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BRICS agree rescue fund to stem currencies slide

The BRICS group of five emerging countries has reached agreement on a fund aiming to stabilize their currencies. The fund, worth $100 billion, seeks to stem an outflow of capital once the US changes monetary...

Emerging Markets Preview for the Week Ahead

China data deluge will start Tuesday, with June CPI to be reported. A rate of 2.5% y/y is expected vs. 2.1% y/y in May. Trade comes next around mid-week, with exports seen rising 3.7% y/y...

Volkswagen looks back on six decades in Brazil

Volkswagen’s Beetle, Bulli and Gol brands have been a hit in Brazil for six decades. The German carmaker looks back on very successful business operations in the Latin American nation. The first 30 Volkswagen Beetle...

German export growth propelled by emerging economies

Strong demand in countries such as China, India and Brazil has disproportionally contributed to booming German exports, a new study has found. But Germany’s trade with emerging economies is not a one-way affair. In 2011,...