They’re gearing up for a potentially damaging round of currency interventions to help keep their economies competitive, especially against China. Says Brazilian Finance Minister Guido Mantega: “This is a currency war that is tu…
Organ trafficking is a global problem, but it’s even more disturbing when governments get involved. A recent report alleges that Kosovo’s prime minister has long led such a ring, and another report says China uses forced “donat…
You can put new clothes on formerly communist nations, but it’s hard to change what’s under their skin. Don’t be fooled: Both Russia and China have really awful bones. So before investing in either one, know the risks that lurk…
Fuel efficiency remains the top concern among new car buyers around the world, which is likely to boost demand for hybrid and electric vehicles, according to a report from KPMG. But the survey of senior auto-industry executives…
The dollar is looking mighty attractive, thanks to a reviving U.S. economy and eurozone woes, and it will only get stronger as traders who gambled that it would fall buy dollars to unwind their bad bets. Add in China’s desperat…