Recent Stories From This Author
April 1, 2013
Some U.S. trade competitors may see efforts to boost liquidity as intentional manipulation of the dollar.
February 1, 2013
Recent statistics show that fears that the country's growth will come to a standstill are unfounded.
December 1, 2012
Longer-term fundamental reform will redress underlying differences within Europe.
October 1, 2012
An aging population and government inaction challenge Japan's faltering economy.
August 1, 2012
Taking a look at China as an emerging market and its prospects for future growth.
June 1, 2012
As the French elections demonstrate, solving Europe's debt crisis just got harder.
April 1, 2012
Greece, Ireland, or Portugal may choose to leave the Eurozone, but Europe gains little by throwing them out.
February 1, 2012
Economic fundamentals in North America, though far from robust, look better than in Europe.
December 1, 2011
The European Central Bank is essential because the problem is so much bigger than Greece.
October 1, 2011
After a decade-long bull run, the pace will slow—but the performance will still beat anything you'll find at home.
October 1, 2011
After a decade-long bull run, emerging markets have been disappointing to some investors recently.
August 1, 2011
Even if the EU backs up all the Greek debt, it's the German taxpayers who will pay the most.
June 1, 2011
The economic and financial consequences of the Japan catastrophe remain unclear. But newfound opportunities may allow the country to rebuild — and faster than expected.
April 1, 2011
The inflexibility implicit in Europe
February 1, 2011
If Spain has to ask for help, a lot of debt backed by Spanish real estate and held by major financial institutions throughout Europe will fall under suspicion.
December 1, 2010
Is calling China a currency manipulator and imposing tariffs the right approach?
October 1, 2010
Drug cartel crime is estimated to be costing Mexico one percentage point from annual GDP, and it could get much worse if it spills over into its lucrative tourism trade.
August 1, 2010
Greece likely will be a long-term problem for Europe, but what will the effects be in other parts of the world?
June 1, 2010
After the wild gains of the past year, the chances for a correction loom large in emerging markets.
April 1, 2010
The eurozone countries have little sway with the ECB and, consequently, do not control the monetary policies that affects them.
