International Investing

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China Investments with U.S. Protections

China represents a phenomenal investment opportunity, but it leaves something to be desired in the rule of law...

EU Investigating Germany’s Current Account Surplus

The European Commission (EC) decided Wednesday to investigate Germany’s current account surplus.

[Greece]

Greek Loans Threatened by Missed Reforms, Budget Shortfall

Greece and its international lenders have not yet reconciled their expectations regarding the 2014 Greek budget.

Cola Wars Next Front: India

With business growth rates in emerging markets four to five times larger than in the United States and...

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S&P Downgrades Credit Rating of France

Standard & Poor’s downgraded France’s credit rating from AA+ to AA, a move not matched by other credit-rating...

[Spanish flag in the shape of Spain]

Spain’s Industry, Exports Grow, Unemployment Still High

Spain reported 1.4% year-on-year growth in September, contradicting expectations of a 1.5% contraction.

[Vladimir Putin]

Russian Economy to Face 20 Years of Underperformance

Russian Economy Minister Alexei Ulyukayev stated his country’s expected rate of growth over the next two decades would...

[Great Wall of China]

Consider a Broad Investment in China

China’s growth is assured by its rising population, which already is the world’s largest. As long as broader...

Euro Climbs, ECB Predicted to Leave Interest Rates Steady

A report last week of near-absent inflation in the euro zone led investors to speculate that the European...

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The Contrarian Investing Strategy that Works

I have experimented with one of my favorite, informal contrarian indicators: magazine covers and headlines. Here is my...