Emerging Markets
Could the Fed Actually Resort to Negative Interest Rates?
The perpetual if/when question regarding a Federal Reserve interest rate hike begs a third possibility: negative interest rates. Read more
Will the ‘Megabrew’ Beer Merger Fall Flat?
Even if the proposed beer merger between Anheuser-Busch InBev and SABMiller is consummated successfully, one threat still looms over the entire industry. Read more
2 Brazil Stocks Still Offer Value Despite Country’s Woes
The S&P downgraded Brazil’s credit rating amid the country’s recession, but these two Brazil stocks are attractive for investors. Read more
Forget the Fed and Buy These 3 REITs
Will the Fed raise rates this week or not? That’s a big question looming for income-hungry investors. But here’s different angle for investors to consider. Read more
Global Automakers Hit Chinese Pothole
Robust vehicle sales in the U.S. and Europe contrast sharply to the auto-sales slump in emerging markets and China. Let’s see how automakers are faring. Read more
Will Apple iPhone Sales Suffer From the China Syndrome?
As recently as 2011, China accounted for just 9% of Apple’s revenues. But now – driven by Apple iPhone sales – it is over 20% and still rising smartly…. Read more
5 Global Stocks to Avoid During China’s Economic Slowdown
Until we have more clarity on the extent of China’s economic slowdown, certain global stocks with China exposure should be avoided. Read more
The ‘Great Fall of China’ and the Future of Emerging Markets
The worldwide sell-off in equities in the aftermath of China’s “Black Monday” caused many pundits to prognosticate the doom of emerging markets in general. Read more
Chinese Steel Overcapacity Hurting Industry
Conditions for the steel industry are poor across the globe. Demand is weakening, but supply from China, the world’s largest steel maker, has not declined. Read more