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Sebastian van Winkel

They're buying what? U.S. investors latch onto Iraqi dinar - 1 views

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    "It's not a question of if, but when Iraq revalues its currency," said the Las Vegas-based Scarpa, who keeps dinars in his retirement account. "The dinar will eventually have substantial value, possibly the highest in the world." He's not alone in risking his money on an investment that can charitably be described as a long-term turnaround project that will pay off only for the extremely patient. Thousands like Scarpa in America are buying the dinar, hoping someday the war-torn nation can revalue a currency worth just a fraction of a penny.
Katie Edwards

RBA forex holdings grow to help force down value of strong Aussie | The Australian - 1 views

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    The Aussie dollar is very strong, so the Reserve Bank of Australia is trying to gather foreign currency to increase supply, causing the value and demand for Aussie dollar to fall a bit. The RBA doesn't intervene often, but it's necessary now to bring down the strength of the Aussie dollar so that it doesn't continue to lessen the value of exports.
Mirren M

Behind Iran's currency crash - 2 views

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    Excerpt from the article: "Most experts think the fall is a direct result of sanctions designed to get Iran to curtail its nuclear program, which Iranian leaders say is intended to generate nuclear power but many suspect could be used to produce a weapon"
Lola Z

Richard W. Evans: Punishing China for currency manipulation could hurt the U.S. | Deser... - 1 views

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    It is interesting to receive a totally different perspective on the issue that China keeps its currency artificially low. In this article, it actually says that the benefits to the US of China manipulating its currency far outweighs the costs. The reason is that the consumers get cheaper goods, which are essential goods such as toys and clothes. The other reason is that when the Chinese government is constantly buying dollars to keep Chinese yuan low, it helps to stabilize the price level in the US because the imported goods do not become more expensive, and it also helps to keep the interest rate low. This is beneficial to the US economy.
Sebastian van Winkel

Switzerland abandons floating exchange rate in dramatic 'currency war' twist - 0 views

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    The Swiss national bank (SNB) said it would "no longer tolerate" a euro rate below 1.20 francs. "The SNB will enforce this minimum rate with the utmost determination and is prepared to buy foreign currency in unlimited quantities. The massive overvaluation of the franc poses an acute threat to the Swiss economy and carries the risk of a deflationary development," it said.
Katie Edwards

Foreign exchange market EURUSD: Market Outlook. Nov 1st 2012 - 1 views

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    Unemployment is a huge issue that is coming from the eurozone economic challenges. There is a negative growth, and increasing unemployment rate. Changing the value of currency, and having difficulties stimulating economic growth are contributing to the problem. The economy is slowing down, which inevitably leads to higher unemployment.
Mirren M

Rupee weakens on dollar demand from importers - 0 views

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    The price of crude oil is said to be the underlying reason for the effect of the Rupee weakening.There is downward pressure from losses in the domestic shares. "Importers looking to meet month-end import commitments weighed"
Sebastian van Winkel

U.S. sets new tariffs on Chinese solar imports - 1 views

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    The United States hit Chinese solar companies with punitive import tariffs of 30 percent or more, ruling they had dumped cut-price solar panels into the U.S. market. Several of the Chinese companies and a solar trade group opposed to the tariffs denounced the duties, and said they would drive up costs for the clean energy source, stunting its fast growth.
Sebastian van Winkel

Factbox: Obama, Romney spar on China, other trade issues - 2 views

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    The article addresses the trade between the United States and China. The trade between these two countries has swollen to a record $295 billion in 2011. Though, the trade doesn't seem as nice as it actually is, and Obama has filed 8 cases against China at the WTO since 2009. On the other hand there is Romney, who says that Obama hasn't been aggressive enough, so if he gets elected it seems that a lot is going to change.
Monique T

Sugar makers taste victory after tribunal restores trade barriers | The Globe and Mail - 3 views

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    In order to protect its domestic industries from European subsidized-sugar, Canada places high duties (tariffs) on imported sugar. This article details how local firms are benefiting due to a ruling that allows these trade barriers. While consumers would benefit from free trade because they can purchase sugar at a low price, it would have a harmful effect on domestic firms, which is why protectionist measures are put in place.
Hannah S

The plan worked - 1 views

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    IT'S election season in America, which means that China is in the rhetorical crosshairs. Both President Obama and Mitt Romney have been complaining about Chinese economic misbehaviour, but Mr Romney has attacked Mr Obama especially viciously on the subject of currency manipulation and the administration's failure to label China a manipulator and slap it with tariffs. The article is tring to decide whether China should have a number of tariffs put on it to try to stop the number of exports or whether it is to late for this action.
Katie Edwards

Industry protests power tariff hike - Indian Express - 1 views

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    Many industrial associations in India are displeased with an increase in the power tariff, becauseĀ "It would not only prevent new industries from coming to the state but may also lead to closure of the existing ones." Power is a service high in demand among large industries, and making it more expensive to use external producers will harm businesses and firms in India.
Lola Z

Ukraine trade demand shocks global partners - 0 views

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    This article reports that Ukraine is thinking to raise its tariffs on various imported goods. Since Ukraine joined the WTO, its trade deficit has been increasing. The increase in trade deficit suggests that the international market is too competitive for the Ukrainian goods and putting them at a disadvantage. To respond to this issue, the Ukrainian government is thinking to raise tariffs so as to protect the domestic goods from aggressive international competitions.
Mirren M

China to end export tariff, quotas on coke exports before WTO deadline: official - 1 views

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    China's 40% tax imposed since 2008 is a violation of WTO regulations. As such, they have to renew their policy. However, this would raise their exports competitions decreasing FOB price.
Mirren M

NZ-Russia free trade deal remains elusive - 0 views

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    Russia and its partners (Belarus and Kazakhstan) are looking to seal a free trade deal with New Zealand. However, the articles talks about external issues to consider that will affect or be affected by the deal. The main concern of both parties is the current negative state of the global economy and how they intend to overcome this by trade. " "The priority goal is to fight protectionism together in all its forms; traditional and new alike ... It is important to build bridges, not walls," he said. "
Mirren M

Advertise on NYTimes.com Gas Prices Modestly Lower as Driving Season Starts - 1 views

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    This article talks about how supply-side policies are implemented and how it affects the price of gasoline. This is mainly because of the global crude oil prices decreasing. On top of that, there is an increase in supply from the Middle East supplemented by a decrease in demand. "If there are any problems on the supply side, as in Iran, Libya or Nigeria, then prices will be right back up," said Michael C. Lynch, president of Strategic Energy and Economic Research.
Mirren M

THAILAND: Inequality Gap Stains Thailand's MDG Achievements - 0 views

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    The article talks about how "human insecurity" takes a toll on the income inequality and how different organizations are taking steps to improve the situation. ""The richest Thais earn 14.7 times more than the poorest," said Gwi-Yeop Son, resident representative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP),"
Monique T

China calls for free-trade deal with Canada within a decade | The Globe and Mail - 0 views

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    This article discusses the possibility of a free trade deal between China and Canada; while Canada has the potential to benefit greatly from this deal, Canadians are weary for numerous reasons, including Chinese takeovers of domestic companies, and human rights issues.
Katie Edwards

China v. the US: \'Free Trade Is Only for Friends\' - 1 views

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    I found this article interesting about the international trade relations between the US and China. The perspective on what type of trade is best is explored in this article, leaving us wondering if the free trade economy model will continue to work for the US, or should there be a change?
Monique T

Ontario says it won't block teacher strike | The Globe and Mail - 0 views

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    One topic we have discussed a lot in supply-side policy is the funding of education, and how increased funding can lead to more efficiency in the economy. However, after the Ontario budget, the government decided to freeze teacher wages to try to reduce funding in this education sector; which has created many problems in our province as teacher unions are now taking action, with the threat of a strike still being possible. Supply-side policy gone wrong.
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