Coffee Commodity Research & Analysis Report ► (edit / improve) Coffee is a brewed beverage derived from the coffee plant beans. It is one of the most popular drinks in the world. Coffee Fundamental Commodity Analysis (short term investment): Coffee is rated a Hold. Coffee demanders have a high potential to increase in value, while coffee suppliers also have a high potential to increase in value. The net difference in investing potential means commodity prices for coffee will remain the same. Coffee Value Investor Survey (long term investment): Coffee’s long term growth potential is average due to high scores on SWOT opportunities, but low scores on lack of good substitute commodities. Coffee SWOT Analysis: Strength: Coffee is one of the most popular beverages in the world; Weakness: the cost of producing coffee increased. Opportunity to grow: coffee’s widespread use could aid growth as the world’s population increases; Threats to growth: plant disease may compete against coffee. Coffee Trade Analysis: The commodity analysis buy rating indicates that coffee should stay the same price over the short term, whereas an average investor survey means coffee may stay the same in price over the long term. For our entire list of commodities, see the Commodity Research & Analysis home page.

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Brazil Country & Currency Analysis Research Report ► (edit / improve) Brazil (BRL) is a member of the BRIC nations and has the largest economy in South America. Brazil has significant agricultural and industrial industries. Brazil's Fundamental Currency Analysis (short term investment): the Brazilian currency has the potential to increase in value especially versus many developed market currencies. Brazil has high interest rates, low inflation and positive investment flow potential. Brazil's Value Investor Survey (short term investment): the economic environment is moderate, with low government transparency and high SWOT opportunities. Brazil's General Trading Partners: China, Netherlands, Argentina and USA are the top trading partners. Brazil has significant export capabilities in agriculture and industrial products such as ethanol, sugar, oats, pork, corn, soybean and airplanes. Brazil's Commodity Trading Partners: A favorable growth environment and car fuel demand create a significant and growing industry for Ethanol. SWOT Analysis of Brazil: Ethanol is the leading US strength, while education, crime and income inequality are major weaknesses. A recent oil discovery is a major opportunity for Brazil, while the threat of HIV could slow growth and burden the health system. Brazil's Currency Trading Strategy: An undervalued currency, moderate investment flow potential and positive SWOT opportunities help Brazil, but fundamental weaknesses and government issues hold back Brazil’s potential. For our entire list of country & currency analysis, see the Country & Currency Analysis home page.

USA Country & Currency Research Report ► (edit / improve) The United States (US) has a highly productive, capitalist economy and is the largest and most diverse market in the world. USA's Fundamental Currency Analysis (short term investment): the US dollar (USD) has the potential to increase in value especially versus the Australian and Canadian dollar because of the significant potential of undervalued companies. USA's Value Investor Survey (short term investment): the economic environment is very favorable for long term economic growth due to high scores on economic freedom and economic diversity. USA's General Trading Partners: China, Japan, Mexico, and Canada are the top US trading partners, while the leading export and import are electrical machinery and vehicles, respectively. USA's Commodity Trading Partners: The US produces a significant amount of coal and wheat for use at home and as an export. However, the US consumes a larger amount of oil, which contributes to their trade deficit. SWOT Analysis of USA: The leading US strength is its entrepreneurial culture, while the main weakness is high health care cost. Energy independence has the opportunity to propel growth, while the major threat is the housing crisis, which will lower growth. USA's Currency Trading Strategy: An undervalued currency, high investment flow potential and favorable business environment lead to a positive outlook for US investments, which will also benefit from positive international actions. For our entire list of country & currency analysis, see the Country & Currency Analysis home page.

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Brazil Country & Currency Analysis Research Report ► (edit / improve) Brazil (BRL) is a member of the BRIC nations and has the largest economy in South America. Brazil has significant agricultural and industrial industries. Brazil's Fundamental Currency Analysis (short term investment): the Brazilian currency has the potential to increase in value especially versus many developed market currencies. Brazil has high interest rates, low inflation and positive investment flow potential. Brazil's Value Investor Survey (short term investment): the economic environment is moderate, with low government transparency and high SWOT opportunities. Brazil's General Trading Partners: China, Netherlands, Argentina and USA are the top trading partners. Brazil has significant export capabilities in agriculture and industrial products such as ethanol, sugar, oats, pork, corn, soybean and airplanes. Brazil's Commodity Trading Partners: A favorable growth environment and car fuel demand create a significant and growing industry for Ethanol. SWOT Analysis of Brazil: Ethanol is the leading US strength, while education, crime and income inequality are major weaknesses. A recent oil discovery is a major opportunity for Brazil, while the threat of HIV could slow growth and burden the health system. Brazil's Currency Trading Strategy: An undervalued currency, moderate investment flow potential and positive SWOT opportunities help Brazil, but fundamental weaknesses and government issues hold back Brazil’s potential. For our entire list of country & currency analysis, see the Country & Currency Analysis home page.

Colombia Country & Currency Analysis Research Report ► (edit / improve) Colombia (COP) has an agriculture-based economy, which produces large amounts of coffee for export. Colombia's Fundamental Currency Analysis (short term investment): the Colombian currency has moderate potential to increase in value according to the purchase price parity. Colombia's Value Investor Survey (short term investment): government transparency is a major negative for Colombia and it leads to a much less favorable business environment. Colombia's General Trading Partners: the US and Venezuela are Colombia’s top trading partners, while the leading export is coffee. Colombia's Commodity Trading Partners: Colombia produces a significant amount of coffee for use at home and as an export. However, the economy and guerrilla military depend on the cultivation and export of cannabis. SWOT Analysis of Colombia: The leading Colombian strength is their mineral resources, while the main weaknesses are crime and terrorism. A potential free trade policy is their main SWOT opportunity, while there are no immediate threats to report. Colombia's Currency Trading Strategy: An undervalued currency, low investment flow potential and unfavorable business environment lead to a negative outlook for Colombia’s investments potential. For our entire list of country & currency analysis, see the Country & Currency Analysis home page.

Indonesia Country & Currency Analysis Research Report ► (edit / improve) Indonesia (IDR) has a materials industry-based economy with significant governance issues. Indonesia's Fundamental Currency Analysis (short term investment): Indonesia’s currency is undervalued according to the investment flow and purchase price parity. Indonesia's Value Investor Survey (short term investment): Indonesia’s economic environment is very unfavorable for long term economic growth due to low scores on government transparency and the SWOT analysis. Indonesia's General Trading Partners: China, Singapore, Japan, Korea and the US are the top export partners, while the leading industry is materials. Indonesia's Commodity Trading Partners: Indonesia produces a significant amount of palm oil, copper, tin, nickel, rice, and rubber. SWOT Analysis of Indonesia: The leading Indonesian strength is their abundant resources, while the main weakness is over population. Illegal logging and piracy could hurt growth in the future. Indonesia's Currency Trading Strategy: An undervalued currency, high investment flow potential, but very unfavorable business environment leads to a neutral outlook for Indonesian investments. For our entire list of country & currency analysis, see the Country & Currency Analysis home page.

India Country & Currency Analysis Research Report ► (edit / improve) India (INR) has a highly regulated economy; however, recent liberalization has transformed the economy towards a capitalist, market-based system. India's Fundamental Currency Analysis (short term investment): India’s currency is fairly valued with very low investment flow potential combined with very high purchase price parity potential. India's Value Investor Survey (short term investment): India’s economic environment is unfavorable for long term economic growth due to low scores on economic freedom, transparency, economic diversity, and the SWOT analysis. India's General Trading Partners: Belgium, Pakistan, the UK, Japan, and the US are the top export partners. India's Commodity Trading Partners: India produces a significant amount of staples for domestic use and needs to import energy. SWOT Analysis of India: The leading Indian strength is their supply of natural resources, while the main weakness is a lack of infrastructure. India's Currency Trading Strategy: A fairly-valued currency, very low investment flow potential and an unfavorable business environment leads to a negative outlook for Indian investments. For our entire list of country & currency analysis, see the Country & Currency Analysis home page.

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USA Country & Currency Research Report ► (edit / improve) The United States (US) has a highly productive, capitalist economy and is the largest and most diverse market in the world. USA's Fundamental Currency Analysis (short term investment): the US dollar (USD) has the potential to increase in value especially versus the Australian and Canadian dollar because of the significant potential of undervalued companies. USA's Value Investor Survey (short term investment): the economic environment is very favorable for long term economic growth due to high scores on economic freedom and economic diversity. USA's General Trading Partners: China, Japan, Mexico, and Canada are the top US trading partners, while the leading export and import are electrical machinery and vehicles, respectively. USA's Commodity Trading Partners: The US produces a significant amount of coal and wheat for use at home and as an export. However, the US consumes a larger amount of oil, which contributes to their trade deficit. SWOT Analysis of USA: The leading US strength is its entrepreneurial culture, while the main weakness is high health care cost. Energy independence has the opportunity to propel growth, while the major threat is the housing crisis, which will lower growth. USA's Currency Trading Strategy: An undervalued currency, high investment flow potential and favorable business environment lead to a positive outlook for US investments, which will also benefit from positive international actions. For our entire list of country & currency analysis, see the Country & Currency Analysis home page.

Brazil Country & Currency Analysis Research Report ► (edit / improve) Brazil (BRL) is a member of the BRIC nations and has the largest economy in South America. Brazil has significant agricultural and industrial industries. Brazil's Fundamental Currency Analysis (short term investment): the Brazilian currency has the potential to increase in value especially versus many developed market currencies. Brazil has high interest rates, low inflation and positive investment flow potential. Brazil's Value Investor Survey (short term investment): the economic environment is moderate, with low government transparency and high SWOT opportunities. Brazil's General Trading Partners: China, Netherlands, Argentina and USA are the top trading partners. Brazil has significant export capabilities in agriculture and industrial products such as ethanol, sugar, oats, pork, corn, soybean and airplanes. Brazil's Commodity Trading Partners: A favorable growth environment and car fuel demand create a significant and growing industry for Ethanol. SWOT Analysis of Brazil: Ethanol is the leading US strength, while education, crime and income inequality are major weaknesses. A recent oil discovery is a major opportunity for Brazil, while the threat of HIV could slow growth and burden the health system. Brazil's Currency Trading Strategy: An undervalued currency, moderate investment flow potential and positive SWOT opportunities help Brazil, but fundamental weaknesses and government issues hold back Brazil’s potential. For our entire list of country & currency analysis, see the Country & Currency Analysis home page.

Germany Country & Currency Analysis Research Report ► (edit / improve) Germany (EUR) is the largest economy in Europe and relies on a strong and sophisticated industrial base to drive their exports. Germany's Fundamental Currency Analysis (short term investment): Germany is part of the Euro economic zone, whose currency is moderately valued on a global scale per the purchase price parity analysis. Germany's Value Investor Survey (short term investment): Germany’s economic environment is favorable for long term economic growth due to high scores on economic freedom, economic diversity, and government transparency. Germany's General Trading Partners: The UK, France, and USA are the top export partners, while the leading export industry is industrial goods. Germany's Commodity Trading Partners: Germany imports many commodities to feed its industrial base: crude oil, coal, copper, aluminum, lead, zinc, and natural gas. SWOT Analysis of Germany: The leading German strength is their engineering expertise, while the main weakness is their declining birth rate. Germany's Currency Trading Strategy: An moderately valued currency, moderate investment flow potential and favorable business environment lead to a slightly positive outlook for German investments. For our entire list of country & currency analysis, see the Country & Currency Analysis home page.

Japan Country & Currency Research Report ► (edit / improve) Japan (JPY), the second largest economy in the world, has an industrial, export oriented economy that benefits from its relationship with the USA and proximity to China. Japan's Fundamental Currency Analysis (short term investment): Japan’s currency (the Yen) is overvalued according to investment flow potential, the purchase price parity, and the interest rate parity. Japan's Value Investor Survey (short term investment): Japan’s economic environment is moderately favorable for long term economic growth due to high scores on economic freedom and government transparency, but low scores on the SWOT Analysis. Japan's General Trading Partners: Indonesia, China, Singapore, the EU, Korea, and the US are Japan’s top export partners, while the leading industry is industrial manufacturing. Japan's Commodity Trading Partners: Japan imports many products because of its lack of arable land and energy resources. SWOT Analysis of Japan: The leading Japanese strength is their education system, while the main weakness is a declining birth rate. A major Japanese threat is the continuation of zombie companies. Japan's Currency Trading Strategy: An overvalued currency, low investment flow potential and moderate business environment leads to a negative outlook for Japanese investments. For our entire list of country & currency analysis, see the Country & Currency Analysis home page.

Italy Country & Currency Analysis Research Report ► (edit / improve) Italy (EUR) has a slowly developing capitalist economy with an industrial northern territory and an agricultural southern territory. Italy's Fundamental Currency Analysis (short term investment): Italy is part of the Euro economic zone, whose currency is moderately valued on a global scale per the purchase price parity. Italian investment flow potential greatly improves their economic situation; however, a debt crisis could affect their economy over the long term. Italy's Value Investor Survey (short term investment): Italy’s economic environment is neutral for long term economic growth according to the investor survey. Italy's General Trading Partners: The UK, France, Germany and USA are the top export partners, while the leading industry is industrial goods manufacturing. Italy's Commodity Trading Partners: Italy produces a significant amount of textiles for use at home and as an export. SWOT Analysis of Italy: The leading Italian strength is tourism, while the main weakness is a declining birth rate. Unemployment and poverty are two important threats that may lower long term economic growth. Italy's Currency Trading Strategy: High investment flow potential and moderate a business environment lead to a slightly positive outlook for Italian investments. For our entire list of country & currency analysis, see the Country & Currency Analysis home page.

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