The Latest Exports Data Is Troubling
• http://www.businessinsider.com, Lance RobertsOver the past several months we have been discussing that this is no longer your "father's economy."
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Over the past several months we have been discussing that this is no longer your "father's economy."
Oil major Royal Dutch/Shell is seeking to work around international sanctions by repaying a $1.4 billion oil debt to Iran with a grain barter deal via U.S. agribusiness giant Cargill, industry sources said.
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Historically, the act of bartering has flourished in times of monetary crisis, such as when the currency in a country has become unstable (e.g. Hyperinflation or a deflationary spiral) or currency is simply unavailable for conducting normal purchasin
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Good old fashioned land has become one of the hottest investments in the world, as stocks disappoint, currencies go to war, and food prices soar.
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After yesterday's big down day, today is getting pretty sloppy.
Housing data this week continue to point to a market recovery.
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