Via The Financial Times, an interesting look at which emerging markets Mark Mobius (executive chairman of Templeton Asset Management) is focusing on, in spite of the recent credit-related financial turmoil. As the article notes, Mobius has long been at the forefront of drawing investors toward frontier markets, including Bangladesh, Botswana, Estonia and Tunisia, and now […]
Read more »Via Energy Daily, an interesting report on that Iran and Turkey have recently signed a memorandum of understanding on maritime cooperation. As the article notes, while this – at first glance – might seem a minor news item, it has – in fact – great potential commercial and military significance, as both countries not only […]
Read more »Via Stratfor, an interesting look at the possibility that Turkey, Armenia, and Azerbaijan will enter into an energy relationship to counter the effects of Russia’s gains in the region after its intervention in Georgia. As the article notes: “…Stratfor sources in Azerbaijan have said that Turkey plans to forge an energy relationship with Armenia — […]
Read more »Via Stratfor (subscription required), an insightful look at Azerbaijan and the new energy landscape facing it in light of Russia’s military defeat of Georgia. As the article notes: “…Russia’s military defeat of Georgia puts Azerbaijan in a difficult position. With all of its existing energy export routes now back under Russian control, Baku faces a […]
Read more »According to The International Herald Tribune, Turkey and Iran will probably sign a natural gas deal during Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s expected visit to the Turkish capital, Ankara. As the report notes: “…Ahmad Noorani, in charge of economic affairs at the Iranian Embassy in Ankara, said the two countries agreed in May on the construction […]
Read more »As reported by BBJ.hu, Turkish, Russian and Polish stocks are the most attractive in emerging Europe, in the eyes of high-profile emerging markets fund manager Mark Mobius. As the article noted: “…Turkey would be at the top, then Russia and Poland as the most attractive equity emerging markets in the region,†Mobius, executive chairman of […]
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