Analysis of the Syriza victory in Greece and what it means for the EU courtesy of the BBC: “There are some things during the eurozone
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Euro plummets as global oil prices collapse -Al Jazeera
Note the interconnection of oil prices, the US dollar and political instability in Greece. “Global oil prices on Monday collapsed under $50 for the first
Why the West should help Putin save the ruble -Globe and Mail
More on the falling Russian rubble from McGill’s Juliet Johnson. “Western leaders can be forgiven for experiencing schadenfreude as their Russian nemesis, President Vladimir Putin,
Is China’s economy really the largest in the world? -BBC
http://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-30483762 “The Chinese economy is now worth $17.6tn, slightly higher than the $17.4tn the International Monetary Fund (IMF) estimates for the US.” but… “if you
Russian rouble in free-fall despite shock 17% rate rise -BBC
“The rouble has lost more than half its value against the dollar this year, hit by cheaper oil and Western sanctions.” http://www.bbc.com/news/business-30492518
Putin cancels new natural gas pipeline to Europe in a surprise move -Washington Post
“The cancellation appeared to end an era, at least for now, in which Russia pursued grand, expensive infrastructure projects in Europe that gave it political
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