U.S. based companies are feeling the economic pressures that are being caused by the latest rounds of Chinese trade sanctions and submitting their feedback, and the industry has scored an important victory in their negotiations in the exemption of shipping containers used by American businesses to transport their merchandise. Why It Matters According to JB Hunt and Schneider National testimony in the July 25 hearing, there are no American makers of the 53-foot intermodal shipping containers that the industry uses to transport … [Read more...] about Containers Not Included in Newest Round of US Tariffs
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5 Global Danger Zones that may Prove Highly Volatile for International Investors
Globalism has ushered in an era where the interconnectedness of international markets has grown more complex than ever before. The days when investors could primarily focus on domestic economic indicators has long passed. Investors now must closely watch world events, which have the power to drastically change the value of their investments, both in U.S. and international markets. Volatility is the primary symptom of international events. From an investor's perspective, this volatility can be a blessing or pure poison, depending on their mix … [Read more...] about 5 Global Danger Zones that may Prove Highly Volatile for International Investors
South Africa’s Newest Housing Craze: The Container Home
It is estimated that there are more than 9 million families in South Africa. Approximately, 13 percent of all South Africans live in shacks or other informal dwelling structures. Yet, the government has not come up with any workable plan to get people into housing. Storage containers are one of the ways that people are taking steps to secure their own housing. Cost of Housing in South Africa There is some disagreement about how much the average worker makes in South Africa. BankservAfrica’s Disposable Salary Index shows that the … [Read more...] about South Africa’s Newest Housing Craze: The Container Home
The Three Things You Should Know About These Alternative Investments
When it comes to beefing up your portfolio, weed, Bitcoin and Gold are taking focus as viable investment vehicles. They not only get a lot of media coverage, but they are alternative investments that offer some interesting upside potential in an ever changing economic landscape. If you are in a position to incur a little or a lot of risk in your portfolio, there is a slim chance you could end up making a mint off these three investments. But, before you get too excited, there are three things you need to know before jumping in with both … [Read more...] about The Three Things You Should Know About These Alternative Investments