German Economic Growth Picks Up Speed, Outpaces US

Some experts say recent growth confirms that Germany is still getting a competitive boost from the euro, which makes its exports more attractive to buyers outside the single currency. Source: RT Europe’s biggest economy expanded sharply in the first quarter of 2017, according to Germany’s Federal Statistics Office (Destatis). Growth was led by a revival…

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Emerging Markets: Catch the Yield Where You Can

Large U.S. corporates are diversifying by issuing in foreign markets and currencies Source: The Wall Street Journal Not to worry, there are a few more corners of yield left in the world of bonds. The latest target: emerging-market bonds in local currencies. After pulling out cash for the past three years and into the first quarter…

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