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Record High But Still Down Over 40%
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Bespoke Investment Group
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Monday, March 18, 2019 2:50 PM EDT
The rally in Brazilian stocks and the new high in the Ibovespa are impressive, but at the same time a bit misleading.
In this article: EWZ
Argentina's Peso, Nothing But Trouble
Article By:
Steve Hanke
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Monday, March 18, 2019 6:53 AM EDT
Argentina released its February inflation statistics. Inflation spiked, again. Indeed, the official annual inflation rate jumped to 51.3%/yr.
$60 Billion Opportunity Opens Up For Plastics Industry
Article By:
Paul Hodges
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Sunday, March 17, 2019 10:23 AM EDT
Single-use packaging is on the way out. Nobody wants baby fish to die from being fed waste plastic instead of food. And why use costly oil/gas on making something needed for a 10 minute trip from the shop? Recycling is the new growth opportunity
In this article: KO
The Global Billionaire Population Has Doubled In Five Years Thanks To Bubbles
Article By:
Jesse Colombo
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Thursday, March 7, 2019 5:31 PM EDT
The global wealth boom is not a healthy phenomenon because it’s a side effect of “money bubble” created by central banks that are flooding the world with liquidity in a desperate attempt to prop up the global economy.
Argentine Peso Plummets To Record Low As Inflation Soars
Article By:
Tyler Durden
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Thursday, March 7, 2019 1:58 PM EDT
Peso has dropped 11% this year, making it the worst performer against USD.
In this article: UUP
Mexico: Setting The Stage For Rate Cuts
Article By:
ING Economics
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Tuesday, March 5, 2019 4:00 PM EDT
The main highlight of the 4Q18 Quarterly Report released by the central bank last week was the sharp drop in the bank’s forecast for GDP growth. Banxico’s 2019 GDP growth forecast dropped 0.6ppt and is now centered at 1.6%.
In this article: EWW
Shaky China!
Article By:
Phil Flynn
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Tuesday, March 5, 2019 9:19 AM EDT
China is projecting its slowest growth in 30 years giving oil bulls a chance to fade the negativity.
In this article: OIL
Major Opportunities In Emerging Markets In 2019, Really?
Article By:
Taki Tsaklanos
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Sunday, March 3, 2019 12:03 PM EDT
Emerging stock markets (EEM) continue to be in great shape. Even though their rally stalled in recent weeks, we saw continued strength especially in China’s stock market (SSEC).
A Look At The Charts
Article By:
Marc Chandler
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Sunday, March 3, 2019 11:28 AM EDT
The US dollar was mixed against the major currencies last week.The dollar-bloc currencies and the Japanese yen fell,while the other major currencies rose, led by sterling (1.1%) on ideas that the risk of a no-deal Brexit was diminished.
Déjà Vu All Over Again For Oil Markets As Recession Risks Rise
Article By:
Paul Hodges
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Sunday, March 3, 2019 10:16 AM EDT
Oil markets are looking fragile, with prices now at levels which have normally led to recession in the past. Saudi Arabia seems on its own in cutting output to boost prices, as US/Russian volume climbs. The chances of a return to $30/bbl are rising.
In this article: USO