Investors may be missing an opportunity if they do not consider an investment in the red hot real estate market of Montenegro. The country contains one of the fastest expanding areas in the world for this industry. In the past few years prices have tripled but there is still plenty of room for growth. The spectacular expansion in real estate began in 2006 in this part of the world. The huge inflow of foreign investment produced a bit of chaos in the […]
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Invest in Poland: The Economic Juggernaut of Eastern Europe
Investors should consider an investment in Poland to capitalize on the emerging markets of Eastern Europe. Poland has become the 6th largest economy in the European Union (EU). The Polish economy has grown an average of 4% since the country joined the EU in 2004. It was the only European country that avoided the late 2000s recession caused by the financial crisis in the West. The major challenge for Poland now is to finalize the last reforms necessary to allow Poland to […]
Investors Have Another Opportunity In The Second Revolution Of Shale Gas And Oil
Investors will be able to take advantage of the technological advances and the rising prices for energy by taking a look at what is happening in the shale gas and oil industry. The potential supply of oil is enormous. The global supply of oil in shale beds may contain as much as 800% to 900% more oil than all of the conventional wells that are currently in operation. Previous methods of extracting oil from the shale had proved cost prohibitive. It also […]
Invest In Hong Kong: The Crown Jewel Of East Asia
Investors from around the world are taking another look for business opportunities in the former British colony of Hong Kong. Some of the biggest investors are from Mainland China by companies who wish to go international. The city-state has all the necessary inputs for such efforts. The city maintains its Western orientation, despite the return to Chinese rule in 1997. The commitment the Chinese government made with the United Kingdom to allow Hong Kong a great deal of economic and political autonomy […]
Investors Should Prepare For The Upcoming Crash In The American Stock Market
Investors can expect an end to the bull market of the American Stock Market as the Federal Reserve Bank of the United States (Central Bank) tapers the quantitative easing policy in place since the last economic and financial crisis in 2008. At the peak of the program the Federal Reserve ( the Fed ) was stimulating the economy with a monthly $85 billion USD (United States Dollar) purchase of American Treasury Notes and Mortgage Backed Securities. The winding down of the quantitative […]
How Will Investors Be Impacted By The Bankruptcy Of The United States
Investors have become increasingly apprehensive about the solvency of the United States and it’s government. There is also progressive concern among investors globally about the stability and long term viability of the American dollar. As the national debt approaches $18 trillion USD (United States Dollar) the nation has now accumulated more indebtedness than the entire economy produces in a given year. When a country owes more than the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) it should be a cause for alarm. If one would […]
Invest in Singapore: The Economic Tiger of South Asia
If an investor is looking for a place to do business in South Asia, the city of Singapore has a great deal to offer. The World Bank has identified this city-state as the easiest place in the world to do business. The country has the world’s highest percentage of millionaires. One out of every six households in Singapore have disposable wealth in excess of 1 million American dollars. This amazing figure does not include property, businesses or luxury items. Considering the high […]
How Politics In The United States Is Effecting Investment
International investors are becoming increasingly apprehensive on the economy of the United States. The government of the United States continues to enact policies that have a negative impact on business and investment. Rates of poverty are rising and the average standard of living for the past few years, has been declining. The latest news this week was the contraction of the economy for the first quarter in the United States by 2.9%. Labor participation rates have declined to rates last seen in […]
Invest in Platinum and Palladium As Dictated By World Events
Investors need to take a second look at precious metals including platinum and palladium. World events have continued to make investments in a number of commodities lucrative. On March 21, 2014 this invest writer made a recommendation to buy platinum and palladium. At that time platinum was selling for $1436.00 USD (United States Dollars) per troy ounce. Palladium was selling for $772.00 USD per troy ounce. At the close of business on June 24, 2014 platinum had settled at the price of […]
Invest In The Alternative Energy Of Tidal Power
If one is looking for a long term investment in the energy industry consider tidal power. Although at present, this form of energy is not widely used there is great potential for future electrical generation. The advantages for this type of energy is in addition to being renewable, it is predictable source of power and generally quite reliable. Recent technological developments and modifications of design indicate that tidal power has a much brighter future then once thought. Economic and environmental costs are […]