Thursday, Apr 18, 2024

International Finance

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Economy

Greenspan, gold, and the banality of evil

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The former chairman of the US Fed is warning against an inevitable crisis resulting from the very policies he helped implement Stefan Gleason  July 12, 2016: Under certain circumstances, seemingly decent human beings are capable of horrific things.So it is with former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan, who parlayed his sound money bona fides into...
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Economy

Iran shifts tactics to lock in global energy allies

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Adopts fresh approach to crude oil blending, ropes in collaborators Daniel Colover June 23, 2016: Iran’s new approach to building energy allies is being revealed as the former powerhouse staggers back onto the global stage. The lifting of Western-imposed sanctions on January 17 has given the country a new lease of life. Tehran’s ability to...
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Economy

Iran to buy around 100 aircraft from Boeing

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Suparna Goswami Bhattacharya However, the deal may take time to come through as there are objections from various quarters June 16, 2016: Iran has finalised a deal with Boeing to buy passenger planes from the US aircraft manufacturer as part of an ongoing effort to upgrade its civil aircraft fleet. Though the deal has not...
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Company

Iran’s aviation market is waiting to be tapped

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Suparna Goswami Bhattacharya There is pent-up demand after years of sanctions but risks remain June 10, 2016: Iran has remained outside the international business community for close to 40 years now. Hence when sanctions were lifted this January, it was a gold rush for many. Being the 29th largest economy by GDP, Iran’s return to...
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Economy

India to be among top five in manufacturing by 2020

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Interestingly, China may be dislodged by the US from the number one position Suparna Goswami Bhattacharya May 23, 2016: That India is known for its information technology services globally is widely accepted. But the country is also ready for the next phase of growth in manufacturing. According to a report by Deloitte, India is projected to...
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Economy

‘Political agenda is influencing financial markets’

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Pioneer Investment’s Head of Global Asset Allocation Research Monica Defend on the economic outlook post Brexit What are, in your view, the implications of Brexit on the global economy? We believe that the Brexit outcome is a global shock, with implications for the global and regional economic outlook that will be channelled mainly through four...
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Economy

China: From goods to services

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by International Finance Desk
In 2016, the Asian economic giant’s output is projected to soften gradually Ousmène Mandeng February 26, 2016: China’s slowdown has led to a considerable recalibration of market views. It is the third biggest economy after the US and the EU and is set to overtake the EU as the second largest by 2020. Clearly, China...
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Economy

Lloyds Bank: Investment sentiment lowest since 2013

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However, positivity towards gold soars February 16, 2016: This month’s Lloyds Bank Private Banking Investor Sentiment Index shows how investor sentiment has taken a significant hit following the turbulent start to 2016. With ongoing market turbulence, the actual market performance of most asset classes dropped again this month. As a result, overall investor sentiment has...
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Economy

Seven reasons not to get too concerned in 2016

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by International Finance Desk
The key for investors is to recognise that shares offer a higher return potential after sharp falls January 19, 2016 Financial markets have started the year on a rough note as last year’s worries about China and global growth in the face of US monetary tightening continue. This could drive more short term weakness. However,...
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