Iran & Nigeria Push Oil Price Increase
January 14, 2012
Iran & Nigeria Push Oil Price Increase
Nigeria threatens to halt production of crude oil as part of a national strike against the United States. It triggers the rise in crude oil prices on world oil markets.
Nigeria which is the fifth largest crude oil exporter to the U.S. managed to hoist the price of oil approached $ 100 per barrel level for the negotiations to prevent a strike in Nigeria ended without result.
Analysts said oil supply will go down in the short term if it ceased production. Oil prices also rose as the European Union and the U.S. states will likely do the embargo to Iran next summer.
“I think oil prices will continue to strengthen as it is. We also have a common view that the U.S. dollar will remain weak, which makes commodities priced in dollars cheaper for those who transact using other currencies,” said commodities analyst from ANZ Natalie Robertson as quoted by the Associated Press (AP), Friday (13/01/2012).
Benchmark crude for February delivery rose 76 cents to USD99, 86 per barrel in electronic trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Prices are down sharply before the close Thursday in New York, settled $ 2 lower at USD99, 10, after reports that the EU may not be the oil embargo of Iran until the summer. Read more
Tips on Budgeting
December 10, 2008
Think of a budget as a useful tool—a written financial plan that helps you set goals and measure progress.With prices of commodities increasing day by day it is proper to make your very own strategic plan on maximizing your financial resources and making sure that every penny earned is well spent.
Make your move on coordinating your finances and list of expenditures that may affect the way you use your income and empower you on your economic stability as a working individual.
Your source of income, lifestyle, spending habits, current job and house location, cost of living, payables and loans determines your level of budgeting needs. Beginning to take charge of your finances is one certain way of becoming successful in a field of self-fulfillment and success.
The following tips and recommendations will provide you details on how you can help yourself manage your finances and assume a new outlook to become responsible in your spending:
Treat mathematics As Your lifespan Partner – Do the entire math in your buying needs. Try to compare costs across your current location for the cost of a range of grocery and household items you need in a daily basis. Read more
What 2 Tips For Creating a Household Budget
December 5, 2008
It’s not a word that most people like to hear but the answer to the eternal question “how can I successfully manage my personal finances?” is, make a budget. It’s not the answer most people want because the word “budget” seems to create a feeling of fear in many people. Fear that they will never have any fun again because their money is tied up in a budget.
Fortunately this is far from the truth because creating a household budget is nothing more then a “cash flow plan” that simply tells your money what to do. And what you choose to do with your money is up to you but a budget helps you determine the best course of action. Read more
Budget Your Living Expenses
October 15, 2008
The amount a person spends on living solely depends on their particular lifestyle or living standard. This living standard basically refers to a person’s eating habits, clothing choices, luxury spending, etc. The person with a higher standard for living will have better and more luxurious items in their daily lives. Obviously, a person with a lower standard of living will not be caught up in the hoopla, and thus their living expenses would be less. It’s a matter of common sense, you would think. But many people get in over their head and purchase what they cannot afford.
Geographic location is a great way to stick to a budget of sorts. Take Brisbane, Australia for example. Brisbane is one of the most affordable cities to live in, with low accommodation costs – especially compared to neighboring cities, Sydney and Melbourne. Many young people, including students, make their home in Brisbane due to its simplicity and budget-friendly atmosphere. This not only relates to the cost of housing and utilities, but also food and transportation. Read more