Posts Tagged ‘Gains’

Do you have to use ST capital losses to Offset LT Gains?

Example: you have $50 of ST losses and $100 of LT Gains. If you offset to a net $50 LT gain, you forego the advantage of sheltering future ST gains, which are taxed at a much higher rate. Question: in this example, can you elect to not use the ST loss, pay tax on the full $100 LT gain, and carry forward the entire $50 ST loss?

Forex Technical Update 7/19/2010 – Greenback and Japanese Yen Gains During Risk Aversion

Forex Technical Update 7/19/2010 Fan Yang CTA www.FXTimes.com This week, equity markets started somewhat subdued, with Asian markets sliding, and European and US markets giving away early gains. The dollar and yen were mainly gainers to start, but the dollar’s strength fizzled during the European session. The Euro also continues to position strongly. I will briefly go over charts of the EUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, GBP/JPY, and AUD/USD.

Forex – EUR/GBP pares gains after Italian debt auction

Forex – EUR/GBP pares gains after Italian debt auction
Forexpros – The euro pared gains against the pound on Thursday, easing off the daily high after an Italian bond auction saw yields rise sharply, adding to ongoing fears that the euro zone’s debt

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Stocks post third straight day of gains

Stocks post third straight day of gains
NEW YORK—Investors largely put aside their concerns about the Greek financial crisis Monday and focused instead on value.

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Stocks give up weekly gains in afternoon trading

Stocks give up weekly gains in afternoon trading
Hopes for another day of gains in the stock market evaporated Thursday afternoon. Instead, the dollar and U.S. government bonds rose as investors moved money into less risky investments. Stocks had risen in early trading following better-than-expected reports on home building and the job market. The pace of construction of new homes quickened last month and [...]

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