Archive of entries posted by David Hunkar

On The Dramatic Plunge of Mexican Airport Operator Stocks

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Mexican airport operators have been one of the best performers until recently. On Oct 5th however they plunged dramatically when the Mexican government abruptly announced changes to the concession agreements which would reduce their revenues. The companies themselves have not released the specific details on how this change would impact them. Investors were not taking …

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Cigarette Taxes in the European Union: Chart

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Last month we looked at the beer taxes in Europe and how they vary widely. In this post, let’s take review the taxes on cigarettes in the EU. Ireland levies the highest cigarettes tax followed by France and Finland. The lowest taxes are in Bulgaria, Poland and Croatia. Click to enlarge Source: Cigarette Taxes in …

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Dr. Shane Oliver: Why Australian Immigration Should be Lower

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The housing market in Australia is one of the most expensive in the world. High prices never seem to slow down or decline. Though the country is large much of the population is concentrated on a few coastal cities. One of the factors that was always suspected but hardly discussed in the media is the …

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Fed Funds Rate vs. Money Market Assets: Chart

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The Federal Funds Rate has increased sharply since the spring of 2022. After slashing interest rates to almost zero during the Covid pandemic the Federal Reserve embarked on a relentless process to raise interest rates to current target levels of 5.25% to 5.50%. Accordingly rates on Money Market Funds have rise to over 5%. No …

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