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Direct from Chile: Buzz-Saw Economics, Part 1 - 2007-03-21
SANTIAGO, CHILE: Twice in my life have I ever heard--let alone tolerated--the sound of power tools outside my bedroom at midnight. Once was in 2005, in Northern Tibet, China. The other time was this Monday night in Santiago, Chile.

From the Sub-Prime to the Ridiculous - 2007-03-16
Here in Santiago, Chile, the sun is bright. The future is also bright for the national economy of Chile, but as many U.S. investors homeowners are now learning, capitalism can bring cataclysm if not carefully implemented. Today's commentary from Peter Schiff highlights the theater of the absurd that sometimes unfolds in boardrooms and trading markets.

Special Report from Colombia - 2007-03-13
Un Nuevo Mundo. Even if your Spanish is limited to Mexican menu literacy or Ricky Martin lyrics, you probably understand this phrase. It translates as "A New World," and it bears great historical importance for the past, present and future of the Americas.

Diving into Latin America - 2007-03-07
PUERTO VALLARTA, MEXICO: Back in Baltimore, it's snowing and below freezing. In Mexico, the blue water is as clear as President Bush's choice: adapt to the Latin American climate or get swept up in a new tide of populist rage.

Sign Your Country on the Dotted Line - 2007-03-01
Old research habits die hard. Actually, it's my belief that knowledge should not be compartmentalized - you know what you know, and latent awareness can only help. Now, why does my linguistic training apply to fossil fuel?

Is the Fed Finally Losing Its Credibility? - 2007-02-23
Since higher interest rates are typically bearish for gold, the metal has dipped on signs of elevated inflation. However, Wednesday's $20 surge indicates that something meaningful may have changed.

South America's New Drug - 2007-02-20
At the upcoming Biofuels America Conference and Expo in Cartagena, Colombia, I will bear witness to a crucial development in Latin American history - the development of alternative energy.

Selling our Cows to Buy Milk - 2007-02-16
On Tuesday of this week we learned that in 2006 Americans racked up a record $763.6 Billion trade deficit, and that two Australian mining firms, Rio Tinto and BHP Billiton, were each contemplating $40 billion bids for U.S. aluminum giant Alcoa.

Irrational Exuberance in China - 2007-02-09
Recently voiced concerns from the Chinese government that their surging domestic stock market was crossing into bubble territory helped to set off last week's sharp decline, including a single day plunge of 6.5% (the equivalent of more than 800 points on the Dow Jones). While a bubble may indeed be forming in Chinese stocks, my guess is that there is room for a lot more air before it finally pops.

Taking Stock of New Global Markets - 2007-02-06
Last week's announcement of a strategic alliance between the New York Stock Exchange and the Tokyo Stock Exchange wasn't just a handshake between peers - it was the opening bell of a new era of investing.

Not Much Left to Protect - 2007-02-02
This week, during his testimony before the hostile Senate Banking Committee, Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson sought to justify the Bush administration's China policy.

History Unhinged - 2007-01-30
"There is nothing new in the world except the history you do not know," said Harry S Truman. He should have added a corollary - that there is nothing more dangerous in the world than ignorance of an enemy's history.

Introducing Peter Schiff - 2007-01-26
When it comes to the arena of international investment, few bring as much knowledge or skill to the game as Peter Schiff. Now, we're proud to add his editorial voice to the Orbus team.

State of the Union - and the World - 2007-01-23
Once a year, the President officially connects the branches of government through his words. In his 2007 State of the Union address, George W. Bush must convey a revamped vision of the world to a reshaped Congress.

Bangladesh: A Study in Formality - 2007-01-16
Just this past year, the Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to Muhammad Yunus, a Bangladeshi businessman whose forays into informal finance have helped thousands get by. But political turmoil marking the turn of 2007 reminds us that Bangladesh cannot subsist without stability.

Slovenia Sniffs the Euro Rose - 2007-01-09
Though it only turned a full five years old this January 1, the European common currency has blossomed. Now the euro's aroma is drawing the former captive nations of Eastern Europe - with Slovenia getting the first whiff.

Bonne Année from the Land of Poutine - 2007-01-02
Montréal, Québec: The man next to me on the train must not have gotten the memo. Canada is cold in the winter. Astonished at his lack of common knowledge/sense, I bit my tongue every time I glanced at his mesh shorts as we rode north from New York City.

Music of His Own - 2006-12-19
NEW YORK, NY: In the City That Never Sleeps, it's easy to think the whole world has come to you. But being here, you realize that though the senses are treated to a 24-hour international array, there is no substitute for seeing the world for yourself.

Political Science Fiction - 2006-12-12
Whimsical literary musings sometimes come true. The journey described in Jules Verne's From the Earth to the Moon, for example, materialized over a century later. His Journey to the Center of the Earth did not. Academic theories may also be realized, but some are confined to the realm of fantasy.

US Lands-World Soars - 2006-12-05
Two reports issued in the recent weeks highlight the role that international markets play in moderating declining American economic growth.

Flagging Faith and Credit - 2006-11-28
You may not worship the almighty dollar, but money is as faith-based a paper product as the Good Book is, and it's causing just as much of a stir after the turn of the millennium.

The Iraqi Pullout No One Debates - 2006-11-21
Politicians and strategists argue about the utility and strength of coalition forces in Iraq. Numbers are compared and considered with thought to stability and security. Meanwhile, an exodus of Iraqi professionals from their homeland reflects increasing anarchy and dwindling economic hope.

Detroit's Depressing DC Ride - 2006-11-14
It was a promising Tuesday for mammoth New York stocks. The Dow Jones Industrial Average and its 30 blue chip companies have led a recent valuation rally through record levels. Too bad, then, that on the same day the pillars of American industry acted like orphans in the Oval Office.

The EU's Dark Age - 2006-11-07
Though the European Union has attempted to address topics of trade and economic sustainability as a solid front, a half-hour blackout this weekend laid bare the day-to-day frailties of the continental body and its components.

A New Knife for Washington - 2006-10-31
If a government dominated by one party should run like a hot knife through butter, why does it seem more like the current US leadership is cutting burnt steak with a cold spoon? Brazil's Lula may soon show Bush a thing or two about the winning edge of true coalition building.

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