International Markets

A New Financial Crisis On The Horizon

Posted: November 18, 2009 11:30AM by Douglas Rice

FDIC chairwoman Sheila Bair said recently that she was "very worried" about the nation's biggest banks not lending enough and insteadÂ borrowing dollars cheaply to buy higher yielding assets such as...

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Filed Under: Banking, Forex, Interest Rates, International Markets, Regulations

Does Slow-And-Steady Win The Investing Race?

Posted: October 9, 2009 11:28AM by Douglas Rice

It's hard to know which investment method to choose. Evidence shows that market timing doesn't consistently beat the market averages, especially after taxes and fees, and many have professed that...

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Filed Under: Active Trading, Bull Market, Day Trading, International Markets, Investing Basics, Personal Finance, Portfolio Management

Where Can Americans Go for Cheaper Healthcare?

Posted: October 6, 2009 10:54AM by Stephanie Powers

Americans are clearly frustrated with the U.S. healthcare system. In an effort to get the medical procedures they want at reduced prices, many are traveling to foreign countries. Where are they...

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Filed Under: Economics, Economy, Health Insurance, International Markets, Personal Finance, Travel

3 Ways Immigration Helps And Hurts The Economy

Posted: August 26, 2009 11:49AM by Douglas Rice

If we stick to economics only, and don't stray into ethical, political or other types of issues, then the argument for or against immigration depends on both the specific economic environment and the...

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Filed Under: Economics, Economy, Financial Theory, International Markets, Regulations

6 Reasons Nations Don't Go Green

Posted: August 14, 2009 11:38AM by Lisa Smith

"Going green" is aÂ hot buzz phrase among enlightened intellectuals, but among the politicians that make national policy, going green is often viewed as a fast track to an in-the-red budget. This...

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Filed Under: Alternative Investments, Business, Buzz Words, Economics, International Markets, Investor Relations, Laws, Regulations, Taxes

Why Low Oil Prices Are Bad For The Economy

Posted: August 3, 2009 11:02AM by Lisa Smith

Oil prices have taken a tumble. Falling from $147 a barrel in July of 2008 to the mid-sixties in July of 2009, the cost of crude has been cut nearly in half. Consumers are feeling relief at the gas...

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Filed Under: Commodities, Economics, Economy, Financial Crisis, Financial Theory, International Markets

"Great" 8? 8 Failures Say Otherwise

Posted: July 28, 2009 10:40AM by Douglas Rice

Why would you have a meeting if you weren't going to accomplish anything? Some of the G8 leaders must be feeling that way, and many pundits certainly are, as the recent G8 meeting in Italy concluded...

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Filed Under: Banking, Economics, Economy, Financial Theory, International Markets, Laws, Millionaires, Regulations

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