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News Search Results on Argentina New Links Don't cry for the Peronists: Argentines mostly want order, so the party may triumph again, BusinessWeek, 22-28 Apr 2003 The SARS epidemic: Some analysts believe it will be more dam-aging to East Asia's economies than the war in Iraq, The Economist 17 Apr 2003 And world's top market is...Pakistan: Its tiny bourse is outperform-ing all others, but skeptics fear market is still open to manipulation, BusinessWeek, 10 Apr 2003 Feeding Iraq: Whatever 'vital' postwar role the UN plays, one thing is certain -- it will first have to feed much of country�s 27m people, The Economist, 10 Apr 2003 The Iraqi people's oil: What should be done to ensure that Iraq's oil is managed truly in the interests of its citizens?, The Economist, 10 Apr 2003 Turkey's muddled new govt: Unclear exactly what sort of country its leader hopes to build or how he wants to set about it, The Economist, 10 Apr 2003 (Link to: IMF's Kohler issues statement on Turkey's Letter of Intent) Bonds prevail in emerging markets: Some markets were so small that many fund managers missed them entirely, Int'l Herald Tribune 7 Apr 2003 Trying to reform Brazil: Lula's great pension battle, The Economist, 3 Apr 2003 The effects of SARS--Business travaillers: Death, war & pestilence - The riders of the apocalypse are descending on the travel industry, The Economist, 3 Apr 2003 Distressed Iraqi debt gets interesting: What war and its aftermath may mean for Iraq's creditors, The Economist, 3 Apr 2003 (Related link below: Sep 22nd) Argentina's economy--Poised for growth?: The Duhalde govt has achieved more than its critics allow, but less than it might have, The Economist, 3 Apr 2003 Business outlook for South Korea: Suddenly, impediments to growth -- Tensions with the North play a part, BusinessWeek, 1-7 Apr 2003 Argentina will end freeze on bank savings accounts, New York Times (free - registr. req'd) and Int'l Herald Tribune, 29 Mar 2003 Markets and war: Formerly hawkish traders take cover, as war's reality sinks in, The Economist, 27 Mar 2003 US watches warily as Turkey's economy teeters, Washington Post and International Herald Tribune, 25 Mar 2003 Israel hunkers down for Gulf War II: Just what its 'very sick' economy needs least, BusinessWeek, 25-31 Mar 2003 Brazil's improving economy: Painful remedies start to pay off, The Economist, 20 Mar 2003 (Link to a briefing on its economy) Portfolio: A frantic search for investment returns -- Despite this week's rally, tumbling equity prices and bond yields have sparked a fierce debate over asset allocation, The Economist, 20 Mar 2003 Argentina's presidential election: Hard times, same old politics, The Economist, 20 Mar 2003 (follow these links for briefings on its pol-itics & economy, and a press statement by IMF's Kohler on coun-try's stand-by arrangement) ___________________ Turkey says it may alter decision on use of bases: Move could come too late for US, Washington Post, 18 Mar 2003 The Arab world: Govts are scurrying to ride out the war and to deal with its aftermath, BusinessWeek, 18-24 Mar 2003 (follow this link to a graphic on: Iraq's neighbors on the eve of war) Turkey delays reconsideration of access sought by US troops: US withdraws offer of $6 billion aid, New York Times (free - registr. req'd), 16 Mar 2003 (follow this link to: IMF mission ends visit to Turkey, 10 Mar 2003) How the march to war affects Africa, The Economist, 13 Mar 2003 To feed hungry Africans, firms plant seeds of science: Four of the world's largest agric cos have agreed to share their technology free with African scientists, Washington Post, 11 Mar 2003 Brazil's new politics: Compromising idealists -- The Workers' Party battles to turn dreams into policies, The Economist, 6 Mar 2003 Southeast Asia's economies: If war comes...-- The region assesses the costs, The Economist, 6 Mar 2003 Court rules against peso switch in Argentina, New York Times (free - registr. req'd) and International Herald Tribune, 6 Mar 2003 A pivotal nation goes into a spin: Whatever path Turkey's govt chooses, it is bound to face howls of protest, The Economist, 6 Mar 2003 Portfolio: Whipsawed by Wall Street -- Two views: 'Stocks are reasonable' -- Jeremy Siegel, author of Stocks for the Long Run (1994), on why he's keeping the faith in buy-and-hold investing, BusinessWeek, 4-10 Mar 2003; and 'The 20th century was probably lucky' -- Robert Shiller, author of Irrational Exuberance (2000), says investors shouldn't expect a repeat performance in the 21st century (follow these links to graph-ics on: The new stock market is a dangerous place; and Why the market is so volatile) Business outlook for Asia Pacific: Costly oil and a limp US econ-omy may be spoilers, BusinessWeek, 4-10 Mar 2003 Pension reform tests Brazilian president: Cutting large payments could hurt workers, Washington Post, 3 Mar 2003 Turkish deputies refuse to accept American troops, New York Times (free - registr. req'd), 2 Mar 2003 Signs of economic life in Argentina as banks begin to stabilize, New York Times (free - registr. req'd) and Int'l Herald Tribune, 25 Feb 2003 Lula meant what he said: So far, the former leftist's shift to the center is a big hit, BusinessWeek, 25 Feb-3 Mar 2003 Portfolio: When considering equities for these troubled times, just buy the best. Problem is, what's the best?, Wall Street Journal with Yahoo! Finance, 21 Feb 2003 Turkey is playing for time--Caught in the crossfire, The Economist, 20 Feb 2003 Under its new leader, Brazil could take a leap into prosperity -- or slide back towards poverty: Introduction to a survey of Brazil, The Economist, 20 Feb 2003 Giant US pension fund dismisses some adviser's picks among emer-ging markets, Bloomberg News with Int'l Herald Tribune, 19 Feb 2003 Software success has India worried on US outsourcing, New York Times (free - registr. req'd) and Int'l Herald Tribune, 13 Feb 2003 (Related link in Analysis: Jan 28th) China's economy: Fear of its growing industrial might is widespread. But not entirely rational, The Economist, 13 Feb 2003 (includes a link to: Relocating factories to China is not always a good idea) (Re-lated link below: Jan 16th) Adviser to giant US pension fund recommends picks among emer-ging markets, Bloomberg News with Int'l Herald Tribune, 12 Feb 2003 Argentina struggles to meet debt-relief terms, New York Times (free - registr. req'd) with Int'l Herald Tribune, 11 Feb 2003 Turkey signs up for war--but can it keep economic reform on track?, BusinessWeek, 11-17 Feb 2003 The sickly peso could give Mexico a nasty cold: Economists worry that it may boost rates and stifle growth, BusinessWeek, 11-17 Feb 2003 Coming back to Bali: After the bomb, Indonesia finds a new type of tourist, The Economist, 6 Feb 2003 Portfolio: Fourth-quarter results -- Staying afloat in offshore funds, BusinessWeek, 28 Jan-3 Feb 2003; and Been down so long, you call this up? -- Special report on US-based funds, NYTimes (free - registration req'd) IMF approves $3B loan for Argentina: Fund's action signals end of rift, but vote abstentions reveal dissent, Washington Post, 25 Jan 2003 Argentina's gears are starting to turn again: A devalued peso gives the economy a lift, BusinessWeek, 21-27 Jan 2003 Brazil -- A �responsible� start for Lula: His econ team, & austerity message, are playing well with the markets, Newsweek, 21-27 Jan 2003 IMF reprieves Argentina on $1 billion debt repayment, NY Times (free-registration req'd) with Int'l Herald Tribune, 18 Jan 2003 Coping with China: As it becomes the workshop of the world, where does that leave the rest of Asia?, Fortune, 16 Jan 2003 Venezuela's costly strike: A divided country self-destructs, The Economist, 16 Jan 2003 IMF readying 'transitional' loan to head off Argentine default, Washington Post, 14 Jan 2003 Central bankers' central bank names first non-European as head, Globe and Mail, 14 Jan 2003 (Related link in Analysis: One World Trust on Jan 19th--BIS comment in Appendix iv) Argentina's fragile economic stability: Can much swallowing of IMF pride make an Argentine economic summer?, The Economist, 9 Jan 2003 IMF expects Asia to lead global growth in 2003, International Herald Tribune with New York Times (free - registration req'd), 9 Jan 2003 Business outlook for Israel: This economic slowdown is going to hang around, BusinessWeek, 7-13 Jan 2003 Brazil - High hopes for Lula: Brazil�s new pres has stirred up enor-mous expectations. Can he deliver?, The Economist, 2 Jan 2003 Portfolio: Where to invest in 2003--Insights from Felicity Foresight and Henry Hindsight, The Economist, 2 Jan 2003 Business outlook for Eastern Europe: The 4 largest aspiring EU entrants are pushing their luck, Business Week, 24 Dec 2002-6 Jan 2003 Where in the world to invest: Europe and Asia offer a handful of sectors where modest gains may be found, Business Week, 24 Dec 2002-6 Jan 2003 Elisa Carrio -- Fighting Argentina�s fat cats: Her fierce anticorrup-tion crusade strikes a chord with voters, Newsweek, 24 Dec 2002- 6 Jan 2003 Latin America's annus horribilis: Old vulnerabilities and unfortunate coincidences combined to produce an awful year for the region, The Economist, 19 Dec 2002 South America's financial straits: There's a wisp of economic hope in Argentina, but Brazilians are bracing for inflation's return, New York Times, 16 Dec 2002 (free - registration req'd) Business outlook for Brazil -- A perilous course for Lula, Business Week, 10-16 Dec 2002 Success stories in places where few funds dare to go: Pakistan, Argentina, Venezuela and Colombia, New York Times, 8 Dec 2002 (free - registration req'd) Portfolio: Is the market rational? -- Behavioral finance vs efficient markets: Implications for investors, Fortune, 3-9 Dec 2002 Argentines face price rises, BBC News, 20 Nov 2002 (follow this link to the transcript of a press briefing by IMF's Dawson dealing mostly with Argentina, & also with Turkey & Brazil) Moderate in Islamic party is Turkey's new premier, New York Times, 17 Nov 2002 (free - registration req'd) Argentina and the IMF: No deal -- Argentina has defaulted on a payment due to the World Bank, making it more difficult to obtain new IMF funds, The Economist, 14 Nov 2002 (follow this link to a press statement by IMF's Krueger) Argentina's political struggle: The death of Peronism?, The Economist, 14 Nov 2002 Portfolio: A new investor era? Ha! -- Small investors should treat analysts' research as just information rather than a reason to buy or sell a stock, Fortune, 14-25 Nov 2002 A new reform era in Turkey?, Business Week, 12-18 Nov 2002 Travel warnings trouble some envoys in Southeast Asia, New York Times, 11 Nov 2002 (free - registration req'd) Brazil's election victor maps his way to more social equality, New York Times, 8 Nov 2002 (free - registration req'd) Erdogan triumphs: His party with Islamic roots says it will respect Turkey's secularism - and the secular generals say they will respect the voters' wishes, The Economist, 7 Nov 2002 (follow this link to the transcript of a press briefing by IMF's Dawson dealing partly with Brazil, Argentina & Turkey) Turkey waits and wonders: How closely bound to Islam is election victor?, New York Times, 7 Nov 2002 (free - registration req'd) Turkey awaits new leader: Two days after AKP's landslide win, it remains unclear who will be offered the prime minister's post, BBC News, 5 Nov 2002 Turkish voters expel leadership: Erdogan's pro-Islamic party wins by sound margin, Dervis's center-left party also to enter parliament, New York Times, 4 Nov 2002 (free - registration req'd) Turkey�s Nov 3rd election: Turning point -- Who will run this stra-tegically important country in future, and how?, The Economist, 31 Oct 2002 (follow these links for briefings on Turkey & EU & a country forecast) Brazil's election: From pauper to president -- Now Lula's struggle really begins, The Economist, 31 Oct 2002 (follow these links for briefings on its economy, politics & country forecast) Trade in Asia: Slow progress on regional trade liberalization in East Asia is prompting a spate of bilateral deals, The Economist, 31 Oct 2002 Portfolio: Analyze this--Lakonishok's behavioral finance vs Fama's efficient markets hypothesis: The yin & yang of investing, Forbes, 29 Oct-11 Nov 2002 Brazil's election has neighbors wary, Wall Street Journal with Yahoo! Finance, 28 Oct 2002 Brazil's Lula seeks to reassure markets, BBC News, 28 Oct 2002 Brazil's presidential election: What will Lula�s victory mean?, The Economist, 24 Oct 2002 (follow this link to the transcript of a press briefing by IMF's Dawson dealing partly with Argentina & Brazil) Bali's heavy damage: Fallout from the bombing may clobber most of Southeast Asia's economies, Business Week, 22-28 Oct 2002 Portfolio: Third-quarter results -- Emerging markets were mostly submerged, International Herald Tribune, 19 Oct 2002; and Min-ing the silver lining, Business Week, 29 Oct-4 Nov 2002 Brazil's mounting financial crisis: An emergency rise in rates fails to restore faith in its currency, The Economist, 17 Oct 2002 Turkey: A rising Islamic party gives the West the jitters, Business Week, 15-21 Oct 2002 (includes a link to a Q&A with a Justice & Development Party (AKP) founding member) A big lift from China: Asia's exports to the mainland are soaring--but for how long?, BusinessWeek, 15-21 Oct 2002 IMF and Argentina are close to accord on debt repayment, New York Times, 11 Oct 2002 (free - registration req'd) (follow this link to the transcript of a press briefing by IMF's Dawson on Oct 10th dealing partly with Argentina & Turkey) Brazil's presidential runoff: The voters require the front-runner to spell out his policies, The Economist, 10 Oct 2002 Just missing victory, Brazil leftist faces runoff in 3 weeks, New York Times, 8 Oct 2002 (free - registration req'd) (includes a link to: Man in the news -- A profile of Lula) Brazil: Business likes Lula--but Wall Street doesn't, Business Week, 8-14 Oct 2002 Betting on Brazil: Two fund managers are sure Brazil will not de-fault on its debt, Int'l Herald Tribune (with NYTimes and Wash Post), 5 Oct 2002 The challenge facing Brazil's Lula -- A special report: Can Lula finish the job begun by Cardoso?, The Economist, 3 Oct 2002 Business outlook for Argentina -- No end in sight to the turmoil, BusinessWeek, 1-7 Oct 2002 A crucial party defection bolsters a Brazilian candidate, New York Times, 28 Sep 2002 (free - registration req'd) Argentina says it will skip international loan payment, New York Times, 25 Sep 2002 (free - registration req'd) Markets in Brazil plunge on worries over election, New York Times, 24 Sep 2002 (free - registration req'd) For lovers of risk, there's a way to bet on 'regime change': An exotic emerging-market debt -- Iraqi, New York Times, 22 Sep 2002 (free - registration req'd) Brazil's presidential election: The left-wing front-runner Lula now looks almost unbeatable, The Economist, 19 Sep 2002 (follow this link to the transcript of a press briefing by IMF's Krueger deal-ing partly with Brazil, Argentina and IMF's bankruptcy plan) Data graphic: Foreign direct investment in 2001, The Economist, 19 Sep 2002 Argentine savings restrictions quashed, BBC News, 14 Sep 2002 (follow this link to the transcript of a press briefing on Argentina and Turkey by IMF's Dawson on Sep 12th) Business outlook for Asia -- Slowdowns abroad will hurt, Business Week, 10-16 Sep 2002 Argentina: Pres Duhalde's authority to cut a deal with the IMF is seeping away, The Economist, 5 Sep 2002 (follow these links to a press statement by IMF's Kohler and a transcript of a press briefing by IMF's Dawson on Aug 29th) Stirring up Singapore Inc: A slew of execs pack their bags as Ho rises at state-owned holding co, BusinessWeek, 3-9 Sep 2002 (follow these links to: A correction and Can Ho Ching fix Singapore Inc?) Portfolio: The world looks a lot brighter, BusinessWeek, 3-9 Sep 2002 Turkey's Kemal Dervis chooses sides: How he could change the face of Turkish politics, The Economist, 29 Aug 2002 Portfolio: Does active money management make any better sense than passive?, The Economist, 29 Aug 2002 Banks vow to maintain Brazil credit: Pledge gives a boost to IMF bailout effort, Washington Post, 27 Aug 2002 Brazil: When an IMF bailout is not enough -- The loan guarantees help, but they won't rescue its economy, BusinessWeek, 27 Aug- 2 Sep 2002 Data graphic: GDP per person in 2001, The Economist, 22 Aug 2002 Bankers to meet in US on Brazilian loan deals: Economic, political uncertainties stall renewal of some credit lines to private com-panies, Washington Post, 19 Aug 2002 The man Turks trust: Kemal Dervis, The Economist, 15 Aug 2002 Brazil and the IMF bailout: Will a big bailout led by the IMF allow Brazil to avoid defaulting?, The Economist, 15 Aug 2002 Uruguay: A bright Latin beacon is snuffed out, BusinessWeek, 13-26 Aug 2002 Latin American bailouts: Saved -- Will new packages for Brazil and Uruguay do the trick?, The Economist, 8 Aug 2002 Brazil to get record loan: $30 billion IMF deal meant to calm region, Washington Post, 8 Aug 2002 US finance chief heads to Uruguay, BBC News, 6 Aug 2002 (follow these links to press statements on Uruguay by the IMF-WB-IADB jointly and by IMF's Kohler, on Aug 4th) Uruguay to freeze term deposits, secure $1.5 billion IMF aid to help banks, Bloomberg News, 3 Aug 2002 US says it backs bailouts for Brazil and Uruguay only, New York Times, 2 Aug 2002 (free - registration req'd) Data graphic: Human development index, The Economist, 1 Aug 2002 (includes a link to the UNDP's Human Development Report 2002) South America's trembling economies: The main worry is Brazil, but might Uruguay be first to default?, The Economist, 1 Aug 2002 Economic crisis swells in S. America: Argentina's neighbors swept up in turmoil as some investors flee, Washington Post, 1 Aug 2002 (follow this link to the transcript of a press briefing on Brazil, Uru-guay, Argentina, and Turkey by IMF's Dawson) Bargain-hunters set sights on Argentina as central bankers start talks with Argentine officials, New York Times with International Herald Tribune, 25 Jul 2002 Argentine inflation is picking up speed: Prices will double this year as the economy stagnates, BusinessWeek, 23-29 Jul 2002 Portfolio: Second-quarter results -- Flood dried up for emerging markets, Int'l Herald Tribune (with NYTimes and WashPost), 20 Jul 2002; and The Pox Americana casts a pall, BusinessWeek, 30 Jul-5 Aug 2002 Turkish minister keeps cash flowing: Amid turmoil, market trusts Dervis, Int'l Herald Tribune (with NYTimes and WashPost), 18 Jul 2002 Argentina's presidency: Menem again? Surely some mistake?, The Economist, 18 Jul 2002 (follow this link to the transcript of a press briefing on Argentina, Turkey and Brazil by IMF's Dawson) Africa's economy grew 4.3% last year, New York Times, 17 Jul 2002 (free - registration req'd) Turkey: Election intrigue, BusinessWeek, 16-22 Jul 2002 Turkey in crisis: A government on the brink, The Economist, 12 Jul 2002 Data graphic: Poverty in Africa, The Economist, 11 Jul 2002 Portfolio: Emerging returns from the stock markets of developing nations, Fortune, 9-22 Jul 2002 Emerging markets: What recession? Russia and South Korea, especially, are advancing, BusinessWeek, 9-15 Jul 2002 (includes a link to the Top 200 emerging-market companies) Argentina and Brazil: Elections and economies, The Economist, 5 Jul 2002 Turkey's government: No place for a worn-out prime minister, The Economist, 4 Jul 2002 Argentine president sets early elections: Staggering economy forces Duhalde out, Washington Post, 3 Jul 2002 (follow this link to the transcript of a press briefing by IMF's Dawson on Jul 2nd) Argentine official talks with IMF, Washington Post, 28 Jun 2002 (follow this link to a press statement by IMF's Kohler) Latin American markets: Spreading risk -- Is Brazil about to cause the next emerging-market eruption?, The Economist, 27 Jun 2002 South America's financial crisis: A region prays it will not slide down Argentina's slope, The Economist, 27 Jun 2002 (follow this link to an IMF press statement on Uruguay, including comments by IMF's Kohler, on Jun 25th) Politics set the tempo in Brazil market, New York Times with International Herald Tribune, 26 Jun 2002 Blows keep coming for an Argentina long in crisis, New York Times, 26 Jun 2002 (free - registration req'd) Brazil: The leftist who's spooking the markets, BusinessWeek, 25 Jun-1 Jul 2002 Playing dominoes: Latin America�s financial crisis -- Is Argentina�s collapse contagious?, The Economist, 24 Jun 2002 (follow this link to the transcript of a press briefing by IMF's Dawson on Jun 19th) Portfolio: Asset allocation -- Common sense and the modern theory of portfolio choice, The Economist, 20 Jun 2002 Complete archive >> (incl. 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