EFFECTS ON #WORLDTRADE... WHERE WILL IT ALL END?

Although in this article we will discuss today focusing primarily on Russia, before we do a review of previous records that have a lot to do with the current reality. Also worth mentioning, that the facts could happen faster than anyone could imagine and it is therefore important to review past events. Do not forget to read the integrity of the article and leave your opinions which will surely be of great contribution...

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#Russia: #Roublerecovers as authorities step up support

Currency climbs in value as threat to country’s financial stability eases

An employee counts Russian ruble banknotes at a private company’s office in Krasnoyarsk, Siberia. Photograph: Ilya Naymushin/Reuters

Russia’s rouble strengthened on Friday after finance minister Anton Siluanov confirmed his ministry had sold foreign currency and on expectations that exporters will step up dollar sales... (Read more)

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#UStrade deficit smallest in six months on rising #exports

When adjusted for inflation, the deficit narrowed to $48.2 billion, the lowest since December 2013

Economists had expected the deficit to widen to $42.2 billion in July from a previously reported $41.5 billion shortfall in June. (Read more)

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The United States, Japan, and the Trans-Pacific Partnership

Peterson Institute for International Economics. Jeffrey J. Schott — June 25, 2014
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Over the past two decades, the United States and Japan built an extensive network of free trade agreements (FTAs) with countries in the Asia-Pacific region but did not move forward with bilateral talks. Japan’s participation in the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) marks the first such venture.