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Kurt Avard

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A January 2014 addition to the Motley Fool team, Kurt Avard prefers to focus on the "dark" side of business and how it interacts with politics. Rarely writing on the same thing twice, he feels that, if he manages to convince you that the two are inexorably linked, he has adequately done his job. Follow him on Twitter @kurtsavard

Recent Articles by Kurt Avard

Feb 20, 2014 by Kurt Avard

Potential Winners and Losers in Keystone XL Pipeline Talks

Fiat makes a surprise appearance in Keystone XL talks, and sometimes even losers win in the end

Feb 17, 2014 by Kurt Avard

BRIC to MINT: Why China and Mexico Will Remain Strong Despite Slowing

Despite potential slowdowns, both countries will be strong for years to come

Feb 16, 2014 by Kurt Avard

BRIC to MINT: Why India and Indonesia Could Both be Bankrupt in 10 Years

Inflation-happy economies labor against "middle income trap."

Feb 15, 2014 by Kurt Avard

BRIC to MINT: Are Brazil and Turkey Headed for Bankruptcy?

Are one of the "fragile five" and South America's biggest economy one and the same?

Feb 14, 2014 by Kurt Avard

China Is Banking on Private Investment

Changing paradigms indicate a cautious acceptance of West-founded system.

Feb 14, 2014 by Kurt Avard

BRIC to MINT: Are Nigeria and Russia Too Corrupt to Grow?

"Africa's hope" may be tarnished by Russia-like corruption.

Feb 13, 2014 by Kurt Avard

Are the MINT Countries the New BRIC?

New acronym, same old problems...

Feb 12, 2014 by Kurt Avard

Are Bitcoin Pricing Fluctuations Growing Pains or the Beginning of the End?

Is the latest cryptocurrency just the next financial fad?

Feb 12, 2014 by Kurt Avard

Signs of U.S. Growth in the Short Term Are Positive

The United States economy should continue upward climb despite present concerns.

Feb 11, 2014 by Kurt Avard

Will the U.S. Finally Raise the Debt Ceiling?

Treasury Secretary Lew: Raise the debt ceiling by Feb. 27 or else.

Feb 10, 2014 by Kurt Avard

Does the European Economy Have a Deflation Problem?

Are the European Central Bank president's comments in line with reality?

Feb 7, 2014 by Kurt Avard

Systemic Corruption a Problem for Nearly Every Country in EU

Economic losses are in excess of $150 billion per year, according to a recent report.

Feb 7, 2014 by Kurt Avard

Will the U.S. Extend Unemployment Benefits?

Bipartisan infighting may be over (on one issue) ...

Feb 6, 2014 by Kurt Avard

U.S. Taper May Slow World Economy

Tapering in the United States may slow the world economy, but it may also presage bluer skies in the country's future.

Feb 5, 2014 by Kurt Avard

What's Driving China's New Economy?

The rise of "Likonomics."

Feb 3, 2014 by Kurt Avard

What Can We Expect from the Global Economy?

Looking at the world's economies to determine if we're headed for regression or improvements.

Feb 2, 2014 by Kurt Avard

What You Need to Know About the World's Most Improved Economies

...but maybe not in your investments.

Jan 31, 2014 by Kurt Avard

India Raises Interest Rates and Eyebrows

"We will not be going to the World Bank for money in the near future," reports the Royal Bank of India.

Jan 31, 2014 by Kurt Avard

Why MyRA Retirement Accounts Will Be Good, But Not Great for the Middle Class

Examining the first of Obama's executive orders...

Jan 29, 2014 by Kurt Avard

'Granular not Grandiose': Obama's SOTU Economic Wish List

The president's fifth State of the Union address focused on strengthening the middle class. What lies ahead?

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