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While it remains to be seen just how effective the ECB’s easing program will be, we’re already seeing its impact on emerging Europe. Read More

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While the Japanese economy looks to be at its strongest level in decades, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe must still push through with key reforms in order for it to be sustainable, particularly in the labor arena. Read More

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France is among the world’s major economies, but it has singular woes all its own. Read More

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Pundits are overreacting to China's latest GDP data. Read More

Silver is poised to shine, as demand increases for its many industrial applications. Read More

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Despite its persistent security problems, Israel has become a compelling source of investment opportunity. Read More

It’s no illusion— the Continent’s recovery is real and picking up steam. Here are the best plays on a once-beleaguered Europe. Read More

Economic reform could be in the cards for Brazil, a happy prospect for investors. Read More

Nuclear power is increasingly popular as a way to combat fossil fuel emissions, making this uranium play a good bet now. Read More

Access to capital is improving in the Middle Kingdom and that’s a good thing for investors the world over. Read More

Here's why prudent investors should steer clear of Putin's Russia. Read More

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