Economic Indicator Not a Good Sign; Truck Tonnage Index Drops

As the United States rolls into Election Season with high stakes for both parties we seem to be getting some mixed indicators. First the Stock Market is now at an all time high, but last time we took out an all time high well it was all down hill from their for over a year. But things are different now they say.

Public Transport - Australia's Pathetic Attempt

The No. 1 complaint in Australia and it is not hard to work out why...

Dr. Ian Bremmer Speaks to the Chicago Council on Global Affairs at the Chicago Club

Dr. Ian Bremmer address the Chicago Council on Global Affairs speaking on the rise and fall of govenments. Dr. Bremmer highlights points in his new book on current global economic political issues world wide that effect the making and breaking of governments.

China is buying Goods Made in the U.S.A. – Scrap Paper

Scrap Paper and several other categories of products are on the positive side of the ledger for exports to China. Who would have dreamed that China would use our scrap paper to create other goods?

US Unemployment Rates Down in August

Housing prices have leveled in the majority of the US and the Fed, worried about an economic slowdown, leaves rates unchanged. These are legitimate red flags for us business owners to be concerned about the expectations of the economy and the future of our businesses. Should we hire or should we minimize some of our resources to prepare our companies for a near future economic slip?

US Engages with China, Asia for Trade Deals

After yet another failed attempt to forge a multilateral deal on global trade issues at July's WTO meeting, the United States was quick to take actions to protect its trade welfare. Seeing that time is a crucial factor, the US government grabbed the immediate weeks post-July fiasco to secure trade stability with the whole of Asia.

China Sees Remarkable Improvement of Industrial Output

A recent statistics report showed that the industrial output of China had significantly improved last July compared to the same period last year. The National Bureau of Statistics declared that the nation's industrial output had increased up to 16.7% during the previous month. Although the development was lower compared to June's 19.5% growth per annum, many economic experts have still forecast a significant rise of the economy over the succeeding months.....

Productivity in Spain - Where are the Opportunities? (2)

In Fact, the implicit relation between a long working week and a lower than average productivity needed some more explanation. Therefor this appendix...

The FDI Boom in India

In This article i look into the FDI Scene in India with the coming of the globalization era and try to do a comparative analysis of the FDI Scene between India and China and where India needs to improve upon if she has to overtake China in near future in relation to FDI Investment.

Gasoline Prices to Rise as BP Finds Leak in Alaskan Pipeline

The Alaskan Pipeline has apparently seen better days and so has Americans gasoline prices. Now we find that due to; Damaging corrosion prompts Alaskan Oil Pipeline Closure; show headlines. Expect oil prices to rise, as this is some 400,000 barrels taken out of the market and that is a lot of oil indeed. What does this mean? Well it means $80.00 plus per barrel or more.

The Real Estate Bubble

The last RE boom we had was stoped by the FED. THEY have done it again. There is no such thing as an economy that is too hot or too good but with a gov perspective, Greenspan and his replacement have helped the RE market; his own Titanic...

China Playing Games Now With Foreign Investments

China is increasing its rules and regulations on business and industry. This is unfortunate because it also puts tighter restrictions on foreign investment. It is the; Last One and Is a Rotten Egg Syndrome. It is interesting that many folks support their investment dollars into China and now also wish to close it off.

The Basics of Inflation

There is a lot of talk of inflation in the economic news lately. What does it mean?