Soybean Commodity Research & Analysis Report ► (edit / improve) Soybean is an important ingredient in many processed foods. It is high in protein and low in oil. Soybean Fundamental Commodity Analysis (short term investment): Soybean is rated a Sell. Soybean demanders have a low potential to increase in value, while soybean suppliers have a high potential to increase in value. Soybean Value Investor Survey (long term investment): Soybean’s long term growth potential is average. Soybean SWOT Analysis: Strength: Soybean has many health benefits; Weakness: soybean produces considerable pollution. Opportunity to grow: soybean has fast growing potential in the vegan market; Threats to growth: global warmer could hurt growth partners and crop yields. Soybean Trade Analysis: the commodity analysis sell rating indicates that soybean should decrease in price over the short term. The average investor survey means soybean 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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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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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.

Argentina Country & Currency Research Report ► (edit / improve) Argentina (ARS) has abundant natural resources and an agriculture dependent economy with a well-educated population. Argentina's Fundamental Currency Analysis (short term investment): the Argentinian currency has significant potential to increase in value, especially versus all major currencies, because of their especially high interest rates and investment flow potential. Argentina's Value Investor Survey (short term investment): the economic environment is moderately favorable for long term economic growth, due to higher scores on the SWOT strengths versus weaknesses. Argentina's General Trading Partners: China, Chile, Brazil and USA are the top trading partners, while the leading exports are agricultural products such as cattle / beef. Argentina's Commodity Trading Partners: Argentina's main commodity exports include cattle, soybean, and wool. SWOT Analysis of Argentina: The Leading Argentinian strength includes their agriculture and manufacturing segments, while the leading weakness is political intervention and corruption. Deforestation is a major threat, because of its economic and environmental impacts. Argentina's Currency Trading Strategy: Argentina's has a significantly undervalued currency, but political risk makes the country unstable. High investment flow potential, undervalued currency and moderate political risk create an overall positive outlook for Argentina's 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.

Argentina Country & Currency Research Report ► (edit / improve) Argentina (ARS) has abundant natural resources and an agriculture dependent economy with a well-educated population. Argentina's Fundamental Currency Analysis (short term investment): the Argentinian currency has significant potential to increase in value, especially versus all major currencies, because of their especially high interest rates and investment flow potential. Argentina's Value Investor Survey (short term investment): the economic environment is moderately favorable for long term economic growth, due to higher scores on the SWOT strengths versus weaknesses. Argentina's General Trading Partners: China, Chile, Brazil and USA are the top trading partners, while the leading exports are agricultural products such as cattle / beef. Argentina's Commodity Trading Partners: Argentina's main commodity exports include cattle, soybean, and wool. SWOT Analysis of Argentina: The Leading Argentinian strength includes their agriculture and manufacturing segments, while the leading weakness is political intervention and corruption. Deforestation is a major threat, because of its economic and environmental impacts. Argentina's Currency Trading Strategy: Argentina's has a significantly undervalued currency, but political risk makes the country unstable. High investment flow potential, undervalued currency and moderate political risk create an overall positive outlook for Argentina's investments. For our entire list of country & currency analysis, see the Country & Currency Analysis home page.

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