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Oil is Cheaper, So Why Isn’t Gas?

To drivers once again grimacing as they tank up, it sounds like a conspiracy. But it has more to do with an energy market turned upside-down that has left gas cut off from its usual economic moorings. read more »
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Daily Deduction: Business Start-Up Costs

When you start a business, there are “start-up” costs. Maybe you have to survey your potential market, or you might hire a consultant to help with yo[...] read more »
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Gold Shines as Economies Sink

A week ago, the price of gold broke out to a three-month high of $916.30. For the week ending Thursday, Jan. 29, the spot price of gold rose 6% to $908.65. read more »
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Oil imports push up UK trade deficit

Britain’s trade deficit widened in June but remains on a declining trend, as the weaker pound encourages exports and deters imports. read more »
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Comparative Advantage for Everyone

This article demystifies the economic concept of 'comparative advantage', often used to justify the benefits of international trade and globalizati[...] read more »
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Economist 1973 Archive: Arabs Brandish Their Weapon

This piece was published in 1973, just before the major oil crisis caused by OPEC slashing production. It's particularly prescient given today's de[...] read more »
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Moving Away From U.S. Dependence, Canada Works to Diversify Its Exports and Service Sector

Historically 80% of Canada's trade has been with the U.S., but in recent times Canada has been actively working to diversify its export trade. read more »
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Connectivity and Commitment Pay Dividends in Africa

Africa is the world's emerging market. Stock returns on the continent often top 100% a year. Logistics difficulties are the biggest challenge. read more »
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Don’t Trade Without a “Stop”

When you're conducting any trade you should always identify the point when you're wrong. Then remove your ability to ignore your decisions. read more »
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China’s growth figures fail to add up

China’s gross domestic product figures are among the world’s most closely watched since they can move markets or boost hopes of an imminent recovery. read more »
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The Trader and The Investor

How do you see the stock market? Clearly there is one thing everyone would agree with: the stock market is a place for building wealth. It's the met[...] read more »
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Links to Research of Paul Krugman, Winner of Nobel Economics Prize

The New York Times provides links to research published by one of its writers, Paul Krugman, who just won the Nobel Prize for Economics.[...] read more »
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Protectionism: A Prisoner’s Dilemma?

While protectionism is often seen as a Prisoner's dilemma, does history even bear this out? If you are the last to resort to tariffs and hindering [...] read more »
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Chinese Miracle Growth Falters

For most governments, a growth rate of 9 per cent in the midst of a global financial calamity would be little short of a miracle. Yet in China, such [...] read more »
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US Dollar: Will a Jump in Oil Finally Cool the Rally?

A look at recent trends in oil, and how it has affected the USD! Happy Trading read more »
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