Category Archives: Foreign Trade

Brexit, Schmexit! Part 3: The Economy

Leave is ahead in the polls with little over a week to go. Let’s explore the 350 million pounds and sovereignty issues around the campaign Continue reading

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Emerging Markets: 30 Years of Crisis. Part 3: The 2000s and beyond

This is the third and final installment of the series. We discuss Ecuador, Argentina and Venezuela in their journey through the 21st century. Continue reading

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Emerging Markets: 30 Years of Crisis. Part 2: The 1990s

Second installment of my 3-part series on Emerging Markets Continue reading

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Emerging Markets: 30 Years of Crisis. Part 1: The 1980s

The recent news of Argentina’s deal with holdout hedge funds has prompted me to put together a three-part series on Emerging Markets, and analyze this crises-laden asset class. Enjoy! Continue reading

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A Submerging Economy

7 years after the first Greek crisis, the government is putting forward a new set of austerity measures. Will it work this time? Continue reading

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The Future of Steel in the UK

What options are available for the British steel industry, let’s explore them. Continue reading

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Brexit, Schmexit! Part 2: The Banks

The second installment of the Brexit, Schmexit series looks into the threats and opportunities for London as a global financial hub Continue reading

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Brexit, Schmexit! Part 1: The Pound

The recent announcement on a Brexit referendum has sent the Pound to its 2008-2009 recession lows against the Dollar. Is this rational? Continue reading

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The Crude Reality. Part 2

Low demand generates lower prices, but this seems not to affect supply. The case where the laws of supply and demand ceased to function Continue reading

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The Crude Reality. Part 1

Low crude oil prices drive prices of everyday goods lower and put disposable income in the hands of the public. But there is a flip side. Continue reading

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