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Oil price assumptions would Modified
The government will change the oil price assumption in the Budget Revenue and Expenditure Changes (Revised) 2010. The price of oil will be changed from U.S. $ 65 to U.S. $ 77 per barrel. Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati said the changes are based on recent developments and prospects of world economic recovery. "Once shoot over to the figure of U.S. $ 80 (per barrel) was too fast. From U.S. $ 70 per barrel suddenly to U.S. $ 80. So that U.S. $ 77 was somewhat accurate and not over-shoot too high. But it is also high enough to capture changes in oil prices, "explained the minister, on Friday (19 / 2).Currently, the position of world oil prices in a position US79, 06 per barrel. The price is the highest position in the past month. From the beginning of the year 2010, the position of the oil price in the range of U.S. $ 74 per barrel.
With the assumption of unchanged dollar is Rp9.500, then inflation will change from 5 percent to 5.7 percent. "Maximum 6 percent," said Sri Mulyani.
While the Interest Rate for 3-month Bank Indonesia is expected to reach 7 percent of the initial position is only 6.5 percent.
With this assumption changes the oil, the minister continued, will also impact the revenue the state. Expected to affect approximately Rp9 trillion to the national revenue. "That's the price of oil and the exchange rate perubhan against inflation," he said.
Revised filing to the board in 2010 is expected to be done on or after April will recess the House of Representatives. For economic growth, the government admitted to not make changes. 2008 and 2009.
Keep Government Assumption 5.5 Percent Economic Growth in Budget-P (APBN-P)
Finance Minister Sri Mulyani said the government still will submit the assumption of 5.5 percent economic growth in budget revenue and spending changes (Budget-P) in 2010. Because the level of consumption in December and January and quite good, there is the threat of inflation expectations high enough to make consumer purchasing power, or will be disturbed."If we keep (assuming economic growth) 5.5%. Even if the 6% based on fourth quarter results, especially past a pretty optimistic," said Finance Minister as the Cabinet met after the Assembly in his office on Thursday (18 / 2).
Finance minister added, meaning that the growth components derived from external factors, exports and imports are not as bad as expected."Then the investment also increased, although still at a very low level of only 3% growth," he explained.
Because about that, in order to grow at rates above at least 6%, it will require an investment growth is possible at the range of 7% to 8%.
The government will also see the consolidation of the banking sector to determine the economic growth assumptions.
Asian markets higher in holiday-thinned trade
Asian stocks were modestly higher Tuesday in holiday-thinned trade as investors awaited another top level European finance meeting on Greece's debt crisis.Markets in Shanghai, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore and Malaysia were closed for Lunar New Year holidays. Wall Street was closed Monday for the Presidents Day holiday.
The euro, battered to a nine-month low last week as Greece's problems undermined confidence in the common currency, gained against the dollar. Oil prices hovered above $74 a barrel.
Corporate earnings provided a positive glimmer Tuesday with Westpac, one of Australia's largest banks, reporting that first quarter earnings grew by a third as bad loans dropped and the economy bounced back from the global financial meltdown.
But concerns about the fallout from Greece's debt crunch remain close to the surface.
The 16 nations that use the euro have pledged to help Greece if it can't repay its debts - but want Greece to make big spending cuts first.
On Tuesday, the finance ministers of the full 27-nation European Union meet and Greece is expected to be top of the agenda. Investors fear a Greek default could spark a wider European debt crisis, threatening governments ability to borrow money.
Japan's Nikkei 225 stock average was up 38.07 points, or 0.4 percent, at 10,051.37 and South Korea's Kospi gained 8.14, or 0.6 percent, to 1,602.78.
Australia's benchmark climbed 0.4 percent and India's Sensex added 0.3 percent. Elsewhere, Indonesia's market was flat and New Zealand's stock index advanced 0.9 percent.
In Europe on Monday, the FTSE 100 index of leading British shares closed up 25.02, or 0.5 percent, at 5,167.47 while Germany's DAX rose 10.71, or 0.2 percent, at 5,511.10. The CAC-40 in France was 11.27, or 0.3 percent, higher at 3,610.34.
Oil prices hovered above $74 a barrel in Asia as investors looked for signs of improving global crude demand amid light holiday trading.
Benchmark crude for March delivery as up 21 cents at $74.34 in electronic trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange. With markets closed Monday in the U.S., the contract last settled on Friday, falling $1.15 to $74.13.
In currencies, the dollar fell to 89.92 yen from 90 yen. The euro gained to $1.3639 from $1.3597.
The Associated Press , Bangkok | Tue, 02/16/2010 1:01 PM | Business
The Case For Gold
Gold. Everyone�s talking about it, and a lot of people are investing in gold and gold stocks. Even gold penny stocks are doing well. But is gold really a golden opportunity?You have countries like India and Sri Lanka and China buying gold from the IMF like it is going out of style � it is not really, but much better than holding the alternative � the US dollar. India actually started the buying rally and is being hailed as a visionary as the price of gold has risen spectacularly since its initial buy.
Which brings me to my second point: the Fed. The US Fed is printing greenbacks like they�re free � which they might soon be � leaving gold as the only viable investment option for the conservative investor.
And lets face it, by historic, inflation adjusted prices, the price of gold is nowhere near its 1980�s high. Adjusted for inflation, the price of gold would have to hit $2300 per ounce to match it.
Also several major companies like Barrick and Newmont are eliminating their hedge positions in gold � a huge economic endorsement for the price of gold since it essentially means that the price of their stock will now reflect the price of gold. (No more hedging, get it?). For example, in the very recent past, Barrick was known as having the largest book on gold hedging. It did this to protect its cashflow from unseen fluctuations (read decreases) in the price of gold. So with a hedge, if the price of gold were to decrease, Barrick would already have received a higher profit by pre-selling. With a price increase, it would have lost extra profit, but the hedge would have ensured its profitability.
Now with no hedge, Barrick essentially is betting that the price of gold will rise. Without a hedge, as the price of gold rises, Barrick will capture higher profits since its expenses to mine gold are essentially unchanged. However, if the price of gold drops, it risks cutting into its margins and in a severe case could see losses.In my opinion, however, large cap stocks are already priced with reserves and revenues fairly stable and estimates readily available. Further, they are followed by so many investors and institutions, that any new demand for their stock is likely to only have a negligible effect on stock price. A small discovery would also have a small effect on stock price due to the number of shares outstanding. They therefore provide no further opportunity to make outsized profits.
So while the world is buying gold, the Fed is printing money and ironically worried about inflation at the same time, the price of gold keeps rising.
The gold market is essentially just that, a market. And as a market, the price of gold is determined by supply and demand.
Gold production world-wide has decreased by nearly 8% since 2001, while the price of gold and gold producers has risen as much as 46% in 2009 alone.
The case for investing in gold stocks, naturally follows the same logic.
By: Zach Soloman
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Virtual Assistant Tool -Mobile Broadband with Virgin Mobile
In order to have a successful virtual assistant business, it is highly recommended to utilize many tools that are available that can help you run an efficient and streamlined "virtual" business.
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In order to save on the cost of paying a mobile broadband every month, a good option was introduced last year by Virgin Mobile. It is a mobile broadband plan that is, "Pay as you go."
Purchase a broadband device at Virgin Mobile for $99.99 and pay for the internet usage that you need in increments of your choice.
Plans start at $10.00-500 mb that expires in 10 days all the way up to $60.00 - 1 GB that expires in 30 days. Check out the mobile broadband plans and see if they fit your needs.
Most of the time wireless internet is available for me to use, but sometimes if I sneak away on vacation, this type of mobile broadband plan works for me.
This is a great tool to add to your virtual assistant "must have" tools.
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