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China Is Africa's New Colonial Overlord, Says Famed Primate Researcher Jane Goodall

Animal activist and researcher Jane Goodall compared Chinese investment in Africa to British colonialism.

Turkish Companies See New Business Opportunities In Iran

Turkey's outgoing Economy Minister Zafer Caglayan

Since Western powers eased sanctions against Tehran in January, an emerging power is looking to get ahead when Iran opens up.

China’s ‘Mountain’ Of Foreign Debt Is Not As Scary As It Looks

To paraphrase Mark Twain, the worries over China’s foreign debt are exaggerated.

Economic Sentiment As Measured By ZEW Centre For European Economic Research Takes A Hit In February; Concerns Include US Recovery, Volatile Markets

Sentiment for the next six months fell, but a current assessment statistic improved.

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Demographics, Inequality, Education and Debt Are Slowing The US Economy – And Technology Can’t Save It

Robert Gordon published a paper explaining why the American economy is going to be slower, on average, in the next few decades than it has been in the last century.

Gold With Best Returns For Year To Date, In Strange Twist: Goldman Sachs (CHART)

Gold has posted a return of 8 percent for the year to date, compared to a 2 percent gain in the NASDAQ.

Coke (KO) Earnings Preview Q4 2013: Profits Edge Up On Better Sales

Coca-Cola has been through much, but investors should keep in mind the Wall Street axiom: "No one ever went broke, holding Coke."

Gold: U.S. Investors Start Switching Sentiment: UBS

As gold breaks free from narrow trading ranges, U.S. investors are once again showing interest in the metal as a form of insurance.

Thailand Q4 2013 GDP Grew 0.6% Over Previous Quarter In Line With Expectations

Delay in public projects and weak demand have forced Thailand to cut its 2014 growth forecast range.

UAW Vote Fails At Tennessee Volkswagen Plant: Critics Blame Sen. Bob Corker’s ‘Illegal’ Actions

And did outside political interference play a role?

Minimum Wage Increase: Naquasia LeGrand, KFC Employee, Says Fast-Food Workers Need Better Pay, And Companies Like Yum Brands (YUM) And McDonald’s (MCD) Can Afford It

This 22-year-old Brooklynite worked 16 months for $7.50 an hour before receiving her first raise. Now she has fewer hours.

Argentina Finally Owns Up To Its Real Inflation Rate: 3.7 Percent. A Month, That Is

In an unprecedented move, President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner has admitted the country is in economic trouble.

Commodities Fare Best So Far This Year In Otherwise Sluggish Market: Deutsche Bank

Global natural resources performed better than sluggish stocks and bonds for the year to date.

Chinese 'Diaosi' May Have More Purchasing Power Than The Nation's Super-rich

This subgroup of shoppers may not have much money to spend, but their sheer numbers make them powerful.

Which Industry Has The Most Office Romances This Valentine’s Day?

CareerBuilder.ca conducted a survey to learn more about office romances, and some results may surprise you.

Euro Area Flash GDP Estimate For Q4 2013 Better Than Expected

The euro zone grew 0.3% - providing hope that the continent will not lapse into a recession.

France, Germany Flash GDP Estimates Better Than Expected; Trade, Jobs, Production And Investments Aid Growth

The better-than-expected performance in Q4 2013 was aided by more jobs, trade, production and investment.

China CPI Inflation A Bit Faster Than Forecast

Meanwhile, the PPI experienced its biggest drop since August 2013 by falling 1.6 percent in January from a year earlier.

50 Shades Of Putin: Do You Prefer “Mad-imir,” “Sad-imir” or “Glad-imir” Putin? [GAME]

“Vlad You’re Mine!” This Valentine’s day, give the gift of Putin. Play our Vladimir Putin emotion matrix game!

LME copper edges up; growth worries cap gains

Emerging Market Unease Could Upset Global Natural Resources: Goldman Sachs

Gold, platinum and soybeans are among those markets most at risk, Goldman Sachs said.

US States Renamed for Countries with Similar GDP

What Do Connecticut and Pakistan Have In Common? This Map Will Explain

An economics professor created a map that shows how U.S. states compare to countries around the world in terms of GDP.

Here’s What Will Happen Should China’s Economy Have A ‘Hard Landing’: SocGen

Chinese credit and, to a lesser extent, equity markets would be very vulnerable during a hard landing.

In Mexico, Around $10B Every Year Come From Money Laundering, Which Was Not Illegal In 16 Out Of 31 States

Why did the Mexican Senate have to actively make money laundering a felony? Because, until now, it wasn't.

Thailand Economic Outlook 2014: 3.5% GDP Growth As Political Impasse Drags On Much Longer Than Expected

The Feb. 2 election has changed little for Thailand, and its economy is facing a scary year.

German CPI Rose 1.3% In January As Expected By Consensus Estimates; Month-On-Month Inflation Too Reported On Expected Lines

The moderate inflation rate in January 2014 was mainly due to falling prices of heating oil and motor fuel.

China And Sri Lanka May Sign Free-Trade Agreement By End Of 2014 Says Sri Lankan Foreign Minister On China Visit

China is Sri Lanka's largest lender and the agreement will mean the island nation will have increased access to Chinese markets.

11 Photos From Venezuela's Anti-Government Protests

Young Venezuelans have taken to the streets of Caracas to protest President Nicolas Maduro.

Do Julius Malema’s Leftist Ideas Stand A Chance In ANC-Ruled South Africa?

An expelled member of the African National Congress has started his own party based on left-leaning economic ideas.

China To Help Fund Zimbabwe's Infrastructure Building Plan To Revive Its Economy

The southern African country is relying on Chinese funds to revitalize its shaky economy.

Copper Beats Gold As An Inflation Hedge: S&P

Historically, institutional investors have favored gold. How about during the post-financial crisis era?

PepsiCo (PEP) Earnings Preview Q4 2013: Profit Down 7% As North American Drink Sales Stay Weak

One quarterly stat institutional investors will scrutinize: Pepsi's sales in its declining North American beverage business.

Bank Of England Governor Mark Carney Suggests Bank Rate Hike Down The Road While Noting That Such Hikes Would Be Limited And Gradual

Mark Carney stressed that any hike in the Bank Rate, by the Monetary Policy Committee, would only be limited and gradual.

Europe Industrial Production Data For December Disappoints; Month-On-Month IP Down By 0.7%, Annual Change Up By Lower-Than-Expected 0.5%

Average industrial production for 2013, compared with 2012, dropped by 0.8 percent in the euro area and by 0.5 percent in the EU.

Pacific Alliance Ends Tariffs On 90% Of Trade Between Mexico, Colombia, Peru And Chile

Mexico, Colombia, Peru and Chile are getting closer to each other -- and most of all, to China.

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