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Saturday, December 31, 2011

Wednesday, December 28, 2011

OECD - Second Meeting of the Working Group on Iraq's Investment Zones

Hi folks,


This information stems from the OECD, a very influential organization which is taking an active role in Iraq and their economic development.  Thought I would share and the links are active. Session 5, the implementation has some good material.


I hope you enjoy,


Scooter


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Iran Warns Of Closing Strategic Hormuz Oil Route | Fox News

IMF says expects January talks with Egypt | Reuters

Obama to Name Two Fed Board Nominees - WSJ.com

Japan, India Seal $15 Billion Currency Deal to Shore Up Rupee - Businessweek

U.S. Stocks Advance as Crude Oil Rises While Copper, Gold Slump

Analysis: China needs new policy course as capital tide turns | Reuters

Libyan Output Exceeds 1 Million Barrels a Day: Persian Gulf Oil - Businessweek

Oil Near Six-Week High; Gold Price Drops: Commodities at Close - Businessweek

Tuesday, December 27, 2011

IRAQI X CHANGE -- RECENT MARKET REPORT

Hi folks,


Here's some very positive news for a change regarding Iraq, particularly coming from some large banking giants like HSBC and Citigroup.

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Enjoy,


Scooter

Blast in Iraq and Strong US Data Support Oil

Currency rollercoaster still rolling | Stuff.co.nz

Keeping fingers crossed for 2012 - The Egyptian Gazette

Forex @ DailyFX - DailyFX Top Trade Opportunities of 2012

Vietnam Central Bank Quotes Dollars At VND20,828; Unchanged From Monday - WSJ.com

Canadian Loonie Versus The Australian Dollar - Seeking Alpha

Argentina Foreign Currency Bank Deposits Post Weekly Rise - WSJ.com

Iran Regime Profiting From Currency Decline, U.S. Treasury Says - Businessweek

Author sees 'Currency Wars' destroying dollar – USATODAY.com

Japan Turns Activist on Reserves as Its Global Rank Slips - Businessweek

Brazil overtakes UK as sixth biggest economy as Britain falls behind a South American nation for the first time | Mail Online

Moktada al-Sadr Followers Call for New Election in Iraq - NYTimes.com

Afghanistan, China to sign first oil contract - CBS News

Libyan Output Exceeds 1 Million Barrels a Day: Persian Gulf Oil - Businessweek

Official: Iran stands ready to expand defensive ties with Iraq - CNN.com

Chinese, Japanese leaders unveil deals on bond sales, currency to tighten finance ties - The Washington Post

OPEC to accommodate increased Libyan output

Economists React: China-Japan Currency Pact - China Real Time Report - WSJ

Gold Falls to One-Week Low; Copper Drops: Commodities at Close - Bloomberg

Monday, December 26, 2011

SCOOTER POST: THE CRITICAL STEP!!!!

Hi folks,


I know there's been lots of discussion of an immediate move by the CBI and the government of Iraq.  However, in my opinion, this step is abundantly critical before any RV occurs.  Please read this page of the World Bank's recent assessment and I'll let you decide for yourself.





SCOOTER

Sunday, December 25, 2011

CHRISTMAS IN IRAQ -- GREAT ARTICLE!

Merry Christmas:

This is either really good or it's really bad -- nevertheless, it sums up the Iraqi experience.

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Thursday, December 22, 2011

SCOOTER POST: "THE TRIFECTA THEORY"

For those folks that recently requested, here's the table of contents and links for "The Trifecta Theory".



Tuesday, December 20, 2011

Afghanistan opens Mineral auction - The International Resource Journal

BP sells CAN natural gas liquids ops to Plains for US$1.67bn - The International Resource Journal

Global “easy oil” is diminishing - The International Resource Journal

Global “easy oil” is diminishing - The International Resource Journal

Anaconda strikes Chilean iron ore sale worth up to US$11bn - The International Resource Journal

Rising Asian demand drives global coal consumption growth - Today in Energy - U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA)

FACTBOX-Kazakhstan: Central Asia's oil and gas powerhouse | Agricultural Commodities | Reuters

Butter-nomics: Protectionism and Food Shortages

Trans-Pacific Partnership Outside WTO and Without China | IDN-InDepthNews | Analysis That Matters

WTO strikes deal to open government purchasing - The Globe and Mail

The Benefits of Incorporating Abroad in an Age of Globalization - NYTimes.com

Russia's WTO accession to bring benefits, reform - Xinhua | English.news.cn

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