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How A Brexit Would Undermine Europe's Balance Of Power
Wednesday, June 22, 2016 3:00 PM EDT
Britain's approaching referendum has led to rampant speculation about the economic and financial consequences of a vote to leave the EU. In the wake of a Brexit, uncertainty - the archenemy of economic growth and financial stability - would abound.
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How Referenda Threaten The EU
Sunday, May 15, 2016 12:58 PM EDT
Critics of referenda argue that they force voters to make decisions on complex issues about which they may not have complete knowledge. Referenda tend to create the illusion that complex issues can be reduced to a binary "yes" or "no" answer.
In this article: EZU
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A Bright Future For Solar Power In The Middle East
Saturday, April 23, 2016 10:10 PM EDT
Although it will stay subordinate to hydrocarbons, solar is primed to become a more prominent part of the energy mix in the Middle East and North Africa.
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A Chance For Change In Brazil's Scandal
Sunday, April 17, 2016 6:11 PM EDT
For the past two years, Brazil has been mired in the costliest corruption scandal ever uncovered in a democracy, revolving around government-owned energy company Petroleo Brasileiro (PBR).
In this article: PBR Also: EWZ
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The Rise Of Alternative Fuel Sources
Thursday, March 24, 2016 6:10 PM EDT
Stratfor analysts discuss the future of lithium batteries and supply/demand factors impacting costs. (Video Length: 00:06:09)
In this video: ALB, FMC, JCI, LIT, CBAK, ULBI, TSLA
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China And The Changing Global Economic Order
Wednesday, December 2, 2015 2:38 PM EDT
China's economy has many of its own issues, and may be about to hit its own buffers, but it is also the leading edge of a broader wave of developing economies.
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Europe Rethinks The Schengen Agreement
Thursday, September 3, 2015 1:51 PM EDT
The European Union probably will not abandon the Schengen Agreement anytime soon. Despite the criticisms, the treaty has reduced the time and cost of moving goods across Europe.
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How China's Currency Policies Will Change The World
Thursday, August 27, 2015 4:58 AM EDT
The recent fluctuations in China's currency typify the best and worst of a globalized world, where developments in one place can instantly change the political and financial calculations of governments in others.
In this article: CYN, GXC, EZU
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Moving Toward A Geopolitical Marketplace
Thursday, August 20, 2015 10:54 AM EDT
The genius of the market, as opposed to centrally planned economies, is its humility when it comes to understanding what consumers want. As in the economic marketplace, almost no one will get everything they want in the geopolitical "market".
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China's Crisis: The Price Of Change
Tuesday, August 18, 2015 6:16 AM EDT
China has entered a stage of the uncertain. The transition to an internal demand-driven economy will not happen smoothly, nor will it happen overnight.
In this article: CNY, UUP
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Russia Is Destroying Its Food
Thursday, August 13, 2015 5:50 AM EDT
Russia's standard of living is being tested by Moscow's attempt to prove a point to the West. Despite the rampant criticism, the Russian government is standing behind its move to limit illegal food imports.
In this article: RSX
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An Empire Strikes Back: Germany And The Greek Crisis
Tuesday, July 14, 2015 6:46 AM EDT
A desperate battle was fought last week. It pitted Germany and Greece against each other. Each country had everything at stake. Based on the deal that was agreed to, Germany forced a Greek capitulation.
In this article: FXE, GREK
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Why China's Stock Markets Matter
Thursday, July 9, 2015 11:56 AM EDT
Beijing will continue to intervene where possible to prop up markets and market sentiment.
In this article: ASHR, MCHI
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The Greek Vote And The EU Miscalculation
Tuesday, July 7, 2015 5:29 AM EDT
In a result that should surprise no one, the Greeks voted to reject European demands for additional austerity measures as the price for providing funds to allow Greek banks to operate.
In this article: EZU, GREK
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Beyond The Greek Impasse
Tuesday, June 30, 2015 5:35 AM EDT
The Greek situation — having perhaps outlived the term "crisis," now that it has taken so long to unfold — appears to have finally reached its terminal point. This is, of course, an illusion: It has been at its terminal point for a long time.
In this article: GREK
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A Net Assessment Of East Asia
Tuesday, June 16, 2015 6:04 AM EDT
A major difference between China and Japan is social cohesiveness. The economic dysfunction was managed socially in Japan.
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