Five Emerging Economies that Will Change the World

Five Emerging Economies that Will Change the World
Some countries seem better positioned and better managed than others. Here are five of our choices for the next emerging economies.

GLOBAL ECONOMY

Oil and Gas Optimism on the Rise, according to Industry Executives
Despite continued economic uncertainty, the outlook for the oil and gas industry has improved since last year and investment intentions have strengthened significantly.

Georg Fischer AgieCharmilles Wins Major Order in China
GF AgieCharmilles, a corporate group of Georg Fischer, announced today the signing of the largest single order in its history, placed by Chinese manufacturer.

Risk of Severe Global Downturn is Fading, IMF says
The chances of Europe's financial problems triggering a worldwide downturn have fallen since the euro zone took several actions to deal with the sovereign-debt crisis.


FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING

CFOs' Job Description includes more Risk Management, survey says
The CFO role is increasingly becoming about risk management, according to a survey by CFO Magazine.

5 Stocks Buffett Gives the Green Light in His Annual Letter
For the Berkshire Hathaway investor, Warren Buffett's annual letter to shareholders is required reading. Of course, the letter should really be required reading for any serious investor.

BRICS Bank Proposal to be Discussed at March Summit, Russian Official says
Leaders from the world’s biggest emerging markets will ask their finance ministers to study a proposal for a bank funded exclusively by their nations at a summit in March.


“When you meet a man, you judge him by his clothes; when you leave, you judge him by his heart.”
- Russian Proverb


KEY MEXICO INDICATORS
(Source: Mexico Central Bank)

FEB / JAN / DEC

Exchange Rate: MXN to USD
12.7891 / 13.0077 / 13.9546

Exchange Rate: MXN to EUR
17.1911 / 17.0792 / 18.0733

Exchange Rate: MXN to CAD
12.9685 / 13.0204 / 13.6569

Exchange Rate: MXN to GBP
20.6802 / 20.5707 / 21.6946

Country Risk (basis points)
178 / 179 / 187

Bolsa (IPC BMV)
38,027.31 / 37,422.68 / 37,077.52

Cetes 28d
4.27% / 4.32% / 4.31%

Inflation
3.34% / 3.82% / 3.82%

UDIs
4.758819 / 4.644834 / 4.691316

International Reserves (M USD)
147,968 / 147,381 / 142,475



MEXICO AND LATIN AMERICA

Mexican Companies invest in Brazil
Mexican companies from different sectors such as Grupo Posadas, Homex, Grupo Geo, Cinepolis and Kidzania invest in expansion into the Brazilian market.

Brazil Analysts Increase 2013 Inflation Forecast to Highest on Record
Economists covering Brazil increased their 2013 inflation forecast to the highest on record after the central bank reiterated it would continue cutting its benchmark lending rate.

Europe could take Lessons from Mexico’s Tequila Crisis, G-20’s Host says
European nations, struggling to end their debt crisis, should look at Latin America’s triumph over decades of financial crashes as a blueprint for resolving their woes.

Interview with Marcel Gaudreau, Former General Delegate of Quebec to Mexico
Marcel Gaudreau provides an interesting overview of the excellent relationships between Quebec and Mexico, highlighting economic, cultural and political facts.


OTHER TOPICS

Fortune’s Most Admired Companies
For the 50 most admired companies overall, Fortune's survey asked business people to vote for the companies that they admired most, from any industry.

Four Valuable Passports that Anyone Can Obtain
Banking in one place; setting up a brokerage in another; investing in another; owing property in another. Taking these steps can make your life much much easier.


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