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Cautious outlook for global semiconductor companies

Business risks for semiconductor companies remain low, but increasing LBO activity and higher leverage in the sector could place downward pressure on ratings.

April 16, 2007

Bush victory pushing gold prices higher in 2005

Sharp depreciation of the dollar will push gold higher.

December 02, 2004

Gold to go higher in 2004

Will gold reach $500 per ounce by year end?

February 24, 2004

Banks search for higher yields

New opportunities are opening up to loan desks in Asia and higher yields may be just around the corner.

September 26, 2003

Re-capitalization; precondition for higher Chinese bank ratings

Terry Chan, director of financial services ratings at Standard & Poor''s explains what needs to be done to re-capitalize the Chinese banking system.

June 26, 2003

Higher US rates trigger Asian FX divergence

How long can the divergence between the performance of north Asian and south Asian currencies continue?

September 08, 2000