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Peso Plunges To 9-Month Lows As Corruption Probe Spreads
Article By:
Tyler Durden
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Thursday, December 21, 2017 3:11 PM EDT
The Mexican peso is plunging (down over 1% today) to its weakest against the dollar since March after a former deputy in the ruling party in Mexico was arrested as part of a graft inquiry.
Eclipse Of US Free-Trade Legacy In Americas And Asia Pacific
Article By:
Dr. Dan Steinbock
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Wednesday, December 20, 2017 5:31 AM EDT
Recently, all major US free trade deals in North America, Latin America and Asia Pacific have fallen under fire. As American legacy in free trade is dimming, there is a new opportunity for real free trade in Asia Pacific.
"It's Not Politics, It's Survival" - Bitcoin, Local Currencies Are Taking Over In Venezuela
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Tyler Durden
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Wednesday, December 20, 2017 5:01 AM EDT
Anybody who believes that central banks are essential pillars of economic stability that deserve the untrammeled authority to issue currencies, which they presently enjoy, should take a close look at what’s happening in Venezuela.
With FCC's Net Neutrality Ruling, The US Could Lose Its Lead In Online Consumer Protection
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Global Economic Intersection
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Saturday, December 16, 2017 12:30 PM EDT
The U.S. government has traditionally been a leader in developing policies that balance free speech, consumer protection and other civil rights with strong opportunities for research and business innovation - but this too is now in decline.
The Story Of Shipping Is Our Economic Story
Article By:
Jeffrey P. Snider
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Tuesday, December 12, 2017 8:21 PM EDT
Like the oil story, the world’s shipping context is dominated by the demand side, not supply.
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With Limited Changes In US S&DS, Argentine Dryness The Focus
Article By:
Jerry Gidel
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Thursday, December 7, 2017 1:05 AM EDT
In the short-term, limited rainfall in the major Argentina growing areas and the commercial need to attract soybeans for US crushing and exports has firmed this oilseed to its best post-harvest prices this year.
20 Trillion Dollar Mistake
Article By:
Kevin Muir
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Wednesday, December 6, 2017 10:46 AM EDT
What do you think is the best returning stock market in 2017? The US? Japan? Nah, it’s Venezuela. Yup, you read that right. Venezuela’s stock market is up over 4,000% year-to-date.
Oil Prices Moderate On Rising U.S. Oil Rigs
Article By:
Samed Olukoya
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Monday, December 4, 2017 10:24 AM EDT
Global oil investors have started holding back on growing U.S. oil rigs, even as OPEC promise to extend production cuts through the end of 2018.
Emerging Market Preview: Week Ahead, Sunday Nov. 26th
Article By:
Marc Chandler
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Sunday, November 26, 2017 6:03 PM EDT
EM FX ended the holiday-shortened week on a soft note. While most were up on the entire week, notable laggards were TRY, CLP, and ZAR. All three currencies underperformed due to rising political risks, and we suspect that will continue.
DEM: This 4% Yielder Is A Top Dividend Growth Pick
Article By:
David Dierking
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Sunday, November 26, 2017 9:27 AM EDT
In reality, the emerging markets group still looks relatively attractive despite this year’s run-up. Some pockets look very attractive, including large-cap dividend payers.
5th Round Of NAFTA Talks Collapse: Who's To Blame? What's At Stake?
Article By:
Mish Shedlock
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Friday, November 24, 2017 8:13 PM EDT
A major warning sign of an impending NAFTA talk failure came when the Trump administration updated its NAFTA demands despite the fact that negotiations had already bogged down.
Hedgers Give Thanks
Article By:
Phil Flynn
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Wednesday, November 22, 2017 8:03 AM EDT
Oil supplies are getting tighter. The American Petroleum Institute reported a massive 6.35 million barrels drop in crude oil supply as well as a 1.796 million barrel drop in the Cushing Oklahoma delivery point.
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