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Sub-Saharan Africa Manufacturing: Where To Build A Factory?
By Kurt Davis Jr. Amidst a continent experiencing unprecedented levels of economic growth, a growing middle class, more stable political conditions, and favorable tariff terms from mature markets, there has been no better time to build manufacturing sites on the African continent. But this continent is vast – geographically, culturally, and politically. Mr. Davis’s piece identifies three of the … Continue reading
Regression To The Mean – A Letter From 1987
By Anderson Griggs I often hear from many of you that you know very little about investing. However, I find that most of you understand investing quite well. Many of the concepts and theories thrown out by those of us who claim to be professionals can be restated into words and phrases you use regularly. … Continue reading
U.S. Military Vet: Traveling To Fight ISIS ‘Like Booking A Flight To Miami’
A US military veteran said joining a Kurdish group fighting Islamic State militants in Syria was as “easy” as buying an airline ticket, highlighting the simplicity with which westerners have joined both Islamic State and its foes. The veteran, “John,” told Fox News in an exclusive interview that he found a Kurdish group known as … Continue reading
State Duma Chief Suggests Trying US For WWII Nuke Attacks
The Russian Lower House speaker wants to instigate an international investigation into the 1945 nuclear bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki by the US military – a possible crime against humanity with no statute of limitation. “Next year we will have the 70th anniversary of the Nuremberg Trial and also the same anniversary of the first … Continue reading
New Black Gold? Coffee Price Soars In 2014, Leaving Oil & Metals Trailing
While the world’s most popular energy sources – oil and gas – have seen prices sliding in 2014, another commodity – coffee – has leapt in price. Bad news for coffee fans and drinkers, but music to investors’ ears – droughts in “coffee” countries have sent the price of now precious beans soaring. The coffee … Continue reading
Saudi National Airline May Introduce Gender Segregation On Its Flights
Saudi Arabia’s national airline carrier is planning to introduce gender segregation aboard its flights following complaints from passengers who refused to have random males seated next to their wives, the Kingdom’s media report. Airline company Saudia will order its staff to keep men and women separated on-board, unless they are close relatives, the Emirates247 news … Continue reading
Lithuania Joins Eurozone Despite 40% Of Population Being Against
Lithuania has celebrated the New Year by joining the eurozone. The decision is country’s bid to boost stability despite inflation fears and euro zone debt troubles. However, according to a November poll about 40 percent of the population opposed the move. Lithuanian Prime Minister Algirdas Butkevicius was withdrew his first 10 euro from Vilnius cash … Continue reading
World’s 400 Richest Get Richer, Adding $92bn In 2014
The 400 richest billionaires in the world added another $92 billion to their names in 2014 and now sit on assets worth $4.1 trillion, but Russia’s super-wealthy have been hit by economic problems resulting from the Ukraine crisis. The biggest winner in 2014 was China’s Jack Ma, who co-founded the Alibaba Group Holding ltd, (BABA), … Continue reading
The American People Are Utterly Clueless About What Is Going To Happen As We Enter 2015
The American people are feeling really good right about now. For example, Gallup’s economic confidence index has hit the highest level that we have seen since the last recession. In addition, nearly half of all Americans believe that 2015 will be a better year than 2014 was, and only about 10 percent believe that it … Continue reading
Gazprom Becomes 100% Owner Of Abandoned South Stream Gas Pipeline
Gazprom has bought out the shares of South Stream Transport BV, a company that was in charge of the construction of the cancelled gas pipeline marine section. Italy’s Eni, Wintershall of Germany, and France’s EDF have decided to withdraw from the South Stream project. They have sold their shares to Gazprom, which already owned 50 percent … Continue reading
