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As expected, the ISM Manufacturing PMI for the US slowed from 56.2 in June to 55.5 in July. The number is rather flattering … [...] More on this topic (What's this?) China’s Manufacturing Sector Stabilizes (Wall Street Daily, 4/23/12) U.S. Manufacturing Vitality Offers Opportunities (Investment U, 1/12/12) Manufacturing Grows Rapidly – Small Businesses in a Good Position (Value Investing, 4/9/12)
In this video clip, Marc Faber, author of the Gloom, Boom & Doom Report, discusses the stock market, China’s economy and interest-rate policy. [...] More on this topic (What's this?) Marc Faber Economy Is in a worse position today than in 2008 and 2009? (Value Investing, 4/11/12) Deep (Portfolio) Thoughts With Marc Faber (Random Roger's Big Picture, 4/5/12) Marc Faber: The Perils of Money Printing’s Unintended Consequences (Value Investing, 3/18/12)
Although the Markit Manufacturing PMIs for emerging economies generally point to growth slowing in the manufacturing industries in the respective countries, these economies are still in expansion mode. [...] More on this topic (What's this?) Emerging Market Bonds: Less Risk Than You Think (Investment U, 5/11/12) China’s Manufacturing Sector Stabilizes (Wall Street Daily, 4/23/12) Emerging Markets: The Ultimate High Growth Investments (Investment U, 4/3/12)
“The economy is in the process of slowing down,” said David Rosenberg. “Whether or not we have a ‘double-dip’, it’s going to be some pretty tough slogging as far as the overall economic backdrop.” [...] More on this topic (What's this?) Yahoo (Nasdaq: YHOO) Needs More Than Just a New CEO (Money Morning, 5/14/12) If I Owned Yahoo (Nasdaq: YHOO) Stock, I'd Be Pissed (Money Morning, 5/17/12) What's Wrong with the U.S. Economy (Wealth Daily, 4/28/12)
The Euro Zone Manufacturing PMI of 56.7% for July released by Markit yesterday was even better than the earlier flash estimate of 56.5% − a number that surprised on the upside. Despite all the gloom and doom about the prospects for the euro zone, growth of both manufacturing production and new orders accelerated to the fastest growth since April while employment rose at its fastest rate in 26 months. [...] More on this topic (What's this?) The Fate of the Eurozone Hangs on Sunday's French Elections (Money Morning, 5/4/12) Eurozone Descends into a Farce as "Grexit" Looms Large (Money Morning, 5/18/12) European Fiscal Compact In Crisis As Irish Vote Looms (Value Investing, 5/7/12)  |
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