The amount is an all-time high as the Federal Reserve continues to expand its balance sheet, partially to purchase U.S. government debt securities.
When those are bought, the seller is taking in dollars that will either be used to purchase U.S. exports (we remain the largest exporter in the world) and equities, or exchanged with others who desire what we make and issue.
FORBES: The Fed chairman has no idea what he's talking about.
The movies are streamed, not downloaded, and available by credit card purchase to U.S. customers only.
The same applies to the Chinese government's future claims on dollar-income streams through the purchase of U.S. Treasuries.
FORBES: The Fed chairman has no idea what he's talking about.
The Federal Reserve completed its daily purchase of U.S. long-term Treasury bonds Monday, sending Treasury bond prices up and yields down from the morning's levels.
They also include a partial guarantee on their principal via the purchase of U.S. Treasury zero-coupon bonds, or Treasury STRIPS, held in escrow by the U.S. Treasury.
All Wii U Deluxe Set owners who purchase digital content for Wii U, including downloadable games in the Nintendo eShop for Wii U and download codes sold at select retail stores, will earn points with a value equivalent to approximately 10 percent of the Nintendo eShop list price of each purchase.
Consumers who purchase the Wii U Deluxe Set can use the Deluxe Digital Promotion with a Nintendo Network Account.
Consumers will have the chance to be among the first in the world to purchase the Wii U console when the clock strikes midnight on Nov. 18 at Nintendo World in New York's Rockefeller Plaza.
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Sanofi-Aventis gives nearness to the U.S. research hubs as one of the reasons behind its pending purchase of Genzyme, the U.S. biotechnology giant.
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Many believe the Fed will announce it will continue to purchase longer-term U.S. Treasuries, while stopping its sales of shorter-term government debt, as was the case in the Twist operations.
Many believe the Fed will announce Wednesday it will continue to purchase longer-term U.S. Treasuries, while stopping its sales of shorter-term government debt, as was the case in the Twist operations.
The IRS says that foreign investors who directly purchase passive interests in U.S. business loans, at the time the loan is made, are doing business in the U.S. and should be taxed on their earnings and profits as if they are a U.S. resident.
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China has nevertheless made it clear that if the United States chooses not to purchase the oil, it will, so a U.S. decision not to purchase the oil will do nothing to alleviate oil sands production, even if environmental activist claims against the process are to be believed.
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Oaktree also recently completed the purchase of Countryside Properties, a U.K. home builder, from Lloyds Banking Group PLC.
The Smithfield deal including assumed debt would eclipse the Chinese purchase of a stake in a big U.S. investment firm as well.
With the U.S. Foodservice purchase, Ahold will see its share of American appetites growing faster than those of any of its competitors.
Pizza Hut is launching the first-of-a-kind ordering app, allowing Xbox LIVE members in the U.S. to purchase pizza, wings, pasta and more from Xbox 360.
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As it piled up dollar reserves, China didn't invest them at home but sent them back to the U.S. to purchase T-bills and Fannie Mae mortgage-backed securities.
That liability usually ends up as Treasury debt parked at the Federal Reserve in custody for foreign governments, the proof of purchase for billions of dollars in extra U.S. imports.
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In addition, people who purchase this bundle are automatically enrolled in the Digital Deluxe Promotion, a program that allows Wii U owners to receive 10 percent back in points for each download they purchase in the Nintendo eShop.
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For example, in the U.S. an app purchase can be put on a T-Mobile bill.
Fiat, the Italian automaker, was brought in by the U.S. government to purchase an equity stake.
Instead, those dollars must eventually return to the U.S. through the purchase of our goods, equities, debt and land.
FORBES: The Fed chairman has no idea what he's talking about.
This virtual currency will be available for U.S. customers to purchase apps, games, and in-app items on the Kindle Fire.
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In fact, the XO's isolation from the Web might have been a reason why consumers didn't snap them up during the buy-one-donate-one promotion that allowed U.S. consumers to purchase XOs between November and January--the promotion ended Jan. 1.
Mr. Hagel said the U.S. wouldn't purchase the new weapons until there are successful tests of the interceptors.
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Mr. Hagel said the U.S. wouldn't purchase the new weapons until military officials conduct successful tests of the interceptors.
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The main risk may be that the purchase will mean all of the major makers of U.S. flu vaccines will be European companies.
Unfortunately, when two-gamepad support does come to the Wii U, it will mean another hefty purchase for anyone interested in getting a second controller.
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