Posts Tagged ‘ Brazil ’

A Lesson from 1930: Avoid the Second Collapse with This 6.9% Brazilian Yield

Nov 19th, 2009 | By Jim Nelson | Category: Featured, International, Macroeconomics
The name Richard Norris Williams II might not ring a bell to you. But in the 1920s, everyone knew who he was. In 1912, 21-year-old Williams gained fame as a survivor of the sinking of the RMS Titanic. Later that year, he went on to earn his first U.S. mixed tennis championship. Now ...read more

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Two Brazilian Plays to Beat the Market

Nov 6th, 2009 | By Jim Nelson | Category: Commodities, Featured, International, Macroeconomics
With this morning's news of unemployment reaching 10.2% — the highest it's been in 26 years — prospects for many U.S. investments look bleak. But you’re not out of luck just yet… Many countries around the world will be able to steer around this extended recession. Some are even in prime position ...read more

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Brazil’s Hydropower Advantage

Mar 9th, 2009 | By Jim Nelson | Category: Energy, Featured, International, Macroeconomics
Last week, the stock market fell by more than 6%. That’s a return of -24.5% for the year. While we equities here in the U.S. continue to struggle, emerging nations have been hit even harder… especially commodity-based economies. Brazil is certainly in this basket of falling markets. Fortunately for you, it ...read more

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