Global stocks have yielded a positive return every month this year as measured by the MSCI AC World Index . The chart below shows the monthly returns of the index since 1988. Click to enlarge 2017’s uninterrupted and unprecedented streak of monthly gains for global stocks Source: 5 Reasons Investors Should Give Thanks by JEFFREY KLEINTOP, Schwab, …
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Global warming is driving climate changes across the world. The European continent is also experiencing changes in climate. The infographic below shows the impact of climate changes: Click to enlarge Source: European Environmental Agency
The major trade partners of Brazil and the top exports and imports are shown in the following infographic. Agricultural products and crude oil are the top Brazilian exports. Click to enlarge Source: Wilson Center
Income inequality has been rising globally for several decades now. One does not need to be a rocket scientist or have a Ph.D. in economics to see that the rich is getting richer and the poor is getting poorer – especially in the developed world. Ocassionally we learn about how these people actually maintain and …
The S&P 500 is up over 15% year-to-date. Since the election of Trump as President over a year ago US markets have soared. Investors are betting on a tax cut, more deregulation and other pro-business policies from the former business man. The S&P 500 has shot up over 22% thru the end of October since …