RISK WATCH

A barometer of geopolitical and economic risks that impact financial markets

Sunday, June 5, 2011

Inflation Numbers Questioned

Fool's Trap: Measuring Inflation
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Labels: Inflation, measuring inflation

Risks Lean Towards Closure in Greek Bailout Deal

Greece Creditors Must Give €30 Billion to Bailout - WSJ.com
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Thursday, June 2, 2011

Regulation Posing Risk for Big Investment Firms


Cohan Says Goldman Scrutiny Is Not Ending `Anytime Soon' - Video

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Portugal's Bailout at Risk

Portugal's Sócrates Seeks Election Upset - A close election may complicate bailout package for Portugal
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Iran Poised for Political Revolution

Pressure Rises on Iran Leader From Parliament, Protesters
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Wednesday, June 1, 2011

Europe's Debt Crisis Spreads

Europe's Crisis Stirs Unrest on Its Eastern Edge
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Why Risks are Weighted Towards a Strong Euro

In light of the debt crisis that is sweeping Europe, practitioners are questioning the future of the Euro and the impact that a rocky Europe will have on currencies. This is an outline of the argument that suggests that the Euro will remain strong.
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Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Top 10 Politicians With Highest Risk Exposure to Charges of Corruption

Top 10 Corrupt Politicians of 2010 | Economy Watch
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25 Top Cities with Highest Risk to Obesity (U.S.)

25 of the top "fattest" cities and 25 of top "fittest" cities - New York City cracks "fattest" cities list (survey conducted in 2009, however unlikely that there are signifigant changes)
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Monday, May 30, 2011

Chances of Resolving Irish Debt Crisis Weighted

Irish Minister Says Another Bailout May Be Necessary By 2013
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Risk Exposure in Germany to Nuclear Event Reduced

Germany to Shut Down Nuclear Plants - Difficult to Access Cost-Benfits

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Currency Moves Indicative of Market Perceived Risk

Dollar Falls Versus Major Counterparts, Victim of Flight to Safety; Kiwi Approaches Record
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Saturday, May 28, 2011

Leading South African Trade Union Cosatu Predicts Uprising

‘SA may have another 1976 uprising’ - The Mercury
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Labels: South Africa, uprising, youth unemployment

Friday, May 27, 2011

Top 10 Cities in U.S. with Highest Crime Risk

The 10 Most Dangerous Cities in America
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Labels: Crime Risk, U.S.

Mexico City Establishes itself as War Zone Capital

Hundreds Flee Gun Battle in Mexican State
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Risk of a Stronger Euro Reduced

Trichet Signals ECB Rate Rise Isn't Imminent
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Labels: ECB, Euro, European inflation, Jean-Claude Trichet

Risk of Saudi-Iran Conflict Stengthens

Saudi Bid to Curb Iran Worries U.S.
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Labels: Bahrain, GCC, Prince Bandar bin Sultan al Saud, Saudi National Security Council, Shiite, Sunni

Thursday, May 26, 2011

Countries With Lowest Risk of Inflation

Tracking the Link Between CDS Spreads and Interest Rates is 
Invaluable in Establishing Country's Prospects for Inflation
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Top 10 Cities with Highest Unemployment Risk

Unemployment benefits continue to be a major source of income, in an economy that is struggling to recovery. The point of location of an unemployed person, may impact the severity of a recessionary experience and effect the way that an electorate will ultimately cast its vote in forthcoming elections. However, many of the cities that provide the lowest levels of unemployment benefits, are situated in areas of high economic activity, suggesting that employment seekers may wish to sacrifice unemployment benefits for the opportunity of success in job hunting.
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Labels: insurance, unemployment benefits

Top 15 Countries with Highest Risk of Exposure to Corruption

Corruption remains a significant factor in commercial transactions
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Labels: Corruption Perceptions Index, developing countries, Dr Jon Moran, World corruption
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