Author: Aaron

  • The Global Economy and OECD

    In a speech on the outlook for the world economy, OECD Secretary-General Angel Gurría spoke about the impact of the financial crisis and OECD’s work to produce a more inclusive globalisation. The financial system is a conveyor belt through which the economy works. And if the financial system is partially blocked or paralysed, as it…

  • Wealthy Investors Hoard Bullion

    Investors in gold are demanding “unprecedented” amounts of bullion bars and coins and moving them into their own vaults as fears about the health of the global financial system deepen. Industry executives and bankers at the London Bullion Market Association annual meeting said the extent of the move into physical gold was unseen and driven…

  • American Indonesian Chamber of Commerce

    New Date: Chicago Investor Briefing on Southeast Asia’s New Expanded Special Economic Zone (off Coast of Singapore) to be Held – Oct. 31, 2008 The Province of Riau Islands in cooperation with Baker & McKenzie, the American Indonesian Chamber of Commerce (AICC) and the Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia in Chicago invite internationally-focused…

  • Gold Traders Take Profits

    After four months of a resilient uptrend in the Gold market, it appears traders are beginning to feel the pressure to take profits. I believe Gold traders are keeping a close eye on the recent turmoil in the Stock Market and it brings back memories of the mass Metals liquidation to cover margins in their…

  • Wealthy Moving to Hedge Funds

    The world’s wealthiest private investors are planning to put more money into alternative investments over the next three years, a report says. The study said the global rich are increasingly attracted by private equity schemes and hedge funds as they offer more stable returns than shares. Here’s a recent news release to show that September…

  • World Asset Bubble: Jeremy Grantham Speaks

    “From Indian antiquities to modern Chinese art; from land in Panama to Mayfair; from forestry, infrastructure, and the junkiest bonds to mundane blue chips; it’s bubble time!” By now you have probably heard this quote by Jeremy Grantham in his letter to investors (which includes vice president Dick Cheney and a host of other high…

  • Best on the Street Analysts Survey

    Thomson Financial, an operating unit of the Thomson Corporation and leading provider of information and technology solutions to the global financial community, and The Wall Street Journal have teamed for the eighth consecutive year for the Best on the Street Analysts Survey published in today’s Journal. According to the survey, Merrill Lynch & Co. regained…

  • China Investment Confidence

    Confidence in China investment has reached new heights, but before the country can fully benefit from substantial additional investments, it needs to make further progress in introducing global standards of governance in legal systems, particularly in contract enforcement and taxation law, a survey of multinational businesses carried out by KPMG International has found. According to…

  • The 6 Giants of Global Profits

    Martin Weiss, Ph.D. examines the global marketplace and the six giants leading the economy. In this issue of Money and Markets, Dr. Weiss discusses the high demand for natural resources due to the booming global economy. Jupiter, Fla. (PRWEB) April 26, 2007 — Martin Weiss, Ph.D. examines the global marketplace and the six giants leading…