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The euro becomes a port in a storm

The euro becomes a port in a storm

As central banks mull pullback of easy money, investors turn to relatively stable European currency

‘Made in Germany’ is hot in China

‘Made in Germany’ is hot in China

Canada isn’t the only country grappling with a series of Chinese takeovers

The growth of Latin American credit

The growth of Latin American credit

Credit markets have come a long way in Latin America, fuelling growth and creating opportunities

The new African approach to business

The new African approach to business

Three stories that reflect the growing culture of trade in Africa

Croatia aims for speedy euro adoption

Croatia aims for speedy euro adoption

Why the Balkan nation wants in on the troubled currency

The promise of the Pacific Alliance

The promise of the Pacific Alliance

Four free-market economies want to spur trade with both Asia and North America

Big data means big opportunities

Big data means big opportunities

Today’s mountains of information can help you make better products or even predict the future

Why Mexico and China are jump-starting free trade

Why Mexico and China are jump-starting free trade

With China’s Latin competitor regaining its ability to compete, both nations aim to patch up their ties

The dependable role of demographics

The dependable role of demographics

Expert Gabriel Stein counsels watching rising populations with good economic institutions for the best investment climate

Rwanda and the ‘New Lions’ of Africa

Rwanda and the ‘New Lions’ of Africa

Economic growth and improved governance have changed the lives of citizens across the continent