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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
Posted in Commodities, Economy, Foreign Trade
Tagged Brexit, Euro, Euro Zone, Europe, European Union, GBP, Referendum, UK
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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
Posted in Bonds, Commodities, Currencies, Economy, Emerging Markets, Foreign Trade
Tagged Argentina, Crisis, Currenties, Debt, Ecuador, Financial Crisis, Latin America, Sovereign Debt, Venezuela
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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
Posted in Bonds, Commodities, Currencies, Economy, Emerging Markets, Foreign Trade, Stocks
Tagged Crude Oil, Debt, Devaluation, Hyper Inflation, Inflation, Latin America, Sovereign Debt
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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
Posted in Bonds, Currencies, Economy, Emerging Markets, Foreign Trade, Oil, Stocks
Tagged Asia, Crisis, Debt, Devaluation, Hyper Inflation, Inflation, Latin America, Mega Devaluations, Sovereign Debt
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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
Posted in Bonds, Currencies, Economy, Emerging Markets, Foreign Trade
Tagged Austerity, Debt, Devaluation, Euro, Euro Zone, European Union, Greece, Greek Crisis
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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
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
Posted in Currencies, Economy, Foreign Trade, Stocks
Tagged Banks, Brexit, Europe, European Union, UK
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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
Posted in Currencies, Economy, Foreign Trade
Tagged Brexit, Europe, European Union, GBP, Referendum, UK
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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
Posted in Commodities, Economy, Foreign Trade, Oil
Tagged Crude Oil, Demand, OPEC, Supply
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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
Posted in Bonds, Commodities, Foreign Trade, Oil, Stocks
Tagged Crude Oil, Markets, OPEC, Pensions, Sovereign Wealth Funds
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