When you think of banking in the Middle East the Emirates and Dubai are generally the first to come to mind. However, away from the main stage, the kingdom of Bahrain holds much of the hidden potential which could bring the whole region to new levels of worldwide financial excellence.
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From humble beginnings, the Toronto Stock Exchange (“TSX” or “the Exchange”) has expanded significantly and is currently the largest stock exchange in Canada and the seventh-largest across the globe (based on total market capitalization). In North America, TSX ranks third and is only surpassed by the two largest and best-known exchanges in the world – the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and NASDAQ. Today, virtually all financial professionals in Canada – from traders in Vancouver to insurance brokers in Toronto – have to be cognizant of the daily fluctuations which occur on the TSX.
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The Dow has been setting record highs for over a week now. You’d think the economy was booming or something. But as I’ve said before perhaps it is all just “funny money.” Is it possible that even though inflation isn’t affecting the price of most commodities it is affecting the stock market? After all, if people are concerned about their future, rather than spending money they save it but if the banks aren’t paying enough interest to cover inflation perhaps you might consider putting it in a mutual fund? That would drive up the price of stocks encouraging more people to choose mutual funds over banks. Hmmm. In today’s article Eric Frye looks at the stock market in a very different way.Â
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Economic refugees are seeking intentional living communities. Libertarians are seeking to escape countries once regarded as the best places in the world.
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Yesterday Rand Paul made a stand against big uncontrolled government and specifically against drone strikes on U.S. citizens on American soil and before it was all over he had lit up Twitter world-wide. “Stand with Rand” became the most most Tweeted phrase in many places around the world.
Are the Sequestration spending cuts really as bad as the President wants you to believe? Today we will look at how it works and what it’s really all about.
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There are dozens of commercial airlines available for customers to select. Of these numerous airlines, four names come to mind when listing the best of the European Carriers. Ryanair, Lufthansa, British Air and EasyJet are the most successful European commercial airline companies. One thing these companies have in common, aside from quality service and reliable Aircraft charter,
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“Look at them, all these poor tragic people. The South sinking to its knees. It’ll never rise again.” Rhett Butler in Gone with the Wind. Just like Rhett Butler many people are beginning to believe Gold will never rise again. Given the profoundly bearish sentiment that has gripped so many participants in the resource
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