Shifting Gears: The Increasing Power Of The Emerging World

Examining the change of the world's economic power structure.

Biodiesel as Fuel is A Step in the Right Direction

Americans are addicted to oil, we've all heard that time and time again. So what can we do about it? Biodiesel fuel is one alternative that could cut our dependency of oil.

The Mainstream and The Markets

A confluence of economic and geopolitical events will soon test the will of creditor nations to continue their financing of the U.S economic malaise and largesse. The size of the U.S debt is astonishing but the Federal Reserve is undeterred in bathing the nation in currency. Consequently, the plight of the U.S dollar is destined to drop further.

There Has Been A Movement In Favor Of Legal Employment

How exactly does legal employment impact the economic functioning of economies and countries? In the normal course of things, the supply of skilled labor and the legal employment opportunities available regulate themselves to produce the best fit for both the parties concerned

China and Accelerating Currency Reforms in the Wake of Redline Growth

China's economy seems to be becoming the world's manufacturing headquarters and with this rapid growth is also coming with inflation worries. China is being careful to regulate its currency but now it must accelerate its currency reforms as its industrial capacity and growing economy is running at redline and could overheat. The longer China waits on its currency reforms the harder the change will come later and this could cause significant problems.

Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Manufacturing: How to Create True Wealth for You, A Company, Our Natio

Our nation's wealth depends upon our ability to manufacture great new, innovative, breakthrough products. We need to support, and our governement needs to support our manufacturing industries. Making great stuff is what creates a wealthy nation.

Surplus in the Budget; Spend it Quick?

As we approach election time we can see that the Republicans and Democrats are arguing over many issues such as global warming and international terrorism. Which one should we fear the most? Is it truly an either or situation or should we continue the war on terror and looked to mitigate some of the pollution that we create into the atmosphere?

The Future Economic Implosion of Venezuela Predicted by Futurist

One futurist in the United States is very closely watching Venezuela make mistakes and predicts the complete collapse and economic implosion of the Communist Nation State of Venezuela. But how could that happen, as Venezuela is rich in oil you ask? Well easily really, you see Venezuela has a state run oil

European Banking Industry: How Different Are European Banks From U.S. Banks?

In recent years, it seems as though the European banking industry has gone through a collective boom. However, it is still unclear as to whether or not this boom will have positive or negative affects on the actual people of Europe and their banking.

US, EU, and Japan Willing to Compromise to Revive Global Trade Talks

The United States, the European Union, and Japan recently said that they were ready to negotiate in order to help break the deadlock in the global trade talks. The three parties though reiterated that they were only willing to do so if the other key players offered sufficient concessions. The members of the World Trade Organization (WTO) were supposed to come up with an outline of an agreement last July.

Oil Importers Relieved as Prices Drop below $64

Traders and importers were relieved last Tuesday when the cost of petroleum had dropped below $64 per barrel. The fall came after the Iranian government had made a softer and more positive response regarding its uranium enrichment project.

Citgo? Really? Hugo Chavez, US Relations with Venezuela, and Oil Prices

Many Americans are calling for boycott of Citgo products lately. Why? The fact that Citgo is 100% owned by ...

Deep Cuts Inflict Ford Motors

Closures and layoffs – These are two of the most troublesome dilemmas facing Ford Motor Company and its employees. Ford reported earlier the closure of its two factories and the laying off of approximately 10,000 workers. These events are brought about by the automaker’s plan to cut expenses to cope up with its previous losses.

The Downfall of Money

Do you think we are being robbed?

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.