BRICs still not cheap enough yet?

Troubling signs of slow growth in India and a weak rule of law in Russia contribute to the fact that the BRICs still might not be low enough for the cautious investor. The BRIC Bear Market still has a ways to go. Throw in the uncertainty with the ruling Communist Party in China surrounding Bo Xilai and the subsequent power struggle, and we may have a ways to go before things stabilize. Plummeting housing prices are sparking fears of the housing bubble bursting in cities all across the Middle Kingdom as well.

China reduces rare earth exports

Most of the minerals used in high tech devices come from China. Now the export of these valuable minerals is being limited. Check around, there are only a few companies outside of China into rare earth mining. Might be something to look into.

Tension on the Korean Peninsula

China and Russia are strongly opposed to South Korea's planned live fire exercise set to take place by Tuesday. Live fire drills conducted by the South a few weeks ago are what set off the initial artillery shelling by the North.

Inflation hits China hard.

Inflation is affecting the Chinese. I know Chinese graduates are heading to the big cities with high hopes, then having trouble finding jobs that pay even minimal wages. Something to keep an eye on in hopes of them avoiding civic unrest.

Asia Business Worries Over Swine Flu

Uncertainty abounds regarding outbreak of swine flu. We are still in the early stages but investors are nervous and eagerly awaiting to see how this all plays out.

Stay up to date on the investigation by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).