Trouble is brewing in the Western economies again.  The U.S. economy is growing slowly at best, while the European economy is still contracting. European consumer confidence is still very low, and housing markets are worrisome. The average European is cutting back on their expenditure and is rather saving money than spending it. This means that companies relying on these markets for much or all of their revenue can do little more than cut… Read More

Trouble is brewing in the Western economies again.  The U.S. economy is growing slowly at best, while the European economy is still contracting. European consumer confidence is still very low, and housing markets are worrisome. The average European is cutting back on their expenditure and is rather saving money than spending it. This means that companies relying on these markets for much or all of their revenue can do little more than cut costs and protect market share.  If you’re a large company that wants to grow even larger, you need to be present in the emerging markets. The so-called BRIC countries (Brazil, Russia, India and China) and many other developing economies are growing at a fast clip. They have young, dynamic populations that are working hard and growing wealthier every year. But rather than risk your money by investing directly in these volatile economies, why not… Read More