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  Shrinking Exports Drive Japan to Trade Deficit

  By Marlene Y. Satter, AdvisorOne  |  August 22, 2012

  Japan said that it experienced a trade deficit that was wider than expected, after demand from Europe and China both fell. It is the ninth trade deficit for Japan in 12 months.

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  Roubini: 5 Reasons Growth Will Slow in Second Half

  By John Sullivan, AdvisorOne  |  July 23, 2012

  Using phrases like “fairy tale” and “pie in the sky,” Dr. Doom doesn’t like what he sees.

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  In Uncertain Times, Top Advisors Focus on Their Strengths

  By Marc Zeitoun, CFA, Rydex|SGI  |  April 10, 2012

  Rydex AdvisorBenchmarking survey finds advisors are focusing on better defining their services to help differentiate themselves.

• Japan, China to Discuss Raising IMF Contributions

  By Marlene Y. Satter, AdvisorOne  |  April 9, 2012

  Japan and China will hold talks over whether to increase their contributions to the IMF, according to the Japanese finance minister.

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  Oil & Politics: Iraq Outlook Overly Ambitious

  By Daniel J. Graeber of Oilprice.com  |  March 9, 2012

  Iraq expert Juan Cole describes the political factors now holding up energy developments in that country.