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How Does Urbanization Influence Economies, Investments And US Dollar Exchange Rate?


Last week Credit Suisse Group released a sensational report. According to it, the urban population of emerging economies will make 50% of the global population by 2037. It appears that the analysts show investors which countries (and currencies) they should pay attention to when planning long-term investments. The list includes: China, Egypt, India, Indonesia, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam . They also provided the list of those countries that will lose their investment attractiveness due to excessive urbanization. These are the USA, EU states etc.

What are the reasons behind such conclusions? Should we trust Credit Suisse’s forecasts?
Publication date: 14 May 07:07 AM

 

Coffee Market Outlook 2012

 

Coffee is getting more and more popular with both importing and exporting countries. Unfortunately, the situation in global commodity markets is ambiguous. The overall tendency is bearish. However, there are occasional hikes connected with bad weather and other factors affecting production. What should investors get ready for?
Publication date: 17 May 09:30 AM

IUFT: Forex Brokers Offer Spread-Back

 

 

It is not a secret that the trading industry (Forex in particular) is subject to high competition. A trader has an opportunity to choose from a wide range of brokers, which offer tempting trading conditions. Spreads represent one of the key factors when choosing a Forex broker. It is especially relevant for intensive intraday traders. In order to allow their clients to cut the expenses connected with spreads, some Forex brokers introduced the rebate (or spread back) option.
 
Publication date: 17 May 07:49 AM

Gold And Silver: Daily Market Outlook. May 17th 2012

 

 

Stock markets lost over $3 trillion on Greek news. The next round of parliamentary elections are seen as a referendum of the eurozone membership. The ECB has suspended the lending for several Greek banks.
Publication date: 17 May 07:12 AM

EURUSD: Eurozone’s External Trade Boosts

 

 

According to Eurostat, the eurozone’s external trade surplus increased up to €8.6 billion in March, which is twice as high as expected by analysts.
Publication date: 17 May 05:29 AM

Lower Oil Prices Contribute To Stronger Dollar

 

 

Earlier this week the WTI crude futures declined down to $94/b. This is the 4-month low. The price has been falling over the last 2 weeks.
Publication date: 17 May 05:08 AM

Westpac: New Zealand Dollar Keeps Losing Value

 

 

The analytic team of Westpac shares the bearish outlook for the New Zealand Dollar prospects. According to the bank’s weekly analysis, the NZ Dollar is under the pressure caused by the Greek crisis and the economic slowdown in China. The bank is going to open another short trade after a recovery up to 0.8000.
Publication date: 16 May 05:04 PM

NAB: Australian Dollar Will Continue Weakening

 

 

As more people become concerned about the possibility of Greece leaving the eurozone, the Australian Dollar. According to National Australia Bank, the probability of Greece leaving the eurozone is constantly growing, thus destabilizing financial markets. The uncertainty makes investors risk-averse, which results in extra pressure on the Australian currency.

 

 

Publication date: 16 May 04:36 PM

Barclays: Swiss Franc Will Continue Weakening

 

 

The recent dynamics shown by USDCHF may suggest a further rally of the currency pair. According to the currency strategists of Barclays Capital, the break above the 0.9340 resistance testifies to the bull’s strength. A further rally is fairly probable in the short run.
Publication date: 16 May 02:59 PM

Commerzbank: British Pound Weakness Is Of Correctional Nature

 

 

The recent downtrend of GBPUSD was caused by higher demand for the US Dollar. According to the analytic team of Barclays Capital, the currency pair will probably test 1.600 amid investors’ loyalty towards the British currency. They say this is a good opportunity to go long GBPUSD. However, a negative scenario will press the British Pound. As long as GBPUSD stays below 1.6200, the bears will keep trying to initiate a downswing.
Publication date: 16 May 02:30 PM

EURUSD: Outlook

 

 

During today’s press conference Jean-Claude Juncker said the Euro Group hadn’t discuss the possibility of Greece leaving the eurozone. The European community seems to be willing to preserve Greece’s eurozone membership.
Publication date: 15 May 03:26 PM