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Category Archives: Foreign Trade
Brexincompetence
Incompetence is not reserved to the third world. It is less frequent in the developed world, but when it happens it really goes to town Continue reading
Posted in Economy, Foreign Trade
Tagged Brexit, European Commission, European Union, No Deal
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There Will Always be War
How does the German ban on arms sales to Saudi Arabia play out with the major weapons manufacturers around the world. Who are the winners, and who is clearly the big loser. Continue reading
Posted in Foreign Trade, Stocks
Tagged Airbus, Arms, BAE Systems, Boeing, General Dynamics, Germany, Leonardo, Lockheed Martin, Northrup Grumman, Raytheon, Saudi Arabia, UK, USA, Weapons
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A Little Push to the Right
When Lenin Moreno beat Guillermo Lasso on a dubious election last year, many thought this would be a continuation of the Citizens Revolution, it seems the President is parting with the ideology of his predecessor. Continue reading
Posted in Bonds, Economy, Emerging Markets, Foreign Trade
Tagged Castro, Chavez, Correa, Cuba, Ecuador, Emerging Markets, Investments, Lasso, Maduro, Moreno, Privatization, Venezuela, XXI Century Socialism
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Un Empujoncito a la Derecha
Cuando Lenin Moreno derrotó a Guillermo Lasso en una dudosa elección el año pasado, muchos pensaron que seria la continuation de la Revolución Ciudadana. Parece que el Presidente esta alejando de la ideología de su predecesor. Continue reading
Posted in Bonds, Economy, Emerging Markets, Foreign Trade
Tagged Castro, Chavez, Correa, Cuba, Ecuador, Inversiones, Lasso, Maduro, Moreno, Privatizacion, Socialismo del Siglo XXI, Venezuela
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Ahhh… Tariffs (sigh)
Tariffs don’t work, they never have, they never will. Why tariffs in the US serve a political rather than an economical purpose Continue reading
Posted in Commodities, Economy, Foreign Trade
Tagged Aluminum, China, European Union, Export, Import, Steel, Tariffs, US
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A Guide to Brexiting
What is so hard about getting out of the EU? Politicians and bureaucrats have a knack to overcomplicate things, and as a consequence the public suffers. Read my guide to Brexiting, where you will see the simple steps to follow if you want to brexit. Continue reading
Posted in Economy, Foreign Trade
Tagged Brexit, Customs Union, Euro, Euro Zone, Europe, European Union, Free Trade, Ireland, UK
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20 Billion, 100 Billion, or more?
Is Britain really “divorcing” the EU? Should we change the rhetoric to manage expectations about the payments at the time of Brexit? Continue reading
Posted in Economy, Foreign Trade
Tagged Brexit, Customs Union, Euro, Euro Zone, Europe, European Union, Free Trade, Ireland, UK
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Brexicon
How much (or little) have you followed the Brexit developments? Do you know the difference between hard and soft Brexit? or do you just need some brushing up? Continue reading
Posted in Economy, Foreign Trade
Tagged Brexit, Customs Union, Euro, Euro Zone, Europe, European Union, Free Trade, Ireland, UK
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Brexit, Schmexit! Part 5: The Aftermath
Vote is in, Britain is out! Political and economical chaos, what next? Continue reading
Posted in Commodities, Currencies, Economy, Foreign Trade, Stocks
Tagged Brexit, Euro, Euro Zone, Europe, European Union, GBP
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Brexit, Schmexit! Part 4: Europe
Having analyzed the effects of Brexit on the UK economy; with just a few hours before the vote, let’s now take a look at the effects on Europe Continue reading
Posted in Currencies, Economy, Foreign Trade, Stocks
Tagged Brexit, Euro, Euro Zone, Europe, European Union, GBP, Referendum, UK
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