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Why Africa Should Be Looking At China Right Now
There are a couple things happening in China right now that Africa should be looking at very keenly. We won’t talk about Black Monday here because what happens on the Chinese stock exchange does not necessarily directly speak to the impact China’s economy has on Africa. Let’s talk about what really matters for Kenya and … Continue reading
Uganda Isn’t The Problem In The Kenyan Sugar Row
The headlines have been full of the sugar row unfolding across Kenya. Why is Kenya importing sugar from Uganda? Should the sugar industry be protected? What about the livelihood of sugar farmers? Sadly this issue has been politicised and muddied what the focus of the conversation ought to be. So let’s deal with a few … Continue reading
Sell-Off In Commodities And Emerging Markets Probably Over Says BofAML
“Fund managers are bailing on emerging markets, commodities and energy-related stocks at a record pace, suggesting that capitulation could be at hand, according to the latest fund-managers survey from Bank of America Merrill Lynch,” MarketWatch reports. Fears on Greece have been replaced by fears of Chinese recession / EM debt crisis. This has manifested … Continue reading
23 Nations Around The World Where Stock Market Crashes Are Already Happening
You can stop waiting for a global financial crisis to happen. The truth is that one is happening right now. By Michael Snyder All over the world, stock markets are already crashing. Most of these stock market crashes are occurring in nations that are known as “emerging markets”. In recent years, developing countries in … Continue reading
Crashing: Apple, Twitter, Oil, Commodities, Greek Stocks, Chinese Stocks
The month of August sure has started off with a bang. Tech stocks are crashing, oil is crashing, industrial commodities are crashing, Greek stocks crashed the moment that the Greek stock market reopened for trading, and Chinese stocks continue to crash. By Michael Snyder At this point we have not seen a broad crash of … Continue reading
Commodity Prices Expected To Remain Weak In 2015 Despite Slight Rebound In Oil Price
The World Bank is nudging up its 2015 forecast for crude oil prices from $53 in April to $57 per barrel after oil prices rose 17 percent in the Apr-Jun quarter, according to the Bank’s latest Commodity Markets Outlook, a quarterly update on the state of the international commodity markets. The Bank reports that energy … Continue reading
11 Red Flag Events That Just Happened As We Enter The Pivotal Month Of August 2015
Are you ready for what is coming in August? All over America, economic, political and social tensions are building, and the next 30 days could turn out to be pivotal. By Michael Snyder In July, we saw things start to turn. As you will read about below, a major six year trendline for the S&P … Continue reading
The South American Financial Crisis Of 2015
Most nations in South America are either already experiencing an economic recession or are right on the verge of one. In general, South American economies are very heavily dependent on exports, and right now they are being absolutely shredded by the twin blades of a commodity price collapse and a skyrocketing U.S. dollar. By Michael … Continue reading
Africa: Blood Diamonds Money
To understand the African diamond trade, you have to know how and why diamonds are exploited in parts of Africa, as well as where this has been and continues to be a problem. Experts claim that the illegal sale of blood diamonds has produced billions of dollars to fund civil wars and other conflicts in … Continue reading
Hedge Funds Post Best Returns In Years
Originally posted on Financial Post:
Global hedge funds reached the halfway mark in 2015 with some of their best returns in years, but performance cooled off in June from growing losses in Asia Pacific and Europe, according to the latest statistics from Preqin, a research firm focused on the alternative assets industry. “The industry has…
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