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Japan Exports and Trade Balance vs. the Yen; Abenomics in Review

MishTalk

The Yen was in this general area, at times, in 2004, 2005, 2008, 2009, and 2014. Japan’s government and central bank have blamed weak overseas demand, especially in emerging markets, for export sluggishness. The loss of global market presence by Japan’s companies, especially electronic appliance makers, is also a factor.”

Finance 76
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How Companies Are Already Using AI

Harvard Business

For example, our survey, which asked managers of 13 functions, from sales and marketing to procurement and finance, to indicate whether their departments were using AI in 63 core areas, found AI was used most frequently in detecting and fending off computer security intrusions in the IT department. bribes and kickbacks).

Company 44
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Mergers & Acquisitions: The Importance of Creating a Shared Culture

Organizational Talent Consulting

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Mergers and acquisitions (M&As) are key growth strategies for many organizations: entering new markets, acquiring new technologies, or leveraging scale and size. A healthy culture promotes productive conflict, team member participation, and team engagement. Organizations become known by their culture.

Culture 52
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Energy Price Deflation: Crude Dips 6% to 7-Year Low; Gasoline Below $1.50; Central Banks to Blame for What's About to Happen

MishTalk

since May of 2004 when it closed at $37.04. Some member states sought production cuts. Saudi Arabia has long insisted it would cut production only if fellow OPEC members and non-OPEC countries joined in. We do not accept any discussion about increases of Iran production after the lifting of sanctions. Even the BIS agrees.

Banking 28
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Why Are Mules Stubborn? Why Can't Blind Jackasses See?

MishTalk

One is on Japan, one the US, and one on emerging markets with various overlaps in between. Japan is on the verge of a technical recession after data on industrial production raised the prospect of a second consecutive quarter of negative growth. Let's start with Japan. per cent on the previous month after a 0.6 per cent fall in July.

Banking 28
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BIS Slams the Fed; Ridiculous Question of the Day: "Is The Fed Going To Attempt A Controlled Collapse?"

MishTalk

The BIS slam, coupled with a recent stock market selloff, brought up debate on a " controlled collapse ". Over the past few years, non-financial corporations in a number of EMEs have borrowed heavily through their foreign affiliates in the capital markets, with the debt denominated mainly in foreign currency.

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10 Flaws with Mainstream Economics

Tom Spencer

The justification for the status quo is usually that “all models are wrong, but some are useful” While simplistic assumptions do make for easier math, and can help to predict market outcomes in stylised scenarios, the real world is both complex and dynamic. Factors of production. In reality, firms have a range of goals.