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Akbank: The Leading Turkish Bank
Article By:
Louis Koen
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Thursday, December 8, 2016 8:26 AM EDT
Akbank has the highest ROE of all Turkish banks. Despite a good YTD performance on the local market, the stock continues to trade below historical levels.
Futures Markets, US Shale, The Big Winners From OPEC Meeting
Article By:
Paul Hodges
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Wednesday, December 7, 2016 10:38 AM EDT
Saudi Arabia sided with OPEC in terms of agreeing cutbacks. This has only happened twice before in history – during the 1973/4 Arab Oil Boycott, and the 1979/85 Oil Crisis.
In this article: OIL
Are The Saudis Cutting Any Production At All? Maybe Not
Article By:
Keith Schaefer
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Wednesday, December 7, 2016 10:28 AM EDT
Over the last five years, Saudi crude production in October averaged 9.827 million bopd. January production averaged only 9.31 million bopd - a decline of 513,000 bopd, almost exactly inline with their 486,000 bopd production cut.
In this article: OIL
African Currencies, Nigerian Naira And The New US Dollar Volatility
Article By:
Dr. Dan Steinbock
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Wednesday, December 7, 2016 8:47 AM EDT
While OPEC production cuts could slow the plunge of Nigerian naira, the real headwinds are ahead, thanks to the impending Fed rate hike, the incoming Trump administration, and US dollar as the new fear index.
World Economies In Trouble: Middle East Oil Exports Lower Than 40 Years Ago
Article By:
Steve St. Angelo
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Wednesday, December 7, 2016 4:24 AM EDT
In the past 40 years, Middle East domestic oil consumption surged more than six times from 1.5 million barrels per day (mbd) in 1976, to 9.6 mbd in 2015. This had a seriously negative impact on rising Middle East oil production.
In this article: OIL
Tadawul All Share Index (Saudi Stock Exchange) Finishes Sixth Consecutive Week Of Gains
Article By:
Bruce Powers CMT
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Monday, December 5, 2016 3:48 AM EDT
Saudi Stock Exchange finishes its sixth consecutive week of gains, up 4.7% to close at 7,117.61. Since hitting a low of 5,327.49 nine weeks ago the TASI has risen as much as 33.6% as of last week’s high at 7,117.61.
Cycles, Anti-Globalization And The Debt Super Cycle With Charles Hugh Smith
Video By:
Gordon T Long
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Sunday, December 4, 2016 7:35 PM EDT
In this video we discuss cycles especially as they relate to Trump, Italy, Europe and how they all relate to globalization.
Trump's Carrier Deal, Banks,Technology And Freedom
Article By:
Gary Anderson
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Sunday, December 4, 2016 6:23 PM EDT
Donald Trump's Carrier Air Conditioner deal, which leaves jobs in Indiana instead of offshoring them was certainly a bold move. I am very happy for the folks who kept their jobs. It is important to think about this from an economic perspective.
Emerging Markets Preview For The Week Of Dec. 5
Article By:
Marc Chandler
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Sunday, December 4, 2016 4:44 PM EDT
Despite the negative connotations of a rising US rate environment, emerging markets gathered an element of stability last week as the dollar consolidated its recent gains.
Christmas Has Come Early For Canadian Oil Producers - Four Times!
Article By:
Keith Schaefer
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Friday, December 2, 2016 12:05 PM EDT
Talk about being on a roll! Everything is now coming up aces for Canadian oil producers. Christmas has come early this year.
Zimbabwe’s New "Zombie Money" Bank Notes May Resurrect Hyperinflation
Article By:
Peter Schiff
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Thursday, December 1, 2016 12:23 PM EDT
The southern African Republic of Zimbabwe knows all about currency crisis. In 2009, the country was forced to stop printing its own currency because inflation levels had grown to astronomical proportions.
How To Invest In Energy With The Middle East On The Brink
Article By:
Kent Moors
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Wednesday, November 30, 2016 3:04 PM EDT
Everything is in flux right now, so I’m recommending energy investors look at one particular kind of oil producer that should prove largely insulated from what’s coming next.