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Economic Indicators

Russia tops emerging markets

The country’s large population means it’s a great place to play the consumer theme.

April 9, 2013

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Investors misguided about Russia Fallback Image Decorative pattern

Economic Indicators

Investors misguided about Russia

With its $2-trillion economy, Russia is among the world’s top ten markets.

By Vikram Barhat |April 8, 2013

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Industry

New policy norms support EM currency rise

There has been a dramatic shift in the OECD central banks’ approach to their monetary policies since 2007. The old practice of anticipating inflation has now given way to central bankers being more reactive to inflationary outcomes, reports FT.com. One of the many implications of this change is its impact on currency movements causing emerging […]

By Staff |April 4, 2013

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Emerging markets fall out of love with Euro Fallback Image Decorative pattern

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Emerging markets fall out of love with Euro

Emerging markets are getting rid of their euro reserves en masse making the single currency a weaker rival to the dollar. Data released by the IMF reveals developing countries dumped €45bn ($58.8bn) of euros in 2012, reports FT.com. While the U.S. dollar still constitutes the bulk of their foreign currency reserves, the Australian dollar and […]

By Staff |April 1, 2013

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