All GLG News Analyses Filed Under: Economics

The Rising Tide of Protectionism worldwide

November 6, 2009

Analysis by:GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:  EU requests WTO panel on Chinese export restrictions on raw materials | trade.ec.europa.eu

Both EU and China have to contend with domestic imperatives at a time when the world economy is still not yet out of the doldrums.

How bad will EMEA troubles continue

October 27, 2009

Analysis by:GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:  Survey Predicts European Troubles | www.mergersunleashed.com

Sweeping statements about economic expectations can hinder recovery efforts. While some sector is Europe (and the US) continue to show little signs of recovery, many other sectors are improving. If those sectors such as real estate and auto industries were to be removed from the prediction, I wonder...

Russian Economy Fourth Quarter 4% Economy Growth: Figment of Imagination

October 24, 2009

Analysis by:GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:  Russian Economy May Grow 4% in Fourth Quarter, Klepach Says | www.bloomberg.com

We have these statements from Russia’s officials: [1]“..The economy may show quite strong growth of between 3% and 4% percent in the fourth quarter ( 2009) from the previous three months…”, [2]"We expect the economy to grow by more than 2% in the fourth quarter 2009 …..as long as the price is $70-$80...

Regulatory Buying

October 21, 2009

Analysis by:GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:  Truck Orders Continue to Rise | www.truckinginfo.com

FTR Associates and Merrill Lynch both indicate that there has been an improvement for net orders of Class 8 vehicles over the last four months. The uptick includes orders for units in the United States, Mexico and Canada.

Finding A Fix Among It all

October 21, 2009

Analysis by:GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:  Building the foundation for a healthy and sustainable global economy By Sony Kumar | www.forbes.com

The message from this global financial crisis is loud and clear; the system that we currently have is flawed, susceptible to produce crises and prone to systemic risk. However, it is awe-inspiring and critical to the future of the global economy and its interwoven mechanics. Beyond Pareto Efficiency,...

The Very Risky Monetary Policy Adopted at the September Fed Policy Meeting

October 16, 2009

Analysis by:GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:  Minutes of the Federal Open Market Committee Meeting of September 22-23 2009 | www.federalreserve.gov

The Bernanke Fed's balance sheet has expanded by a lot to ensure enough credit to promote economic recovery after the financial crisis of "08-'09. By different means, it has taken the same policy attitude as the Greenspan Fed following the 2000 stock market crisis. It has been guarding fiercely against...

Marshall MaysFounder & DirectorEmerging Alpha Advisors, Ltd.

Volatility is becoming "normal" again

October 2, 2009

Analysis of:  After the storm – A “new normal” for the world economy | www.economist.com

1 - This opinion-leader concentrates on needed changes in public policy, which are unlikely to happen. What will happen to the markets during this period of waffle?2 - Currency management will matter, as another way governments cheat, but the very shift from emergency priming to actual use of funds...

Matthew MurphyManaging DirectorMMLC Group

China’s Anti-Monopoly Bureau Approves the Pfizer-Wyeth Transaction

September 29, 2009

Analysis of:  China’s Anti-Monopoly Bureau Approves the Pfizer/Wyeth Transaction | www.mmlcgroup.com

On 29 September 2009, China’s Ministry of Commerce (“MOFCOM”) published another decision from its fledgling Anti-Monopoly Bureau (“AMB”), this time concerning the acquisition of Wyeth by US drug heavy-weight, Pfizer. Approval was granted to the transaction, ahead of approval from the US Federal Trade...

What Happened to Highway Safety and Jobs?

September 25, 2009

Analysis by:GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:  House Approves 3-Month Authorization Extension; Does Not Address Rescissions | www.aashtojournal.org

HR 3617 extends the current federal authorization for spending on federal -aid highways, transit projects and highway safety, until the end of the year. The bill does not address the rescission of $8.7 billion in contracting authority scheduled to take place next week by the Federal Highway Adminstration....

A Weak President in a Weaker Europe

September 17, 2009

Analysis by:GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:  Berlusconi threatens to block EU over migrant row. | www.euractiv.com

Berlusconi's menace to block EU was rude and naive but was also supporting Barroso role when his election was uncertain. Recessions divide countries and there is a risk that Barroso is not strong enough to support a unified market policy.

Page : 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Next1 to 10 of 219