Zanny Minton Beddoes – Charlie Rose 02-10-15

On February 10, 2015   /   Brazil Economy, China Economy, Construction, Economics, Europe Economy, Global Economy, India Economy, Infrastructure, Iran Economy, Japan Economy, Nigeria Economy, Oil & Gas, Russia Economy, US Economy, Zanny Minton Beddoes  

Salient to Investors: Zanny Minton Beddoes at The Economist said: The economy’s fundamental drivers, particularly rapid technological change, means that the rewards disproportionately go to the top. The latest IMF research suggests that you get stronger and more lasting economic growth in societies that are more equal. The last time

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Fareed Zakaria GPS – CNN 02-01-15

On February 1, 2015   /   Africa Economy, China Economy, Economics, Fareed Zacharia, India Economy, Latin America, Mexico Economy, US Economy  

Salient to Investors: Fareed Zakaria said: Negative foreign policy is about preventing bad things from happening, confronting dangers and dealing with bad guys. Positive foreign policy is about building new relationships, expanding markets and opportunities, strengthening alliances and values. India will be the next global Goliath, though not as fast growing

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Fareed Zakaria: American innovation is in trouble – The Washington Post 01-01-15

On January 1, 2015   /   China Economy, Economics, Fareed Zacharia, Global Diversification, Global Economy, India Economy, Israel Economy, Sweden Economy, US Economy, π – Shrewd Observation  

Salient to Investors: Fareed Zakaria writes: New studies suggest that American innovation is in trouble and that the glittering examples of Facebook et al are deceptive. We are eating the seed corn and not laying the groundwork for the next great tech revolutions. Silicon Valley’s roots are deeply tied to government

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One Hundred Years of Bond History Means Bears Destined to Lose Bloomberg 12-08-14

On December 8, 2014   /   Bill Gross, Bond Market, Economics, Global Economy, Paul Tudor Jones, US Economy  

Salient to Investors: The longest-dated Treasuries yield less than half the 6.8% average over the past five decades but are in line with the norm for the prior half-century. David Jones said the notion that Treasury yields are too low is shaped by players who began their careers in the wake

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Income Inequality Significantly Hurts Economic Growth, OECD Says – Bloomberg 12-08-14

On December 8, 2014   /   Economics, Italy Economy, Mexico Economy, OECD, UK Economy, US Economy  

Salient to Investors: The OECD said: Widening inequality creates a drag on economic growth that can be counteracted by tax policies to benefit the less well-off. Changes in wages and salaries have been the biggest direct driver of inequality. The earnings of the 10% best-paid workers have risen relative to the

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Fareed Zakaria GPS – CNN 12-07-14

On December 7, 2014   /   China Economy, Defense, Economics, Education, Fareed Zacharia, Global Economy, Middle East, Russia Economy, US Economy  

Salient to Investors: Fareed Zakaria said: The Department of Defense cost overruns on one weapons system are more than the total defense budget of Britain and France put together. The US spends more on defense than the next 8 nations put together including China and Russia.  Since 9/11 America has been

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Fareed Zakaria GPS – CNN 11-30-14

On November 30, 2014   /   ∫ – Profound Insight, China Economy, Economics, Global Economy, Technology, US Economy, π – Shrewd Observation  

Salient to Investors: Fareed Zakaria said: All through history, humans have advanced when they have been able to work together. Matt Ridley said human progress took off when human beings began exchanging things, ideas, skills, goods, services.  Teamwork is the most crucial skill and yet education is mostly about solo performances.

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