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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 … Read more
“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 … Read more
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 … Read more
The Issue Is Not China’s Stock Markets – It’s the Model By Scott B. MacDonald In late February 2007, the global stock market meltdown started in Shanghai. As The New York Times noted on March 4, 2007: “Less than a week ago, it might have seemed preposterous to suggest that a 9% fall in the … Read more
In the last 10 years three billion people have started to climb the first rungs of the Global economic ladder and are lifted out of poverty and ignorance. The shift of wealth is set to accelerate as the “sea change” of prosperity and economic growth swing from the developed world shift to the emerging economies. … Read more
Will the Volatility Continue? The Economist called it “a snort from a dragon’s nostrils.” At the end of February, as China’s stock market index fell by more than 8%, stock markets tumbled around the globe — it was their steepest decline since the September 11 attacks in 2001. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped more … Read more
For 2,000 years, foreigners have seen China as the golden dream. Time after time, they have learned to their regret that it is a gilded illusion; and it is happening again. During 2006, foreign investors tripled their investments in the Chinese equity markets. Even with that, foreign capital constitutes only 10% of the Shanghai (SSE) … Read more
An Interview with Wilbur L. Ross, Jr., Chairman and CEO, WL Ross & Co., LLC With Keith W. Rabin, President, KWR International, Inc. Wilbur Ross may be the best-known turnaround financier in the U.S., having been involved in the restructuring of over $200 billion in assets around the world. In 1998, Fortune Magazine called him … Read more
Forbes and Jason Papier, Co-host of #1 Personal Finance Podcast, Discuss Flat Tax, Other Issues SUNNYVALE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–“Pro Money Talk” – the #1 rated personal finance podcast – today announces its latest episode, featuring Steve Forbes, CEO and editor-in-chief of Forbes. The episode is available for download via iTunes or at www.promoneytalk.com. In the episode, … Read more