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International Politics The Week Ahead

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China’s President Xi Jinping makes first official visit to the U.S. South American leaders meet amid tensions between UNASUR nations. EU officials meet to discuss the ongoing migrant crisis. Pope Francis speaks to

Economics North America

Two Unknowns: The Fed’s Action, and the Market’s Reaction

The Fed’s Thursday policy decision is clouded by data that justifies both hawkish and dovish stances, leaving uncertainty over whether rates will rise this month. Either way, the response from

International Politics The Week Ahead

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FOMC  September rate decision (finally) arrives. Brazil’s Finance Minister allays fears. Bank of Japan issues rates as QE program struggles. Canadians debate as the country enters recession. Greece heads to polls. All in

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Jeremy Corbyn likely new leader of UK Labour Party. Last FOMC member speech before September Fed meeting. Chinese data roils market. Canada makes rate decision. Civilian exchanges to ease tension between Koreas. All this

Economics North America

Foreign capital remains starved for US commercial real estate

Despite the Fed’s upcoming rate hike and increased volatility in global markets, the US remains a top destination for commercial real estate investment. Well into the second half of 2015,

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US FOMC meets to set interest rates. Brazil likely to raise interest rates again as economy tumbles. Mexico’s interest rate decision reflects thoughts on US Fed. Japan’s cabinet holds conference on economic development. The US

Finance North America

Why Economists and markets disagree on Fed rate hike timing

Economists and the Federal Reserve officials are increasingly resolute that interest rates will rise in 2015, but markets are expecting rates to rise slightly later than they did last quarter.

Economics Europe

A Franc Discussion: Switzerland’s currency troubles

The Swiss National Bank is faced with an overheating currency and slumping economy following the decision to abandon the currency exchange rate cap on the Euro. Uncertainty in the EU

International Politics The Week Ahead

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Eurozone reaches tough Greek deal. Trade talks between US and EU follow European parliament vote. Federal Reserve chair Janet Yellen delivers remarks to Congress. Bank of Japan announces interest rate.

Economics International

Greece crisis poses risks to an already-slow global economic recovery

The situation in Greece is complicated.  Countries all around the world are starting to worry about the possible consequences of the Greeks falling outside of the euro. On the other side