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December
Thai stocks plunge 15% -- Why you need diversification
EU growth is steady -- Use to lessen risk
Peace in the Middle East -- President Carter's proposal
Paulson meets Hu in China -- Expect dollar decline
World Bank forecasts strong Asia -- Are your finances?
OPEC to cut output -- Oil prices to remain high
U.S. approves India nuclear deal -- Good for tech funds
Gulf Cooperation Council Summit -- Further dollar decline?
China opens to foreign banks -- A big long-term impact
Ecuador elections -- Why bond funds are better
Venezuela elections -- Expect high oil prices
NATO prepares for energy wars -- How it affects you
Singapore at 8% growth -- Good news for SE Asian funds
Turkey’s EU entry delayed -- Not good for euro funds
China and India sign trade pact -- Not “Chindia” yet
November
APEC meeting -- Good for emerging markets funds
Russia agreement with U.S. -- Closer to joining WTO
Vietnam WTO process delayed -- SE Asia still a good buy
EU Q3 growth stable -- Nice hedge for U.S. slowdown
Oil price forecast -- Above $60 per barrel through '07
Canada taxes income trusts -- Review your energy stocks
China-Africa summit -- Opportunity for growth in Africa
Dollar weakens on BOJ report -- Review your hedges
Ortega voted Nicaraguan President -- "Iran/Contra" flashback
WTO accepts Vietnam -- Update and links
Lula wins -- Hope for Brazil's growth
Russia to join WTO -- Good for large cap and oil
China ASEAN summit -- Less reliance on U.S. market
October
Indonesia repays IMF loan early -- Good for SE Asia funds
Why oil prices are dropping -- What you need to do
Central Asia -- An area to watch
Vietnam -- Opportunity to invest
North Korea nuclear test -- Helps SE Asia market
Housing slump worsens -- Magnified by “exotic” loans
Lula not reelected -- Not good for emerging markets
Stock market rebounds -- Thanks to real estate cash
Inverted yield curve worsens -- Is a recession looming?
September
Japan's new prime minister -- Wait and see
Russian tripartite meetings -- Good for Euro funds
WEF Global Competitiveness Report -- U.S. slips
Thai coup ousts Thaksin -- Could restore GDP growth
IMf updates "World Outlook" -- What you should know
Sec'y Paulson at the G-7-- Forging an alliance with China
How has terrorism evolved since 9/11?
Will another 9/11-type attack occur?
Protect your finances from terrorism
U.S. income up .5% -- World's largest economy slowing
Japan's income up 5.6% -- 2nd largest economy improving
Housing slump continues -- At least through next spring
ASEAN meeting -- Benefit from free trade in SE Asia
Africa's economy -- Won't help your portfolio
August
President signs pension act -- Will you benefit?
Iran showdown -- Prepare for high oil prices
Europe growth increasing -- Review asset allocation
Natural gas cartel would rival OPEC -- How you can profit
China's growth not overheated -- Still a good investment
Chavez increases ties to Russia -- Good for emerging markets
U.S. credit card debt up 10% -- How to live debt free
OECD predicts growth areas -- Include them in your portfolio
Toyota beats Ford, Honda beats Chrysler -- Buy Japan funds
Fed to halt rate increases -- Slow U.S. growth a concern
ECB to raise rates -- Growth still strong, inflation alarming
July
G-8 Summit -- Good for Putin and Russia
Real estate market downturn -- What you need to do now
Oil hits new high of $78 per barrel -- Expect more volatility
Mortgage rates hit four year highs -- Rates will only get higher
BOJ to raise interest rates -- Good for overseas portfolio
Budget deficit down -- But not enough to help your retirement
WTO talks fail again -- Good news for agri-business
Foreigners hold more U.S. debt -- Switch to short-term debt
Mexico votes for status quo -- Stability for U.S. trade
Vietnam cleans house -- New officials good for economy
Treasury Secretary to cut deficit -- Via dollar decline
Chinese Premier visits Africa -- Expect high commodity prices
Exclusive interview with Gavin Longmuir, PhD
How high could oil prices go? -- Try $150 per barrel
When will oil shale be developed? -- Maybe never, here's why
Is the era of cheap oil over? -- Depends on these alternatives
June
SCO meeting -- Securing Central Asian oil for China
Home market decline -- Prepare for the worst
U.S. / European Summit -- Stalemate on WTO talks
G8 Finance Ministers meet -- Global power shift
Despite a strong economy -- Why you don't feel richer
Global markets panic -- Despite moderate economic forecasts
Economy slows, inflation grows -- Protect your assets now
The growth of hedge funds -- Insight into market's decline
Elections in Peru and Columbia -- Good for U.S. multinationals
OPEC meeting -- Chavez wants higher oil prices
Global markets still down -- Time to review your portfolio
China invests in Africa -- Supports emerging markets
May
Mideast World Economic Forum -- Progress towards peace
Global markets plunge -- What happens now?
Honda reacts to Toyota -- Increases U.S. production as well
Japan’s growth steady -- Use it to reduce risk in your portfolio
Why forex trading is hot now -- Why you shouldn't get involved
Toyota on track to beat GM -- Not good for U.S... or U.S. funds
Asian Development Bank meeting suggests an Asian "Euro"
U.S. loses edge in physics -- How it impacts your retirement
Strong EU forecast -- Time to rebalance your portfolio?
An Asian WTO -- and the U.S. is not invited
Fed to stop raising rates -- Dollar starts anticipated decline
President Hu visits Africa -- Secures oil partnership deals
Bolivia nationalizes gas fields -- Impacts global energy markets
April
Iran brinkmanship -- Will oil prices skyrocket?
Impact of President Hu's U.S. visit -- What you need to know
WTO talks stall -- How it will impact your portfolio
China's President Hu visits U.S. -- What you need to know
New home market is slowing -- Is now a good time to move?
Peru's Presidential elections -- How it will impact your portfolio
Gold hits $600 an ounce -- Time to buy?
IMF reports global economy healthier this year than next
Oil exceeds $70 per barrel -- How to protect yourself
Thailand's Prime Minister wins election, loses job
China seeks trade agreement with Malaysia
Brazil and Chile are economic leaders in South America
A tale of two visits...to China
What a week in the Middle East
March
Middle Eastern stock exchanges plummet
China’s industries grew 16 percent so far this year
Hamas sends cabinet nominees to Prime Minister Abbas
China announces entry into jumbo jet manufacturing
U.N. statement on Iran nuclear program further delayed
President Chavez halts U.S. flights into Venezuela
Profit from increased U.S. free trade with Malaysia
The European Central Bank raises rates...again
Bank of Japan finally decides to tighten monetary policy
U.S. supports India's nuclear program -- Good for your portfolio
European real estate bubble slowly deflating
February
China is 2nd largest auto market and 4th largest manufacturer
Oil producing countries get rich but where does the money go?
Could Toyota overtake GM as the world leader in auto sales?
Planning to retire in Costa Rica? Think again
Housing decline on the horizon
India’s Sensex passes 10,000 -- Not too late to get in
Will interest rates continue to rise?
WEF Report - oil above $80 per barrel?
January
WEF Competitiveness Report -- Nordic countries lead the world
China hits record in forex reserves -- Switch to fixed rate now
World Economic Forum at Davos -- What you need to know
Angela Merkel meets Bush -- Good for euro funds
The U.S. current account deficit -- "The Perfect Storm"
China’s banking system -- The dragon’s Achilles heel
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