Unemployment Rate (13); Trade Balance (13);;-----EUROPE;; Britain: Retail Sales (10); Manufacturing Production (10); GDP Estimate (11); Trade Balance (11);; Switzerland: Unemployment Rate (09); SNB Rate Decision (12);; Euro-Zone: Investor Confidence (09); ECB Monthly Report (12); Industrial Production (12);   ; France: Industrial Production (10);Bank of France Business Confidence (12);; Germany: Producer Prices (Year on Year) (Sunday 08); Producer Prices (Month on Month) (09); Inflation (10); Trade Balance (10); Current Account (10); Industrial Production (12); ;   Italy: GDP (12);  ;---ASIA, PACIFIC: ---Japan: Current Account (Sunday 08); Trade Balance (Sunday 08); Bank Lending (Sunday 08); Bankruptcies (09); Eco Watchers Survey: Outlook (09); Machine Tools Orders (10); Machine Orders (10); Corporate Goods Inflation (10); GDP (11); Net Buying of Japan and Foreign Bonds (11); Industrial Production (13); Consumer Confidence (13); ; Australia; Business Confidence (10); Leading & Coincident Index (10); Consumer Confidence (10);  Investment Lending (11); Consumer Inflation Expectation (12); Unemployment Rate (12); ; -- New Zealand: Business Confidence (09); Terms of Trade Index (10); RBNZ Rate Decision (12); Retail Sales (12);    ;  

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OUTSTANDING: (March 06, 2009)

--- Markets: Bloomberg Global Confidence Index;  United States: Treasury, Budget; Retail Sales; Consumer Sentiment, Trade Balance. Euro-Zone: ECB Monthly Economic Report; Germany: Industrial Production;  Japan: GDP; United Kingdom GDP Estimate;Switzerland; SNB Rate Decision; New Zealand: RBNZ Rate Decision; Italy: GDP; México: Inflación de febrero.---

SUNDAY 08: 

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Euro-Zone: Investor Confidence 

Japan: Trade Balance

Switzerland: Unemployment Rate 

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MONDAY 09:

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Japan: Eco Watchers Survey

México: Inflación de febrero

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TUESDAY 10:

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Germany: Trade Balance; Current Account

Japan: Machine & Machine Tool Orders 

France: Industrial Production; Business Confidence

Australia: Business Confidence; Leading & Coincident Index 

México: Balanza Comercial

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WEDNESDAY 11:

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Euro-Zone: ECB Monthly Economic Report; Industrial Production 

Japan: GDP

United Kindom: GDP Estimate; Trade Balance

México: Inversión Fija Bruta  

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THURSDAY 12:

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United States: Retail Sales

Germany: Industrial Production

Switzerland: SNB Rate Decision

Italy: GDP

Australia: Unemployment Rate

New Zealand: Rate Decision

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FRIDAY 13:

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United Sates: Trade Balance 

Japan: Industrial Production; Consumer Confidence 

Canada: Unemployment Rate; Trade Balance 

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SATURDAY 14:

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SUNDAY 15: 

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MÉXICO: ¿CÓMO VA HOY?, Viernes, marzo 06, 2009!

MERCADOS MEXICANOS-�Qu�dicen los analistas? 6 de marzo
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| Reuters: "MERCADOS MEXICANOS-�Qu�dicen los analistas? 6 de marzo"

US ECONOMY THIS WEEK (AGENDA)!..GULP!...MARCH 09 -- 13, 2009

Bloomberg.com:
Worldwide: "Retail Sales Probably Fell in February: U.S. Economy Preview"