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Low Oil Prices Continue To Decimate Saudi Arabia’s Currency Reserves
Article By:
Steve St. Angelo
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Tuesday, March 14, 2017 1:14 AM EDT
Investors need to keep an eye on the U.S. and global oil industries this year. If we do see continued weakness in the oil price, this could spell BIG TROUBLE for an industry that is the backbone of the global economy.
Emerging Markets: Preview Of The Week Ahead - March 13
Article By:
Marc Chandler
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Sunday, March 12, 2017 5:15 PM EDT
EM FX ended last week on a firm note despite the strong US jobs data, with the dollar succumbing to some “buy the rumor, sell the fact”. We think the dollar recovers, as it seems risky to be short/underweight dollars going into the FOMC meeting.
Emerging Markets: What Has Changed - Friday, Mar. 10
Article By:
Marc Chandler
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Friday, March 10, 2017 7:39 PM EDT
In the EM equity space as measured by MSCI, Egypt (+3.5%), Korea (+0.9%), and Hong Kong (+0.5%) have outperformed this week, while Peru (-5.1%), Russia (-4.6%), and Brazil (-3.0%) have underperformed.
No - The Oil Market Is Not Fixed!
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EconMatters
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Tuesday, March 7, 2017 10:56 PM EDT
We discuss the API Report, and what it means for the Oil Market on Wednesday. We blow through the previous Record High Oil Storage Levels Tomorrow!
How To Supercharge The Autonomous Vehicle Industry
Article By:
Avi Jorisch
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Tuesday, March 7, 2017 2:15 PM EDT
In early February, Ford announced that it will allocate a staggering $1 billion over the next five years to develop the first fully autonomous vehicle and Israel is playing a major part.
An Entrepreneur Talks Iran
Podcast By:
Chris MacIntosh
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Monday, March 6, 2017 6:06 PM EDT
Why Iran could be “yuuuge” for investors?
Emerging Market Preview For The Week Of March 6
Article By:
Marc Chandler
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Sunday, March 5, 2017 5:27 PM EDT
The Fed is sending very strong signals for a March hike, which should keep EM FX on its back foot. Jobs data on Friday will be the highlight, but given the Fed’s signals, we do not think a soft report will derail a hike next week.
Time For African Economic Miracle
Article By:
Dr. Dan Steinbock
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Friday, March 3, 2017 4:19 AM EDT
In the 20th century, Africa gained political independence but fell behind economic boom. In the 21st century, it is Africa’s turn – but not without stronger state and new external push.
Best And Worst ADRs - Monday, Feb. 27
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E.B. Capital Markets
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Monday, February 27, 2017 3:49 PM EDT
The average score across our ADR universe is 52.32. For perspective, the score's average over the past four and eight weeks is 54.21 and 53.35, respectively.
Iraq: What You Haven’t Been Told
Article By:
Chris MacIntosh
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Monday, February 27, 2017 3:00 PM EDT
Since Iraq is a geographically strategic player in the Middle East, understanding what is happening there and with their neighbors could well be very valuable to us as investors. Postwar economies can offer substantial returns.
Emerging Markets: Preview Of The Week Of Feb. 27
Article By:
Marc Chandler
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Sunday, February 26, 2017 6:58 PM EDT
EM FX ended last week on a soft note despite lower US rates. The dollar regained some traction that it lost over the course of the week, when markets pushed out Fed tightening beyond March.
More Oil Production And Weakening Gasoline Demand - Oil Market Still In Denial
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EconMatters
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Sunday, February 26, 2017 4:48 PM EDT
We discuss the oil market in a comprehensive manner in this video, and lay out why the economics of the oil market are not correctly aligned right now. The world oil market isn't set up for both the Middle East and US to be pumping at record levels.
Bankrupting OPEC... One Million Barrels Of Oil At A Time
Article By:
Steve St. Angelo
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Saturday, February 25, 2017 12:36 PM EDT
The world hasn’t really caught on yet, but OPEC is in serious trouble. Last year, OPEC’s net oil export revenues collapsed. How bad? Well, how about 65% since the oil price peaked in 2012.
Emerging Markets: What Has Changed - Friday, Feb. 24
Article By:
Marc Chandler
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Friday, February 24, 2017 3:45 PM EDT
PBOC tweaked its process for determining the yuan reference rate.