Feb. 26, 2008 18:37
Role of US SEC regulations on US investors abroad
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As a corollary to our recent class discussions of US court jurisdiction and policy in international trade, this article discusses the way in which US SEC regulations can interfere with trade and commerce involving US investors. See http://www.iht.com/articles/2008/02/26/business/abn.php
Feb. 26, 2008 18:34
In light of the recent issues involving Liechtenstein's status as an international tax shelter, this article discusses other tax havens throughout the world and the ways in which they function and are viewed. See http://www.iht.com/articles/2008/02/26/business/glob27.php
Feb. 26, 2008 18:30
Bank of England economic forecast
Posted by NancyOta under [Finance ][ (0) Comment ] | [ (0) Trackbacks ]
The Bank of England has issued a less than promising economic forecast. See http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/fr/-/2/hi/business/7264803.stm
Feb. 26, 2008 18:29
New information on the US economy demonstrates that the US producer pricing rates for January increased more than expected. See http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/fr/-/2/hi/business/7264984.stm
Feb. 26, 2008 18:26
Dollar to Euro exchange rates
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Today the US dollar reached an all-time low against the Euro. See http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/fr/-/2/hi/business/7265963.stm
Feb. 26, 2008 18:25
More on the Russia/Ukraine gas trade
Posted by NancyOta under [International Politics ][ (0) Comment ] | [ (0) Trackbacks ]
In a continuation of previous postings, it appears that the deal struck between the Russian gas entity Gazprom and the Ukraine is now in jeopardy. See http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/fr/-/2/hi/business/7265377.stm
Feb. 26, 2008 18:23
Hungarian anti-inflation measures
Posted by NancyOta under [International Politics ][ (0) Comment ] | [ (0) Trackbacks ]
This article provides an interesting discussion of the economic measures recently taken by Hungary to ward off inflation. It also provides an interesting discussion of some economic issues facing Eastern European countries. See http://www.iht.com/articles/2008/02/26/business/forint.php
Feb. 26, 2008 18:19
This article discusses the recent purchase of a well established French vineyard by a Chinese businessman and, more broadly, the impact of globalized access to wine markets on traditional wine producers. See http://www.iht.com/articles/2008/02/26/europe/journal.php
Feb. 26, 2008 08:45
EU statements on sovereign wealth funds
Posted by NancyOta under [International Politics ][ (0) Comment ] | [ (0) Trackbacks ]
The EU has issued a warning to its member states against taking protectionist legislative acts in regards to sovereign wealth funds because of the potentially damaging effects of such legislation on the EU economy as a whole. See http://www.iht.com/articles/2008/02/25/business/fund.php
Feb. 26, 2008 08:42
Spanish economy and elections
Posted by NancyOta under [International Politics ][ (0) Comment ] | [ (0) Trackbacks ]
This article discusses recent declines in the Spanish economy and the effects of these declines on upcoming elections. See http://www.iht.com/articles/2008/02/25/europe/spain.php
Feb. 26, 2008 08:41
Parmesan cheese case
Posted by NancyOta under [International Politics ][ (0) Comment ] | [ (0) Trackbacks ]
The European Court of Justice has just issued an opinion finding that German did not act illegally in its protection - or lack thereof - of the designation of authenticity for Parmesan cheese from Italy. See http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/fr/-/2/hi/europe/7264592.stm
Feb. 26, 2008 08:39
German business confidence rates
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Unexpectedly, recent information suggests that German business confidence rates have risen for February, 2008. See http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/7264359.stm
Feb. 26, 2008 08:36
Impact of Chinese currency decoupling on exporters
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This article discusses the impact of decoupling the Chinese yuan from the American dollar on Chinese exporters. See http://www.iht.com/articles/2008/02/26/business/yuan.php
Feb. 26, 2008 08:35
Greenspan's comments on the US economy
Posted by NancyOta under [General ][ (0) Comment ] | [ (0) Trackbacks ]
This article discusses recent statements made by the former Chairman of the Federal Reserve, Alan Greenspan, regarding the US economy and what he sees as the dangers of allowing increased foreign investment in it. See http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/fr/-/2/hi/business/7264135.stm
Feb. 26, 2008 08:33
Promotion of US defense industry abroad
Posted by NancyOta under [International Politics ][ (0) Comment ] | [ (0) Trackbacks ]
As a follow-up to an earlier class discussion regarding the role of the US government in defense contracting information transfers involving other states, this article discusses the attempts by the US Defense Secretary to promote various forms of US defense industries in India. See http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/fr/-/2/hi/south_asia/7264394.stm
Feb. 26, 2008 08:30
Oil price impact on Persian Gulf residents
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This article discusses the impact of rising oil and gas prices on the middle-class in Persian Gulf states which export oil. See http://www.iht.com/articles/2008/02/24/business/gulf.php
Feb. 26, 2008 08:28
Prices for wheat have continued to increase recently, making for supply-side issues in the international market. See http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/fr/-/2/hi/business/7264239.stm
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