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What to Expect From Italy’s New Government

webmaster@marketminder.com (Scott Botterman) — Wednesday, 01 May 2013 09:25:29 PDT

A look at Italy’s new government and its likely policy agenda.

Slovenia: Ripe for Disappointment

webmaster@marketminder.com (Erik Renaud) — Friday, 19 Apr 2013 13:40:39 PDT

A look at the challenges facing Slovenia, the latest hotspot in peripheral Europe.

March 2013 Japanese Trade Update

webmaster@marketminder.com (Timothy Schluter) — Friday, 19 Apr 2013 08:15:39 PDT

Perhaps the weakened yen’s stimulative impact is pending, but there are few signs of it in March trade data.

A Look at Japan’s Energy Reforms

webmaster@marketminder.com (Timothy Schluter) — Tuesday, 16 Apr 2013 17:09:34 PDT

Yen weakness and expensive energy imports may be the catalyst for energy market deregulation in Japan—an important step to regaining economic competitiveness.

Italian Election Update—Coalition Talks Stall

webmaster@marketminder.com (Scott Botterman) — Wednesday, 27 Mar 2013 14:38:56 PDT

Political progress is at a standstill in Italy as leaders have yet to reach a consensus on forming a coalition.

Deflating Chinese Housing Bubble Fears

webmaster@marketminder.com (Brad Pyles) — Wednesday, 20 Mar 2013 14:03:36 PDT

Chinese housing bubble fears have seemingly surfaced again. However, such fears fail to recognize the unique characteristics of the Chinese property market, make too-direct comparisons to US housing and underestimate the Communist government’s resolve to prevent a housing market bubble from bursting.

Mechanics of an Italian Election

webmaster@marketminder.com (Scott Botterman) — Friday, 22 Feb 2013 11:03:32 PDT

This weekend’s Italian election is garnering a great deal of media attention. Here’s a look at how the mechanics of Italy’s electoral system can play a big role in determining the outcome.

Industry Watch: The Growing Diabetes Risk

webmaster@marketminder.com (Timothy Schluter) — Monday, 11 Feb 2013 11:49:35 PDT

Firms that can meet a growing global health risk are poised to benefit.

China’s 18th Party Congress

webmaster@marketminder.com (Austin Fraser) — Friday, 09 Nov 2012 12:15:14 PDT

China’s power transition this week is an important event, but it’s unlikely to surprise markets or mean much in the way of change ahead.

Japan: Can’t We All Just Get Along?

webmaster@marketminder.com (Timothy Schluter) — Tuesday, 30 Oct 2012 09:36:26 PDT

America isn’t the only nation that makes political hay over budgetary stalemates.