Blue-chip blues

Article Abstract:

Multinational companies have been hit by the economic crisis in Asia and other emerging markets. These markets usually do not account for over 15% of the profits of a multinational, but markets such as Latin America and South East Asia had been seen as likely to provide future profit growth. Some companies are slimming down operations until the crisis has passed. The crisis has also brought opportunities such as cheaper prices for companies in the affected countries.

International business enterprises, Multinational corporations

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The bankers take over

Article Abstract:

Emerging economies face a reluctance of lenders to become involved in countries outside North America, Europe and Japan. They have to seek to reassure investors. Debt meltdown has hit Latin America harder than eastern Europe, and some countries in eastern Europe are seen as likely to join the European Union. Meanwhile, stock markets have also been hit in emerging economies. investors are likely to be more cautious when they do return to emerging markets.

Public & Private Bonds, Capital market, Capital markets, Financial markets

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While rich men talk

Article Abstract:

Foreign aid to third world nations was not high on the agenda in the recent Group of 7 summit, as the needs of strengthening Russia's economy took precedent. The end of the Cold War could end up causing less instead of more money to go to the developing world.

Economic assistance, Foreign economic assistance, Group of 7

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