John Atkins

I don't see much risk of a blow out in financial credit spreads any time soon. The balance of risk read more

I don't see much risk of a blow out in financial credit spreads any time soon. The balance of risk favors some widening but I expect only slight moderation in 2006.

Sentiment is somewhat ingrained now regarding bird flu, but there is not a sea change taking place. People suspect there read more

Sentiment is somewhat ingrained now regarding bird flu, but there is not a sea change taking place. People suspect there are risks on the horizon but not so material just yet.

It is a negatively developing story. When a company cuts its dividend, that screams 'run away from this credit.

It is a negatively developing story. When a company cuts its dividend, that screams 'run away from this credit.

The price action was incredible. A move like that leads me to believe that something is circulating. Something is known.

The price action was incredible. A move like that leads me to believe that something is circulating. Something is known.

Having several governors from each of our different partners united in a single trust will greatly simplify and speed up read more

Having several governors from each of our different partners united in a single trust will greatly simplify and speed up the decision-making process. As a result, the school will be more responsive to any new opportunities. We are all ready to put this to public consultation as soon as the bill gets the green light.