International Markets

Faked and Pirated Goods Cost $500 Billion in Global Trade

Posted: March 25, 2019 at 8:25 am

In the three years between 2013 and 2016, the volume of global trade in counterfeit and pirated products rose by more than 10%, from $461 billion to $509 billion. As ...
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The 7 Countries That Create the Most American Jobs

Posted: March 18, 2019 at 12:55 pm

U.S. international trade supports 39 million American jobs, about one of every five. The proportion has doubled since the original North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) was signed in 1992 ...
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This Nation’s Massive Economy Could Be Heading Toward Recession

Posted: March 8, 2019 at 6:20 am

China's trade data came out today. It showed exports fell 20% in February, which one expert called a "trade recession." Since it is the world's second-largest country by gross domestic ...
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Global Demand for Jet Fuel to Jump 27% by 2040

Posted: October 9, 2018 at 9:10 am

Worldwide demand for jet fuel currently stands at about 7.45 million barrels a day. By 2040 that total will rise by more than 27% to more than 9.5 million barrels ...
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7 Large Foreign Stocks With Big Upside for US Investors

Posted: September 10, 2018 at 10:55 am

2018 has been a strange time for investors. While the U.S. stock market sits close to all-time highs, many of the emerging and other developed markets nations have seen their ...
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A Closer Look at Turkey’s Economy

Posted: August 11, 2018 at 8:45 am

The value of Turkey's currency, the lira, has collapsed. Its economy has stagnated so badly that there is even talk of a bailout, perhaps led by the International Monetary Fund ...
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Turkey’s Economy by the Numbers, With US and European Exposure

Posted: August 10, 2018 at 11:20 am

It was not that long ago that the economic meltdowns taking place in Greece and Cyprus dominated the headlines. And no one should have forgotten about the "PIIGS" analogy for ...
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North Korea GDP Hammered, Challenging Government

Posted: July 20, 2018 at 6:25 am

North Korea's gross domestic product (GDP) dropped 3.5% last year. It is the most since it declined by 6.5% in 1997. The trouble poses a challenge to dictator Kim Jong-un, ...
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The World’s 10 Best Metro Economies

Posted: July 17, 2018 at 9:50 am

More than a third (36%) of global job growth and two-thirds of global GDP growth are accounted for in just 300 cities around the world. More than half of the ...
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These 10 States Are the Most Exposed to a Potential Trade War

Posted: July 6, 2018 at 8:50 am

It has probably been the most discussed economic and political story of 2018, and it is one that probably will stay front and center for some time. After years of ...
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As Trump Threatens $200 Billion in New Tariffs, China Rattles Saber

Posted: June 19, 2018 at 6:20 am

As the Trump administration threatened tariffs of $200 billion on China imports, the People's Republic was quick to react. The Chinese government said it would "strike back," presumably with tens ...
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The 6 Most Important Things in Business Today

Posted: June 12, 2018 at 7:17 am

Exxon Mobil (NYSE: XOM) will start to trade energy futures. According to Reuters: Exxon Mobil Corp is pushing deeper into energy trading, building a global cadre of experienced traders and ...
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6 Most Important Things in Business Today

Posted: June 1, 2018 at 5:18 am

Several countries hit back at Trump's tariffs, including nations with which the United States has strong ties. According to Reuters: Canada and Mexico retaliated on Thursday after Washington imposed tariffs ...
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Walmart Sheds UK’s Asda, Looks to India for Growth

Posted: April 30, 2018 at 7:55 am

In a transaction that surprised exactly no one, Walmart Inc. (NYSE: WMT) and the United Kingdom's J Sainsbury have agreed to a deal in which Walmart sells its U.K.-based Asda ...
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10 Top Irish Stocks Worth Keeping an Eye On

Posted: March 17, 2018 at 8:41 am

If the St. Patrick’s Day observances have investors pondering opportunities in the Emerald Isle, there are a few things to know. First, Ireland has been known for some time for ...
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