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.

IMF to Restrain and Reform Beijing's Developing Power

The progressive economic impact of China is obvious in the yearly conferences of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF), held in Singapore. The said Asian country, along with other nations, will be granted with more votes by the member nations of the said global trade organization.

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.

Lower Fuel Prices Mean a Stronger Christmas Retail Season

As the Hurricanes blow and spin off into the Middle of the Atlantic Ocean the Oil Crude commodity traders are believing that the 2006 Atlantic Tropical Hurricane Season will not cause Supply and Demand Issues and spike the price of crude.

How Regional Lay Offs and Company Closings Affect Us All

Recently in the Tampa Bay DMA, we saw a regional manufacturing company go out of business and 176 jobs were lost. The economic development association said it was a one-time thing and the local economy there was fine.

The Killer For Our Country

Unless certain things are done the USA will cease to exist. These things are going to be the demise of this once great country. We all need to take notice. If our forefathers were alive today I Guarantee that they would commit suicide.

Venezuela: Environment and Economy

This article examines the economic situation in Venezuela and current environmental threats. The Venezuelan economy has grown in recent years but huge wealth inequalities still exist. The present administration is seeking to address these inequalities investing oil revenues in social programmes. However, hydrocarbon and mineral extraction including gold mining, is causing environmental problems.

Understanding Emissions Trading and Global Warming

It goes without saying that there is often an inherent conflict between science and economies. Emission trading is an interesting effort in the global warming arena.

Malaysia and Singapore: Asian Nations of Economic Success by Globalization

An exploration into the strategies of Dr. Mahathir Mohamad and Lee Kuan Yew how they transformed Malaysia and Singapore from sleepy colonial outposts into Asia's richest nations

Economic Growth Strongest in the West

Economic growth this year will be strongest in Canada's western and easternmost provinces, according to a new provincial forecast prepared by BMO Financial Group. The boom in prices for natural resources, which is benefiting Alberta and Newfoundland in particular, is weighing on the other provinces.

The Great Depression: Why It Spread World Wide

The Great Depression was the worst economic slump ever in U.S. history, and one which spread to virtually the entire industrialized world. In this article I will spread some light on why The Great Depression became a global phenomena.

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?

China and Her Railroads to the Sea

China's economic prosperity in the future will depend on her ability to get the products that are made from the industrial regions of the nation to her ports for export. China has been working desperately on upgrading her infrastructure to handle the industrial capacity needed to continue the rapid growth.