| Cosima F. Barone | Vol. XIII - Issue #234 | Jun. 16, 2014 |
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
Central Banks' Profligacy
Financial markets applauded with both hands after the ECB’s announcements. Peculiarly, an ECB governor went even farther explaining that it was not that important if monetary policies end up dramatically inflating the asset bubble, since the central bank has to care about inflation at the consumer level exclusively. So, the new legend could be that asset bubbles and consumer’s inflation are not related one to the other (???). ... Read more
Time to Invest in Graphene?
Graphene is a “wonder material” in modern physics: strong and flexible, with thermal and electrical conductivity as well as optical purity! All these qualities might substantially improve a number of technologies used across the economic spectrum, such as... ... Read more
A Glance At World's Insightful News
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After being net-sellers of nearly $8 billion of rupee debt last year, foreign investors have bought more than $13 billion of the bonds this year, according to data from National Securities Depository Ltd.
By Shefali Anand
The Wall Street Journal, Jul. 28, 2014
Policy initiatives need to focus on core as well as periphery
By Andreas Utermann
Financial Times, Jul. 28, 2014
After decades focusing on less-developed nations, big oil companies are piling back into wealthy countries with political stability that provides more-predictable cash flow.
By Justin Scheck
The Wall Street Journal, Jul. 28, 2014
The crisis could easily be revived because the eurozone is not well placed to withstand a shock.
By HUGO DIXON
The New York Times, Jul. 28, 2014
Israel and Hamas both see reasons to continue fighting, and Israeli officials appear dismissive of John Kerry’s aims in a way that few American secretaries of state have faced.
By MICHAEL R. GORDON
The New York Times, Jul. 28, 2014
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Earnings optimism pushes Shanghai up 2 per cent
By Jamie Chisholm in London and Naomi Rovnick in Hong Kong
Financial Times, Jul. 28, 2014
Hang Seng rose 0.6% and Shanghai Composite added 1.7%
By Naomi Rovnick in Hong Kong
Financial Times, Jul. 28, 2014
Because of rulings meant to force Argentina to pay its creditors, Citibank may either have to violate a court order or risk prosecution in Argentina.
By FLOYD NORRIS
The New York Times, Jul. 28, 2014
Health workers with Doctors Without Borders have been threatened with knives, stones and machetes by Guineans who believe they are the cause of the virus’s spread.
By ADAM NOSSITER
The New York Times, Jul. 28, 2014
Bond investors contemplating Fed rate increases should brush up on market history, namely the events of 1994. And they should understand why reactions today could be far more pronounced.
By Justin Lahart
The Wall Street Journal, Jul. 28, 2014
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The report underscores how water resources are becoming an increasingly important concern across business.
By James Wilson, Mining Correspondent
Financial Times, Jul. 28, 2014
Chinese Banking Stocks Lead Rally
By Shen Hong
The Wall Street Journal, Jul. 28, 2014
The government is opening large new tracts of land for exploratory drilling as part of an effort to encourage exploitation of shale fuel.
By STANLEY REED
The New York Times, Jul. 28, 2014
Despite gains, Hamas shows little readiness to declare victory because of its fractured leadership, redrawn regional alliances and a sense that this struggle is for its very future.
By JODI RUDOREN and BEN HUBBARD
The New York Times, Jul. 28, 2014
Cotton prices have retreated to the lowest level in nearly five years as investors worry that global production could overwhelm demand for the fiber.
By Alexandra Wexler
The Wall Street Journal, Jul. 28, 2014
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