Global Economy - Business Exchange Most Active Articles 2009-11-25T22:51:53.368-05:00 Business Exchange Business_Exchange@businessweek.com urn:com:businessweek:bx:topic:most-active:global-economy Maicol de Aguiar e Peixe mdeaguiarepeixe057 Panicked Gold Buying Forces Vietnam To Devalue Currency urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:7560509901432217484-dc833ddfd68b2088faa021b88520a40f 2009-11-25T11:51:36.399-05:00 Vietnam has been forced to devalue its currency, the dong, for the third time since June 2008 Vietnam has been forced to devalue its currency, the dong, for the third time since June 2008 businessinsider.com http://www.businessinsider.com/vietnam-devalues-currency-to-avert-crisis-2009-11 Henry Blodget hblodget186 3 3 0 0 Move Over America, China is the New Capital of Bling urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:16281606482300999146-703f26b4cf68ce0012d3b3a0793931be 2009-11-25T10:17:21.833-05:00 25 November 2009. Back in 2001, I did some consulting work for CHANEL in Asia. They are one of the leading providers of luxury products, otherwise known as Bling, selling fashion, perfume, cosmetics, watches and jewelry, and were growing fast in... 25 November 2009. Back in 2001, I did some consulting work for CHANEL in Asia. They are one of the leading providers of luxury products, otherwise known as Bling, selling fashion, perfume, cosmetics, watches and jewelry, and were growing fast in... economywatch.com http://www.economywatch.com/economy-business-and-finance-news/move-over-america-china-new-capital-of-bling-25-11.html Keith Timimi ktimimi693 3 3 0 0 US Navy Successfully Tests Cloud Based IaaS urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:1552679399612537667-f00604844f6a6feedcb3e24eb96c303a 2009-11-25T12:47:58.996-05:00 During a recent interview Navy CIO Robert Carey stated that cloud computing offered real value to the Navy, iting that both the Navy Next Generation Enterprise Network and Consolidated Afloat Networks and Enterprise Service programs will leverage cloud computing. He envisions a future day when “Grey clouds” within a ship’s hull will transition to clouds within the battle group. During a recent interview Navy CIO Robert Carey stated that cloud computing offered real value to the Navy, iting that both the Navy Next Generation Enterprise Network and Consolidated Afloat Networks and Enterprise Service programs will leverage cloud computing. He envisions a future day when “Grey clouds” within a ship’s hull will transition to clouds within the battle group. Information Security Resources http://information-security-resources.com/2009/11/24/us-navy-successfully-tests-cloud-based-iaas/ Anthony M. Freed afreed536 1 0 0 1 Report: Domestic Terror Threat on the Rise urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:15067825248781911040-b88a02083402df90a11c9f56a879233e 2009-11-25T12:38:05.472-05:00 Report: The possible passage of new restrictions on firearms and the return of military veterans facing significant challenges reintegrating into their communities could lead to the potential emergence of terrorist groups or lone wolf extremists capable of carrying out violent attacks. Report: The possible passage of new restrictions on firearms and the return of military veterans facing significant challenges reintegrating into their communities could lead to the potential emergence of terrorist groups or lone wolf extremists capable of carrying out violent attacks. Information Security Resources http://information-security-resources.com/2009/11/24/report-domestic-terror-threat-on-the-rise/ Anthony M. Freed afreed536 1 0 0 1 Wipro Creates New Job Opportunities in Atlanta urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:17107400949518298388-c92b2643ba6cf6016e32f649fafb0b0a 2009-11-25T04:25:28.750-05:00 Wipro Technologies, the global IT services business of Wipro Limited announced the expansion of its Atlanta development center. Wipro Technologies, the global IT services business of Wipro Limited announced the expansion of its Atlanta development center. outsourceportfolio.com http://outsourceportfolio.com/wipro-creates-job-opportunities-atlanta/ James Williams jwilliams998 0 0 0 0 Data horribilia: the HARRY_READ_ME.txt file urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:14907825958543621252-4533322d8a052380666ed8310e3738c1 2009-11-22T22:56:00.000-05:00 ...contemplating restructuring the world economy and ... To base a re-making of the global economy (i.e. cap-and-trade) on disastrously and ...contemplating restructuring the world economy and ... To base a re-making of the global economy (i.e. cap-and-trade) on disastrously and The Devil's Kitchen http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheDevilsKitchen/~3/lcdsH0o7Zh8/data-horribilis-harryreadmetxt-file.html 54 54 0 0 Strauss-Kahn Says Dollar Not at Risk, Asset Bubbles Pose Threat urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:16627398856419573874-679bd99b71c70c241c58ea53ab0b119b 2009-11-24T00:07:49.927-05:00 Nov. 23 (Bloomberg) -- International Monetary Fund Managing Director Dominique Strauss-Kahn said that confidence in the dollar isn’t under threat and his main challenge for now is fighting the danger of asset bubbles in emerging markets. Nov. 23 (Bloomberg) -- International Monetary Fund Managing Director Dominique Strauss-Kahn said that confidence in the dollar isn’t under threat and his main challenge for now is fighting the danger of asset bubbles in emerging markets. bloomberg.com http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601109&sid=aq1tyLUQpWvI George Mattathil gmattathil715 2 0 1 1 Beyond costs: Achieving operational excellence in outsourcing urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:16783896611431927007-1aaac3cbd200727f31fa8dcac6f8ab2e 2009-11-24T03:11:33.645-05:00 In today’s difficult economic and competitive environment, going beyond cost to achieve operational excellence is the core requirement of any industry and an increasingly crucial determinant of success for BPO and outsourcing vendors in particular. In today’s difficult economic and competitive environment, going beyond cost to achieve operational excellence is the core requirement of any industry and an increasingly crucial determinant of success for BPO and outsourcing vendors in particular. outsourceportfolio.com http://outsourceportfolio.com/costs-achieving-operational-excellence-outsourcing/ James Williams jwilliams998 2 1 1 0 Telecommuting and Enterprise Security urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:15738581221077945650-2fe2e06baeb3dd46071aa518a38fd76e 2009-11-24T10:36:16.399-05:00 Remote working, or working from home, is becoming increasingly popular as companies seek the economic benefits of moving some of its team out of the office, or having employees that are able to log on at home. But, businesses could be exposing themselves to more risk by using remote workers if the process is not properly thought through and monitored. Remote working, or working from home, is becoming increasingly popular as companies seek the economic benefits of moving some of its team out of the office, or having employees that are able to log on at home. But, businesses could be exposing themselves to more risk by using remote workers if the process is not properly thought through and monitored. Information Security Resources http://information-security-resources.com/2009/11/23/telecommuting-and-enterprise-security/ Anthony M. Freed afreed536 2 1 0 1 Comcast Homepage Hackers Indicted urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:16294923856630666104-01c51beba04ccf47c2112e868d6f2834 2009-11-24T10:53:12.147-05:00 The hackers ages 19 and 20 at the time known as Defiant and EBK from a group calling themselves Kryogeniks. Where they screwed up during their stunt was when they changed the contact information for the Comcast.net domain to Defiant’s e-mail address. Brilliant hackers yet not so smart. The hackers ages 19 and 20 at the time known as Defiant and EBK from a group calling themselves Kryogeniks. Where they screwed up during their stunt was when they changed the contact information for the Comcast.net domain to Defiant’s e-mail address. Brilliant hackers yet not so smart. Information Security Resources http://information-security-resources.com/2009/11/23/comcast-homepage-hackers-indicted/ Anthony M. Freed afreed536 1 0 0 1 U.S. India Sign Agreement Jobs, Security, Energy, Climate urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:13542872097547448484-8d495356cc3488273621b675b910e81c 2009-11-24T10:47:53.051-05:00 Coming on the heels of President Obama’s first official state visitor that being the Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and his wife. Both were greeted warmly by the President and Michelle Obama. After a brief morning speech they plan to announce today the signing of a strategic agreement between the two countries that includes tighter cooperation that would boost economic opportunities. Coming on the heels of President Obama’s first official state visitor that being the Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and his wife. Both were greeted warmly by the President and Michelle Obama. After a brief morning speech they plan to announce today the signing of a strategic agreement between the two countries that includes tighter cooperation that would boost economic opportunities. usindiasigndeals.blogspot.com http://usindiasigndeals.blogspot.com/ James Rickman jrickman047 0 0 0 0 THE PRAGMATIC CAPITALIST » » LOOKING FORWARD TO 2010. OR IS IT 2004 ALL OVER AGAIN? urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:4770072172883914952-063e028874a1050ce139c50b8f5f3581 2009-11-24T10:34:05.847-05:00 LOOKING FORWARD TO 2010. OR IS IT 2004 ALL OVER AGAIN? 24 November 2009 by TPC 2 Comments It’s easy for forecasters and amateur statisticians to draw future market conclusions based on select past performance. At every twist and turn of the credit... LOOKING FORWARD TO 2010. OR IS IT 2004 ALL OVER AGAIN? 24 November 2009 by TPC 2 Comments It’s easy for forecasters and amateur statisticians to draw future market conclusions based on select past performance. At every twist and turn of the credit... pragcap.com http://pragcap.com/looking-forward-to-2010-or-is-it-2004-all-over-again Henry Blodget hblodget186 0 0 0 0 China: A Riddle Wrapped in an Enigma urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:4160918696837569467-b19bca4474a5da89764fa1baecef4a80 2009-11-24T09:51:44.463-05:00 One sometimes gets the feeling that China’s economy is beyond control; a behemoth, the likes of which the world has never seen... One sometimes gets the feeling that China’s economy is beyond control; a behemoth, the likes of which the world has never seen... dailyreckoning.com http://dailyreckoning.com/china-a-riddle-wrapped-in-an-enigma/ The Daily Reckoning dreckoning339 0 0 0 0 Dubai Surrenders Autonomy as Crisis Bolsters Oil-Rich Abu Dhabi urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:5823942610116411951-2c13c5e6c721ebc9722374b06753dc48 2009-11-24T00:27:32.593-05:00 Nov. 24 (Bloomberg) -- Until last month, a billboard at one of Dubai’s busiest roundabouts featured one photo, of Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum. The new billboard says “Long live our Emirates union” and also shows United Arab... Nov. 24 (Bloomberg) -- Until last month, a billboard at one of Dubai’s busiest roundabouts featured one photo, of Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum. The new billboard says “Long live our Emirates union” and also shows United Arab... bloomberg.com http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601104&sid=aNkZDz0Vr3O8 George Mattathil gmattathil715 1 1 0 0 Cost-Saving Secrets of the Outsourcing Insiders urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:16530702874075265197-a03b0bca6ab6881ba693b9de2a12a524 2009-11-24T03:11:11.188-05:00 Ten tips from outsourcing experts and practitioners on how to save money on external consultants with do-it-yourself outsourcing. Ten tips from outsourcing experts and practitioners on how to save money on external consultants with do-it-yourself outsourcing. computerworld.com http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9141095/Cost_Saving_Secrets_of_the_Outsourcing_Insiders James Williams jwilliams998 0 0 0 0 Boom and Bust Cycle: A Financiers Best Friend urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:5506330110841280340-5eaf5d9c30ba3f72c02b5c8d68124430 2009-11-23T18:39:58.854-05:00 23 November 2009. In our last few articles, we have analyzed how the Fed is a private bank, how the Fed and other banks literally create money out of thin air, and how the system is designed to keep the banks intact over and above protecting the... 23 November 2009. In our last few articles, we have analyzed how the Fed is a private bank, how the Fed and other banks literally create money out of thin air, and how the system is designed to keep the banks intact over and above protecting the... economywatch.com http://www.economywatch.com/economy-business-and-finance-news/boom-and-bust-cycle-the-financiers-best-friend-23-11.html Keith Timimi ktimimi693 2 2 0 0 Bills Yielding Zero as Stocks Soar Make 1938 Moment (Update3) urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:14657798443751013590-9599285e3d7edc59c9e96a3b957d8406 2009-11-23T19:45:44.773-05:00 Nov. 23 (Bloomberg) -- For the first time in seven decades, Treasury bills are paying no interest while stocks continue to appreciate -- a divergence in U.S. financial markets that might be perilous if Federal Reserve Chairman Ben S. Nov. 23 (Bloomberg) -- For the first time in seven decades, Treasury bills are paying no interest while stocks continue to appreciate -- a divergence in U.S. financial markets that might be perilous if Federal Reserve Chairman Ben S. bloomberg.com http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601068&sid=ag8UzTSPtALE Xudong Pan xpan412 1 1 0 0 Surviving Cyber War: A Primer on DDoS urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:16625945092288513682-534889d02110d16714a884c64ce85aba 2009-11-23T10:54:40.850-05:00 Just as markets do a better job of regulating good and bad business practices in rapidly evolving economies, the self interested protection of the security community may be the best response to the scourge of Internet pestilence. Viruses, worms, spam, spyware, and botnets have all changed the Internet and the way organizations use it for profit. Just as markets do a better job of regulating good and bad business practices in rapidly evolving economies, the self interested protection of the security community may be the best response to the scourge of Internet pestilence. Viruses, worms, spam, spyware, and botnets have all changed the Internet and the way organizations use it for profit. Information Security Resources http://information-security-resources.com/2009/11/22/surviving-cyber-war-a-primer-on-ddos/ Anthony M. Freed afreed536 2 1 0 1 Mother of all carry trades faces an inevitable bust urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:17505556063896454517-9cdad8a31a5863008658bc8b21a709d6 2009-11-18T18:54:21.200-05:00 New York University economist Nouriel Roubini says investors have made big returns by borrowing in dollars and investing in countries with higher-yielding assets and rising currencies. But he predicts “the biggest coordinated asset bust ever” when the dollar stops falling and investors rush to sell their foreign holdings and get back into dollars. New York University economist Nouriel Roubini says investors have made big returns by borrowing in dollars and investing in countries with higher-yielding assets and rising currencies. But he predicts “the biggest coordinated asset bust ever” when the dollar stops falling and investors rush to sell their foreign holdings and get back into dollars. ft.com http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/9a5b3216-c70b-11de-bb6f-00144feab49a.html?nclick_check=1 Cristina Lindblad clindblad377 35 35 0 0 Cyber Security Red Flags For Insurance urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:12546937029806139506-16c3f17d474789bbeb63d0efac3d0c46 2009-11-23T10:40:24.276-05:00 They start with basic questions: Are you a public company? Have you been in any actual or attempted merger, acquisition or divestment within the past two years? How many employees? What percentage of your revenue is international? From there they hone in on the specific controls and safeguards you have in place to secure your data and IT infrastructure. Here are seven areas that the insurance carriers are looking at… They start with basic questions: Are you a public company? Have you been in any actual or attempted merger, acquisition or divestment within the past two years? How many employees? What percentage of your revenue is international? From there they hone in on the specific controls and safeguards you have in place to secure your data and IT infrastructure. Here are seven areas that the insurance carriers are looking at… Information Security Resources http://information-security-resources.com/2009/11/22/cyber-security-red-flags-for-insurance/ Anthony M. Freed afreed536 1 0 0 1 HCL Opens Global Development Center In Brazil urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:2705989045855358229-cd61bf812b4e19a874d8d1df0807cde0 2009-11-23T02:47:37.885-05:00 India HCL Technologies Ltd. (HCL), a leading global IT services provider, announced the official opening of a new world-class, Global IT development center in Sao Leopoldo, Brazil, expanding its global footprint. India HCL Technologies Ltd. (HCL), a leading global IT services provider, announced the official opening of a new world-class, Global IT development center in Sao Leopoldo, Brazil, expanding its global footprint. outsourceportfolio.com http://outsourceportfolio.com/hcl-opens-global-development-center-brazil/ James Williams jwilliams998 1 1 0 0 British Would-Be Borrowers Resist Credit as Loan Demand Dips urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:6453160454017834262-7e5ec0569235cabc845e51713d7ace79 2009-11-22T19:26:52.978-05:00 Nov. 23 (Bloomberg) -- A year ago, as Britain’s property market began to collapse, housebuilder Persimmon Plc owed 960 million pounds ($1.6 billion). Today, Chief Financial Officer Michael Killoran has slashed that debt by 58 percent. Nov. 23 (Bloomberg) -- A year ago, as Britain’s property market began to collapse, housebuilder Persimmon Plc owed 960 million pounds ($1.6 billion). Today, Chief Financial Officer Michael Killoran has slashed that debt by 58 percent. bloomberg.com http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601068&sid=alxR3veYvrSk Xudong Pan xpan412 1 1 0 0 The Federal Reserve is a Private Bank urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:3016439379264930457-3679515cc9e5e3beb2e5ae93485b40ae 2009-11-20T02:46:31.471-05:00 . I have to admit the fact that the Federal Reserve is a private bank is not news in the sense that it is not new. After all, the Fed was set up as a private institution in 1913, and modelled on the Bank of England, set up as a private entity in... . I have to admit the fact that the Federal Reserve is a private bank is not news in the sense that it is not new. After all, the Fed was set up as a private institution in 1913, and modelled on the Bank of England, set up as a private entity in... economywatch.com http://www.economywatch.com/economy-business-and-finance-news/the-federal-reserve-is-a-private-bank-20-11.html Keith Timimi ktimimi693 3 2 1 0 U.S. Economic Data Reports Flat 2010 Market urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:13114951649191709514-d621428ebb82ce42a9196d3b2a647008 2009-11-19T14:33:17.841-05:00 Overall industrial production would have fallen except for a 1.6 percent surge for utilities. The Bankers Conference Board reports its index of leading economic indicators, which forecasts activity over the next six months into 2010, rose 0.3 percent last month, less than the 0.5 percent gain economists anticipated. The Mortgage Bankers Association nnounced more than 14 percent of American homeowners with a mortgage were either behind on their payments or in foreclosure at the end of September. Read Full Article Reports... Overall industrial production would have fallen except for a 1.6 percent surge for utilities. The Bankers Conference Board reports its index of leading economic indicators, which forecasts activity over the next six months into 2010, rose 0.3 percent last month, less than the 0.5 percent gain economists anticipated. The Mortgage Bankers Association nnounced more than 14 percent of American homeowners with a mortgage were either behind on their payments or in foreclosure at the end of September. Read Full Article Reports... fastcompany.com http://www.fastcompany.com/blog/mr-rickman/sustainable-business-news-services/us-economic-data-reports-flat-2010-market James Rickman jrickman047 9 9 0 0 Economy: The Dollar and the Deficits - C. Fred Bergsten urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:16264700360495166036-e05d93ee33ce61d8d0c34b59505d4eb5 2009-11-20T15:08:26.294-05:00 The dollar is under attack on two fronts. Private investors are driving it lower in the foreign exchange markets. Monetary authorities are questioning its role as the world's key currency. There is an obvious linkage between the two attacks:... The dollar is under attack on two fronts. Private investors are driving it lower in the foreign exchange markets. Monetary authorities are questioning its role as the world's key currency. There is an obvious linkage between the two attacks:... ihavenet.com http://www.ihavenet.com/economy/Economy-The-Dollar-and-the-Deficits-C-Fred-Bergsten.html Dean Mikelis dmikelis084 5 5 0 0