Citicorp faces big reserve rise as real estate woes loom
Investors await the CitiCorp loan loss reserve rise as bank examiners near the end of the annual review. Analysts warn reserves may need billions, with Citicorp balancing potential losses against cautious labeling of troubled loans and timing of write offs. Regulators may press for a larger reserve and dividend cut.
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Fed Cuts Anticipated Spark Christmas for Markets
The Federal Reserve moves toward lower rates, signaling a discount rate cut soon. Bond prices show gains with the 30-year T-bond up to 1066, while savers gain in CDs and money market funds. Precious metals slip as Silver falls to 738 and Gold mourns losses, with stocks steadier awaiting Gulf crisis resolution.
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Ford and PMHYX: tax-smart income amid high yield doubts
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