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Breakout Continues To Be Elusive For The Greenback
Article By:
Marc Chandler
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Sunday, February 24, 2019 11:04 AM EDT
The US dollar has failed to break higher, and this seems to boost the chances that it experiences a near-term setback. Elsewhere we suggest that two dominant themes--US-China trade talks and Brexit--will likely be delayed.
Venezuelan Showdown
Article By:
Phil Flynn
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Thursday, February 21, 2019 9:20 AM EDT
Oil prices started yesterday’s U.S. session in a soft correction mode on the EIA Drilling Productivity Report, which reported that oil production from the seven major U.S. shale formations is expected to rise in March by 84,000 barrels a day.
What Does Venezuela Have To Do With The Price At The Pump?
Video By:
Lee Munson
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Thursday, February 21, 2019 4:08 AM EDT
Venezuela imports heavy crude used to refine diesel fuel. All that new light crude that we are pulling out of our own soil through fracking is mainly used to make gasoline.
In this video: OIL
2019 Fixed Income Survey: Is A Change In Market Dynamics Afoot?
Article By:
Russell Investments
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Thursday, February 21, 2019 1:47 AM EDT
Managers are bullish towards local currency emerging market debt. 73% of managers expect a 6% or better return over the next 12 months, versus 47% in the last survey and 64% previous to that.
Emerging Markets: The Week Ahead (Feb 25-Mar 1), Waxing Optimistic About Brazil's Economy
Article By:
Interactive Brokers
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Tuesday, February 19, 2019 4:00 PM EDT
Brazil’s calendar will be somewhat light on economic releases in the week ahead, with updates that include unemployment, GDP, consumer confidence and manufacturing.
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How Much Oil Does Saudi Arabia Really Have?
Article By:
Robert Rapier
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Monday, February 18, 2019 5:54 AM EDT
Saudi Arabia’s official crude oil reserves numbers have been doubted by many for years, but those doubts may not be justified.
Venezuela: Poster Child For Socialism
Article By:
Mises Institute
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Saturday, February 16, 2019 11:00 PM EDT
There is no more recent example of the many theoretically apparent pitfalls of socialism coming to life than in Venezuela.
In this article: OIL
Mexico's Output Growth Slows In The Fourth Quarter
Article By:
Global Economic Intersection
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Wednesday, February 13, 2019 8:02 AM EDT
Mexico’s economy grew an annualized 1.2 percent in fourth quarter 2018 after expanding 3.4 percent in the third quarter. Gross domestic product (GDP) grew 2.1 percent in 2018 (fourth quarter/fourth quarter).
The Venezuela Myth Keeping Us From Transforming Our Economy
Article By:
Ellen Brown
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Monday, February 11, 2019 10:44 AM EDT
Venezuela’s problems are not the result of the government issuing money and using it to hire people to build infrastructure, provide essential services and expand economic development.
Building Connections With Active Labor Market Policies
Article By:
Timothy Taylor
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Sunday, February 10, 2019 3:00 PM EDT
"Passive" labor market policies involve paying money to the unemployed, like unemployment insurance. "Active" labor market policies involve a range of programs to assist the unemployed in finding jobs.
The Battle For Venezuela’s Gold Serves As A Lesson In Counterparty Risk
Article By:
Stefan Gleason
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Friday, February 8, 2019 12:53 AM EDT
He who controls the gold makes the rules. That old adage applies aptly to the present crisis in Venezuela.
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Brazil: Rates To Stay On Hold
Article By:
ING Economics
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Wednesday, February 6, 2019 5:31 AM EDT
The case for a rate hike in Brazil this year has weakened sharply.
Will The Problems In Venezuela Spell Trouble For Investments?
Video By:
Lee Munson
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Tuesday, February 5, 2019 12:21 PM EDT
What does Venezuela have to do with the price at the pump? I was asked to discuss the troubling events in Venezuela. Fox Business producers simply wanted to know: how does this affect the average American investor?
The Terminal
Article By:
Phil Flynn
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Tuesday, February 5, 2019 9:00 AM EDT
Buyers of Venezuelan crude are stymied and do not want to commit to paying for the crude oil until they know they are paying the right people.
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