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World Becoming “Ungovernable”, Says Peres

Global corporations are replacing the role of governments Corporations are answering the younger generations’ call for individuality The theme of the 43rd World Economic Forum Annual Meeting is Resilient Dynamism. For more information, visit http://wef.ch/Davos Davos-Klosters, Switzerland, 24 January 2013 – Speaking this afternoon at the 43rd World Economic Forum Annual Meeting, Shimon Peres, President of Israel, said the …

World More at Risk from Markets and Mother Nature – Global Risks 2013 report

Persistent economic malaise coupled with frequent extreme weather events an increasingly dangerous mix National resilience is crucial to tackle unpredictable global threats; new country rating system launched Health and hubris, digital wildfires and environmental/economic stress are the three risk cases for 2013 The report analyses 50 global risks, with breakdowns for China, Middle East/North Africa and Latin America Read …

The 10 Hottest Stock Markets In The World – Umesh Shanmugam

1. Venezuela IBC: 302.8% Venezuela’s abysmal inflation rate, which stood at 19.9 percent, is helping to juice stocks. A massive increase in government spending in the run-up to October’s presidential elections spurred consumption. 2. Turkey XU100: 53.3% Hot inflows of $15 to $20 billion in foreign direct investment have fueled this market’s growth. As well, …