Dollar Stable as Bernanke Speaks Again
Jun 5th, 2008 | By Doug Casey | Category: US Dollar & Forex TradingIn the currency market, the dollar edged lower against the euro. Late Wednesday, the euro was trading at $1.5435 vs. $1.5434 on Tuesday.
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Brazilian Ethanol Expansion Dwarfs Competition
May 28th, 2008 | By Contrarian Profits | Category: Financial News, International Investing, Oil Investment & Alternative EnergyThe Brazilian ethanol export market is rapidly expanding because of sky-high oil prices. While American corn ethanol is widely regarded as a boondoggle, existing solely because of government subsidies, Brazilian ethanol has proven beneficial for the environment and for business.
Put This Emerging Market Tiger in Your Tank!
May 28th, 2008 | By Mike Burnick | Category: Oil Investment & Alternative EnergyA month ago, I wrote an article here in the A-Letter detailing the global food crisis. According to data from the World Bank, global food prices have soared 83% in the past three years alone.
Why Britain’s Going Back To The ’70s
May 20th, 2008 | By Ben Traynor | Category: International InvestingI really should start hanging out with Jean-Claude Trichet, the president of the European Central Bank (ECB). We’ve got so much in common. Maybe I’ll ask him if he fancies a pint next Friday.
Saudi Arabia Agrees to Increase Oil Output After Crude Hits Another New High
May 19th, 2008 | By Jason Simpkins | Category: Oil Investment & Alternative EnergyOil soared to yet another record high on Friday after Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (GS) raised its price forecast for the second half of the year.