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We like to think that when we deposit a dollar at the bank, it goes into a big vault and we can pull out that same dollar at any time. But that¿s not how the U.S. banking system works. Banks take that money and invest it to make money themselves, so cash gets spread around. This, naturally, leads to a big risk: What happens if those investments go sour? Well, you¿d be out of luck. You can¿t get your dollar back.
The Federal Reserve doesn¿t like that scenario, so it prohibits banks from putting all the cash it has on deposit on the line. In fact, the Fed forces banks to keep a portion of their assets at the Federal Reserve itself, to make sure that some of your assets won¿t get squandered if the bank¿s bets go south. These are called ¿reserves,¿ (hence, Federal Reserve. Got it? Good), and usually amount to 10% of the total cash kept in checking accounts.
These reserves are never exactly 10%, and banks like to keep a little extra in reserve ¿ not, as you might think, to make you more comfortable that they¿re in good financial shape, but rather so they can take that excess and lend it to other banks and make money off it. (They¿re banks, they can¿t help themselves.) The rate at which they make these loans is called the Federal Funds rate, which is set by the Federal Reserve¿s Federal Open Market Committee.
When you hear people chattering about how the Fed cut or hiked interest rates, this is what they¿re talking about: the interest rate banks can charge for lending money from their reserves. This begs the question: If these are essentially loans between banks, why is the Fed Funds rate so important for the rest of the economy?
Well, simply put, because loans make the financial world go round. Bank A lends Bank B $10,000 at a Fed Funds rate of 5%. Bank B then lends out $10,000 to a small business at 7%. The small business then takes that money and expands the business and hires new workers. Now someone is employed, Bank B has made interest off the loan, and Bank A is the richer for making it all happen. It¿s perhaps overly simplistic, but you get the idea. When you want the economy to thrive, you make lending cheaper.
Of course, sometimes you don¿t want the economy to thrive. In fact, you might want it to cool down, mostly to avoid money flooding the system and causing inflation. In that case, the Fed raises interest rates, making it difficult to lend or borrow.
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Thursday, July 17, 2008
Research and Markets: Repsol YPF, S.A. (Repsol) Analysis across the Oil and Gas Value Chain: An Essential Source for Data
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DUBLIN, Ireland, Jul 17, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) ----Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/091f52/repsol_ypf_s_a) has announced the addition of the "Repsol YPF, S.A. (Repsol) Analysis across The Oil and Gas Value Chain" company profile to their offering.
Summary
Repsol YPF, S.A. (Repsol) Analysis across The Oil and Gas Value Chain is an essential source for data, analysis and strategic insight into Repsol YPF, S.A.. The report provides key information relating to oil and gas assets of the company and financial, SWOT and value chain analysis of the company. The report examines company's business structure and operations, history and products, and provides an analysis of its key revenue lines. It inspects the company's strategy, both in terms of its value chain positioning and strategic strengths and weaknesses.
Scope
- Provides historical production or capacity data on Repsol YPF, S.A.'s oil and gas assets across value chain.
- Analyses and forecasts output for major oil and gas assets to 2020.
- Reports oil and gas exploration assets for each country including operator and equity details for major oil and gas assets of Repsol YPF, S.A.
- Critical analysis of Repsol YPF, S.A.' s strengths, weaknesses opportunities and threats and positioning on the value chain.
- Provides summary analysis of key revenue lines and strategy.
- Details on Repsol YPF, S.A.'s history, key executives, business description, locations and subsidiaries as well as a list of products and services and the latest available company statement.
- Product and brand updates, strategy changes, financial events.
- Latest mergers and acquisitions, partnerships or financings of Repsol YPF, S.A. including debt, equity or venture finance.
Reasons to buy
- Research your competitors business structure, strategy and prospects.
- Assess your competitor's major energy assets and their historic and forecast performance.
- Identify and assess potential corporate and asset investment opportunities
- Support sales activities by understanding your customers businesses better.
- Qualify prospective partners and suppliers.
- Obtain up to date company information
Key Topics Covered Overview:
-Company Snapshot
-Repsol YPF, S.A. , Crude Oil And Natural Gas Forecasts, 2000-2012
-Repsol YPF, S.A. , Exploration and Production Summary
-Repsol YPF, S.A., Crude Oil and Natural Gas Production By Fields
-Repsol YPF, S.A. Pipeline Operation
-Repsol YPF, S.A. Refining Operation
-Repsol Ypf, S.A. LNG Operation
-Repsol YPF, S.A. Oil and Chemicals Storage Operation
-Repsol YPF, S.A. Underground Gas Storage Operation
-Business Description
-History
-Business Strategy
-Value Chain Analysis
-SWOT Analysis
-Competitors
-Revenue Analysis
-Financial and Operational Review
-Operational Indicators
-Share Holding Structure
-Key Employees
-Key Employee Biographies
-Company Statement
-Locations And Subsidiaries
-Financial Deals Landscape
-Recent Developments
-Appendix
Companies Mentioned:
-BG Group plc
-British Petroleum Plc
-CEPSA Group
-ConocoPhillips
-Devon Energy Corporation
-Empresa Petrolear Chaco S.A.
-Galp Energia, SGPS, S.A.
-Marathon Oil Corporation
-Petroleo Brasileiro S.A.
-Royal Dutch Shell plc
-TOTAL S.A.
-Apco Argentina Inc.
For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/091f52/repsol_ypf_s_a
Source: Global Markets Direct
SOURCE: Research and Markets
Research and Markets Laura Wood, Senior Manager Fax from USA: 646-607-1907 Fax from rest of the world: +353-1-481-1716 press@researchandmarkets.com
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