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Deep Diving into the Oil Economics of Illinois
Illinois is at the epicenter of all discussions about oil shale and fracking in the US. It could be surprising for some that Illinois happens to be the talk...
U.S. GDP Growth Disappoints, Retail Sales Fall
Cheap oil was supposed to boost consumer spending, but instead consumers spent less as incomes fell. According to the Bureau of Economic Analysis, U.S. GDP grew at just a...
U.S. Housing Weakens Despite Lower Unemployment Claims
Although unemployment claims have fallen to their lowest point in fifteen years, home sales are tumbling as price gains make homes unaffordable for millions.Throughout 2013 and 2014, housing saw...
Turkish Bond Yields Rise amid Lira Selling by Foreign Investors
In the midst of foreign investors selling lira, Turkish investors are holding higher yield bonds over wide speculation that national interest rates will decline. In the midst of foreign...
Iran Hoping for Relief from OPEC amid Declining Oil Prices
The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries has pretty much confirmed that it has no immediate plans of cutting its output target for crude oil. This is partly because they...
Federal Reserve Expects Gradual Inflation in 2015
The Federal Reserve expects inflation to rise gradually to 2%, leaving time for the central bank to wait before raising interest rates.The Federal Reserve said Wednesday afternoon in a...
Brazil’s Swaps Soar as Inflation Grips Economy
Brazil's swap rates soared recently as an official report showing over-achieved inflation levels and the announcement of an increase in fuel prices. These developments have fuelled speculation that the...
Consumer Confidence Surges as U.S. Home Prices Rise
Home prices and home sales continue to rise, while consumer confidence unexpectedly surged to its highest point since 2007.Consumer confidence surged to 102.9 in January, up over 10% from...
Angola Struggles as Oil Prices Suffocate Revenues
Angola, the largest African crude-oil producing country after Nigeria, has turned to international lenders, including, but not limited to, major financial institutions like Goldman Sachs Group Inc. for help....
U.S. Economy Worsens Before GDP Report
The Federal Reserve is seeing worsening economic conditions in the United States shortly before the government releases its latest report on the country’s GDP.The Dallas Federal Reserve announced a...


