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...willing to predict when a bottom might be reached. Even if the U.S. Congress passes a bailout, that could be just the beginning of what looks to be a long and painful economic unwinding for Asia. That's because exports to the U.S. are crucial for economic growth in many Asian countries. A bailout "does not address the decimation of the wealth effect of the U.S. consumer," says Kirby Daley, senior strategist at Newedge Group, a financial services firm based in Hong Kong. Nor can a bailout replace all the liquidity that has evaporated from global financial markets, which made...
...student group that seeks to educate women about how to manage money has a fund donated by alumni and sponsors. More than 150 associates complete extensive market research on three separate funds. Another group of 13 money managers meet weekly to make final decisions on the positions of crucial holdings. Kayley E. Laren ’09, the chief investment officer for the group admits that their funds have taken a hit in the market in recent months. “I think for sure we expect that some of our investments will suffer losses and will continue...
...mind. For Harvard to produce once again well-rounded individuals, of strong character as well as strong minds, it would do well to revert to an older conception of moral education—of which the discipline, endurance, and sportsmanship provided by required physical exercise is a crucial component...
...economy continues to stagger. While the pinched wallets of gas-guzzling Americans has sparked a political showdown over offshore drilling, the partisan warfare has unfortunately obscured a larger, more serious issue—the need for a comprehensive energy security policy. Fortunately, the Democratic majority has made a crucial strategic decision to rise above the partisan fracas and actually begin constructing a cohesive and sensible energy policy for years to come. While the concession to offshore drilling advocates is unfortunate, it was a necessary sacrifice in securing more significant provisions: the removal of enormous subsidies given to the oil companies...
...expect him to be a strong contributor for us for the rest of the season.”Sophomore Collin Zych will also see increased playing time in the secondary for the first time in his career. Zych got off to a fine start Friday with a crucial third-quarter interception in the end zone, shutting down a Crusader threat and shifting the momentum in Harvard’s direction.“The kid that’s really come along and played really, really well is Collin Zych,” Murphy says. “We?...