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Argentine Central Bank Chief Quits in Currency Dispute; Hyperinflation On the Way?

MishTalk

After continual clashes over economic policy with Argentina’s economy minister Axel Kicillof, there are fears that Mr Fábrega’s departure may clear the way for greater government control over the central bank. There was a sharp sell-off in the benchmark Merval stock index after Mr Fábrega’s departure was announced. to the US dollar.

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Strategy and general business consulting firms in Australia

Tom Spencer

BCG specialises in business strategy and draws most of its clients from the 500 largest corporations worldwide, as well as working with smaller companies, non-profit organisations and government agencies. BAH has its main area of expertise in strategy and technology consulting, working in both the commercial and government sectors.

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Emerging Market Contagion Spreads; Argentina, Venezuela, Turkey Roundup; 50% Tax on Internet Purchases

MishTalk

The Turkish lira plunged to a record and South Africa’s rand fell yesterday to a level weaker than 11 per dollar for the first time since 2008. While Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa were the engines of global growth following the financial crisis in 2008, emerging markets now pose a threat to world financial stability.

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2014 List of Strategy Consulting Firms in Sydney

Tom Spencer

your company, non-profit or government agency is looking for quality strategy advice. PJP’s Australian clients come from a diverse range of industries and are typically top 100 listed companies, but a few are large government owned corporations. The firms on the 2014 list are: Nous Group. Pacific Strategy Partners. Crescendo Partners.

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Prince Michael of Liechtenstein Warns "QE a Sign of Helplessness, Will Not Reach Economy"; Prince Michael vs. Martin Wolf

MishTalk

This includes reducing the share of national and local government in the economy. The 2008-2009 banking crisis saw the US focus on re-establishing the equity basis of the banks to a level which allowed the banks to lend to business. The ECB has already helped several European governments buy time so they can carry out reforms.

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

MishTalk

Government debt-to-GDP ratios have risen further; in several cases, they appear to be on an unsustainable path. They encapsulate the self-reinforcing interactions between perceptions of value and risk, risk-taking and financing constraints which translate into financial booms and busts. Monetary policy is testing its outer limits.

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Reflections on 2013; What's Important, What's Not? What's Ahead?

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Trillion Yuan in Audit The Washington Post notes "Local debt now equals about 33 percent of China’s gross domestic product, up from about 10 percent in 2008 and almost nothing in 1997." Ironically, Merkel immediately followed up with " The German government would not tolerate a weakening of German industry or job losses ".