It shows you just how far Europe’s economy has come that even its sickest members are starting to revive. Can the good times continue? The data say yes.
Category: Global Economy
Nothing happens in a vacuum, which is why its crucial to keep an eye on the global economy. Currencies around the world fluctuate, and impact everything from the prices of imports to the exchange rate at your local airport. Global stock markets intertwine, as events in Europe cause U.S. stocks to drop, and U.S. politics influence European stock markets. Stay up to date on everything going on in the global economy and learn how to prepare for the unexpected.
Russia’s ‘Scary Chart’ Points to a 1998-Style Sell-off
A double top is in place in Russia. It looks a lot like the one that formed in 1998, when the crash in Russia caused a worldwide market sell-off.
Make Money From the Spending War
With the president and House Democrats on the verge of kicking off a spending war on infrastructure, there’s plenty of money to be made.
The Revolution Will Be Electrified
The prospect of large-scale energy storage promises to disrupt the entire business of electricity distribution as we know it.
The Other Infrastructure Boom
We spill a lot of ink in this country about the huge amounts of money that might be spent on improving our infrastructure — but we’re missing the bigger picture.
Take This Gift From Deutsche Bank
Banyan Hill has been the contrarian “voice in the wilderness” about Europe for some time now. But now the rest of the investment community is coming ‘round.
Brazil’s Turmoil = Opportunity
These days, when I say: “I like Brazil” … I find blank stares pretty much everywhere I go. However, I can understand the trepidation.
This Bubble Will Pop Soon
As you are aware, we are in the midst of the biggest stock bubble in American history. In all probability, it is the biggest stock bubble in human history.
After the Apocalypse: Retail’s Rebirth?
A small group of important convenience store retailers in Japan are taking a different approach: completely cashierless stores.
The Economic Cinderella Story of 2017
Europe might seem like a poor place to invest. However, Europe’s economy is speeding up. Certainly, European stocks are already reflecting that reality…
Is the Trump Rally Over?
Stocks soared after the U.S. election, but that pace of growth has slowed during 2017. So is the Trump rally over, or is there another run higher?
China’s E-Commerce Explosion
With more than $1 trillion in e-commerce sales projected in China this year, and more than $1.5 trillion in 2018, “massive” is an appropriate description.
Traders Are Betting Against Trump on Mexico
Traders in the Mexican peso are now betting that the peso will strengthen against the U.S. dollar. This is their first bullish bet since late 2014.
It Happened Again … This Time in France
The CAC 40 is a benchmark French stock market index. The day after Sunday’s election, the index gained 4.5%, breaking out to new highs for the year.