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Xi Jinping Tariff Negotiating Strategy with US Groups
New terms for emerging markets- MIST (Mexico, Indonesia, S. Korea and Turkey) after BRICS
09/21/2011
Investors look to the MIST countries and N-11 (the 11 other emerging markets) as growth slows in BRICS countries.
Grouped Articles
Hit to Nation's Stable Image Threatens to Damage Economy
Wall Street Journal 06/05/2013
A Warning Light to Alert the I.M.F.
New York Times 09/21/2011
Financial Fears Gain Credence as Unrest Shakes Turkey
New York Times 06/05/2013
Emerging Markets Are on Their Own
Wall Street Journal 06/23/2013
Mom-and-Pop Investors Bolt Emerging Markets
Wall Street Journal 08/22/2013
New York Times 08/22/2013
Vietnam's credit ratings
09/21/2011
Grouped Articles
A Warning Light to Alert the I.M.F.
New York Times 09/21/2011
Rating Cut in Vietnam Spurs Fears Over Banks
Wall Street Journal 09/29/2012
Vietnam Loses Glow as a Market Darling
Wall Street Journal 09/10/2012
Vietnam Tells Central Bank to Clean Up Bad Debt
Wall Street Journal 10/09/2012
U.S. Federal Reserve Governor Jeremy Stein and warnings about overheating credit markets in 2013
09/21/2011
U.S. Fed governor Stein says he understands Bernanke's reasons for an accomodative stance, yet sees the need to be sensitive about the costs of pursuing this strategy.
Grouped Articles
A Warning Light to Alert the I.M.F.
New York Times 09/21/2011
Central Bankers Hone Tools to Pop Bubbles
Wall Street Journal 07/08/2013
Once Again, the Fed Shies Away From the Exit Door
Wall Street Journal 07/11/2013
Weâre All Still Hostages to the Big Banks
New York Times 08/25/2013
Inside a Warier Fed, Watch the New Guy
Wall Street Journal 03/18/2013
Bernanke's World War II Monetary Regime
Wall Street Journal 03/24/2013
The IMF's Global Financial Stability Report- Sept 2011
09/21/2011
One of the critical indicators that acts as a warning light is the credit growth to GDP ratio. If this exceeds 5% it acts a a warning indicator for a country, according to the IMF. It exceeded 24% in China in 2009. And it has exceeded 5% in Brazil for three years in a row- 2006-2008. Turkey and Vietnam are also on the list of countries with high unsustainable credit growth.
Grouped Articles
A Warning Light to Alert the I.M.F.
New York Times 09/21/2011
World Bank Predicts Slower Growth and Urges Precautions
New York Times 01/17/2012
Citing 99%, Protester Interrupts World Bank’s Zoellick in China
Wall Street Journal 02/28/2012
I.M.F. Lowers Its Forecast for Global Growth
New York Times 10/08/2012
Zambia's economy 2010-2016
09/21/2011
Grouped Articles
Wall Street Journal 03/25/2015
Zambia Copper Producer Halts Production Over Power Shortages
Wall Street Journal 08/04/2015
Mining Collapse Cripples Africa’s Dreams of Prosperity
Wall Street Journal 03/04/2016
In Zambia Election, the Big Issue Is China
Wall Street Journal 09/21/2011
Zambia Awaits President-Elect's Inauguration
Wall Street Journal 09/23/2011
Zambia's Leader Hands Over Power
Wall Street Journal 09/24/2011
Turkey's economy and the street protests in 2013
09/21/2011
Grouped Articles
Hit to Nation's Stable Image Threatens to Damage Economy
Wall Street Journal 06/05/2013
No Ticker Tape Parade for Brazil's Currency Heroes
Wall Street Journal 06/06/2013
A Warning Light to Alert the I.M.F.
New York Times 09/21/2011
Turkish Leader Says Razing of Park to Proceed
New York Times 06/06/2013
In Istanbulâs Taksim Square, an Achillesâ Heel
New York Times 06/07/2013
Financial Fears Gain Credence as Unrest Shakes Turkey
New York Times 06/05/2013
Turkey's central bank- interest rate policies 2012-2014
09/21/2011
Grouped Articles
Turkey, Seeking Growth, Cuts Rates
Wall Street Journal 04/17/2013
Turkey Must Balance Success With Excess
Wall Street Journal 05/19/2013
A Warning Light to Alert the I.M.F.
New York Times 09/21/2011
Turkish Corruption Probe's Effects Felt Far and Wide
Wall Street Journal 12/21/2013
Turkish Intervention Fails to Stem Lira Sell-Off
Wall Street Journal 01/24/2014
Turkey Seeks to Avert Financial Crisis
Wall Street Journal 01/28/2014
The U.S. credit boom and growth in issuance of junk bonds in 2012-2013
09/21/2011
A 55% increase in the issuance of junk bonds in the U.S. in 2012 raises alarm signals at the U.S. Federal Reserve. One group of Fed governors, including Jeremy Stein and Richard Fisher, calls for caution in Fed policy.
Grouped Articles
Wall Street Journal 05/11/2013
When Model Borrowers Bite Back
Wall Street Journal 05/28/2013
A Warning Light to Alert the I.M.F.
New York Times 09/21/2011
Weâre All Still Hostages to the Big Banks
New York Times 08/25/2013
The Stock Market Is Missing the Warning From Junk
Wall Street Journal 12/07/2015
Fed Split Over How Long To Keep Cash Spigot Open
Wall Street Journal 02/20/2013
Credit Suisse lawsuits and legal settlements
09/20/2011
Grouped Articles
Credit Suisse Helped U.S. Clients Hide Billions in Assets, U,S Senate Report Finds
New York Times 02/25/2014
Credit Suisse Settles Mortgage Litigation for $885 Million
Wall Street Journal 03/22/2014
Credit Suisse is Facing Double-Barreled Inquiries
New York Times 04/06/2014
Credit Suisse Pleads Guilty in Criminal Tax Case
Wall Street Journal 05/20/2014
Credit Suisse's CEO is Called the 'Teflon Man'
New York Times 05/19/2014
In Tax Case, Credit Suisse is Denied Milder Penalty
New York Times 05/19/2014
Innovations in agricultural equipment- automated tractor vehicles
09/20/2011
Grouped Articles
Wall Street Journal 09/20/2011
Generic versions of Lovenox
09/20/2011
Grouped Articles
New Generic Lovenox Receives FDA Approval
Wall Street Journal 09/20/2011
Tyco performance
09/20/2011
Grouped Articles
Johnson Controls Said to Be in Advanced Talks to Combine With Tyco
Wall Street Journal 01/25/2016
Tyco Merger Will Shift Johnson Controls’ Tax Liability Overseas
New York Times 01/25/2016
Johnson Controls, Tyco to Merge in Inversion Deal
Wall Street Journal 01/26/2016
End of an Empire: Tyco Plans Split
Wall Street Journal 09/20/2011
Fission for Some Value in Tyco's Stock
Wall Street Journal 09/20/2011
Germany's Pirate party, voter discontent and thinking outside of the establishment
09/19/2011
Grouped Articles
Elites Flock to Anti-Euro Party, Alternative for Germany
New York Times 04/14/2013
In Berlin, Pirates Win 8.9 Percent of Vote in Regional Races
New York Times 09/19/2011
'Pirates' Deal a Blow to Germany's Political Status Quo
Wall Street Journal 04/10/2012
New York Times 05/05/2012
The Pirate Party Logs a New Politics
New York Times 05/01/2012
In Rebuke to Merkel, Social Democrats Win German Vote
New York Times 05/13/2012
Turkey's credit ratings
09/21/2011
Grouped Articles
Turkish Markets Boosted by Rating Upgrade
Wall Street Journal 05/19/13
A Warning Light to Alert the I.M.F.
New York Times 09/21/11
Turkish Intervention Fails to Stem Lira Sell-Off
Wall Street Journal 01/24/14
Wall Street Journal 11/06/12
Indonesia's debt, credit ratings and borrowing costs
09/21/2011
Grouped Articles
A Warning Light to Alert the I.M.F.
New York Times 09/21/11
Abe Win Is Good for the Neighbors
Wall Street Journal 07/22/13
Mom-and-Pop Investors Bolt Emerging Markets
Wall Street Journal 08/22/13
Indonesia Faces Price Rise as Currency Weakens
Wall Street Journal 09/04/13
Wall Street Journal 01/19/12
Indonesia Sees Surge in Foreign Investment
Wall Street Journal 01/20/12
The credit ratings of large U.S. banks
09/21/2011
Grouped Articles
Rating Firms Steer Clear of an Overhaul
Wall Street Journal 05/12/13
Moodyâs Downgrades Credit Ratings of Three Large Banks
New York Times 09/21/11
Why Wall Street Can't Handle the Truth
Wall Street Journal 11/05/11
S&P Cuts Its Ratings for 15 Banks
New York Times 11/30/11
Banks' Ratings Reliance Nears End
Wall Street Journal 12/08/11
Wall Street Journal 06/22/12
Swiss bank UBS's investment banking operations
09/21/2011
Grouped Articles
Wall Street Journal 11/17/13
UBS Board to Focus on Postscandal Plan
Wall Street Journal 09/21/11
Grubel Resigns at UBS After Adoboli Rogue Trading Scandal
New York Times 09/24/11
At UBS, Itâs the Culture Thatâs Rogue
New York Times 09/23/11
There are no rogue traders, there are only rogue banks - The Washington Post
Washington Post 09/25/11
UBS Shareholders Push for Deeper Changes
Wall Street Journal 09/26/11
Zambia politics and government 2010-2015
09/21/2011
Grouped Articles
Zambian politics: White man, burdened
Economist 10/06/14
In Zambia Election, the Big Issue Is China
Wall Street Journal 09/21/11
Zambia Awaits President-Elect's Inauguration
Wall Street Journal 09/23/11
Zambia's Leader Hands Over Power
Wall Street Journal 09/24/11
Michael Sata Wins Zambiaâs Presidential Election
New York Times 09/23/11
Zambia Peaceful After President Hands Over Power
New York Times 10/31/11
Junk bonds issued by China's housing developers in 2013-2014 and the higher risks to foreign investors
09/21/2011
The yields on these bonds have declined from 11-12% in 2012 to 7-8% in 2013. Investors risk losing everything as the bonds are issued by foreign subsidiaries and are not backed by the housing developer's assets in China. Creditors and banks in China are the first to get their money back in a bankruptcy as in the case of the bankruptcy of Suntech Power, while foreign bondholders risk complete losses. Developers in China are increasing issuance of junk bonds as there is limited access to other sources of financing.
Grouped Articles
Asia Goes on a Debt Binge as Much of World Sobers Up
Wall Street Journal 05/24/13
A Warning Light to Alert the I.M.F.
New York Times 09/21/11
I.M.F. Tells China of Urgent Need for Economic Change
New York Times 07/17/13
Critics Decry Risks Posed by Link Between China's Banks and Bonds
Wall Street Journal 08/16/13
Bond Market in China May See First Local Default
New York Times 03/04/14
The Man at the Center of Solar-Panel Maker Suntech's Fall
Wall Street Journal 05/03/13
Capital inflows of hot money, the lack of capital controls and the financial crisis in Cyprus
09/21/2011
Capital inflows into Cyprus accelerated after it appeared that Ireland's banking system had serious problems. This happened through demand deposits that could be withdrawn quickly. The problem of volatile capital flows is similiar to that faced by Asian countries in the 1997 Asian banking crisis when capital outflows came at the worst possible time for the banks.
Grouped Articles
A Warning Light to Alert the I.M.F.
New York Times 09/21/11
Cyprus Heads Toward Exit, Leaving Greece as Last Bailout Member
Wall Street Journal 03/04/16
Cyprus Capital Controls Come Years After They Were Needed
New York Times 03/28/13
As Banks in Cyprus Falter, Other Tax Havens Step In
New York Times 03/31/13
Gerhard Schroeder, former chancellor of Germany, Agenda 2010, and Angela Merkel's handling of the eurozone crisis
09/20/2011
Gerhard Schroeder describes his approach to a new Agenda 2020 for Europe. Schroeder implemented Agenda 2010 for Germany with changes to the welfare state in Germany starting in 2003. He talks about how this was done and important decisions that were made at the time for implementing it without losing public confidence, which bear directly on the situation today.
Grouped Articles
Germany reaps rewards of entitlement cuts - The Washington Post
Washington Post 09/20/11
Germans Respond to Merkel's 'Motherly' Side
Wall Street Journal 08/23/13
Germany's Surplus Isn't the Problem
Wall Street Journal 11/11/13
Germanyâs Neighbors Admonish It Over Surplus
New York Times 11/13/13
Germany’s flagging economy: Build some bridges and roads, Mrs Merkel
Economist 10/17/14
Greek Crisis Shows How Germany’s Power Polarizes Europe
Wall Street Journal 07/07/15
Citigroup's credit card business
09/20/2011
Grouped Articles
Debit or Credit? Citi Places Its Bet
Wall Street Journal 09/20/11
Hyatt Hotel's extended stay Summerfield Suites or Hyatt House
09/20/2011
Grouped Articles
Wall Street Journal 09/20/11
Tyco breakup
09/20/2011
Grouped Articles
Johnson Controls Said to Be in Advanced Talks to Combine With Tyco
Wall Street Journal 01/25/16
Tyco Merger Will Shift Johnson Controls’ Tax Liability Overseas
New York Times 01/25/16
Johnson Controls, Tyco to Merge in Inversion Deal
Wall Street Journal 01/26/16
End of an Empire: Tyco Plans Split
Wall Street Journal 09/20/11
Fission for Some Value in Tyco's Stock
Wall Street Journal 09/20/11
Tyco strategy
09/20/2011
Grouped Articles
Johnson Controls Said to Be in Advanced Talks to Combine With Tyco
Wall Street Journal 01/25/16
Tyco Merger Will Shift Johnson Controls’ Tax Liability Overseas
New York Times 01/25/16
Johnson Controls, Tyco to Merge in Inversion Deal
Wall Street Journal 01/26/16
End of an Empire: Tyco Plans Split
Wall Street Journal 09/20/11
Fission for Some Value in Tyco's Stock
Wall Street Journal 09/20/11
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