Pakistan Country & Currency Research Report ► (edit / improve) Pakistan (PKR) has a service-based economy that is moving from a centralized to a more market based system. Pakistan's Fundamental Currency Analysis (short term investment): Pakistan’s currency is undervalued according to the purchase price parity and interest rate parity analysis. Pakistan's Value Investor Survey (short term investment): Pakistan’s economic environment is very unfavorable for long term economic growth due to low scores on government transparency and economic diversity. Pakistan's General Trading Partners: Saudi Arabia, the UK, Japan, Hong Kong and Israel are the top export partners, while the leading industry is materials production. Pakistan's Commodity Trading Partners: Pakistan produces many materials for domestic and export use. SWOT Analysis of Pakistan: Terrorism is Pakistan’s leading threat to short term economic development. Pakistan's Currency Trading Strategy: An undervalued currency, high investment flow potential, but very unfavorable business environment leads to a neutral outlook for Pakistani investments. For our entire list of country & currency analysis, see the Country & Currency Analysis home page.

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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.

India's relationship with Pakistan is extremely volatile. These nuclear rival's raise the risk of repeated wars that are financial devastating and raise the investment risk of all countries in the region.

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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.

Hong Kong Country & Currency Analysis Research Report ► (edit / improve) Hong Kong (HKD) has a highly productive, capitalist economy that relies on its trade network and proximity to China. Hong Kong's Fundamental Currency Analysis (short term investment): The Hong Kong dollar is slightly overvalued, because of low investment flows and high potential according to the purchase price parity. Hong Kong's Value Investor Survey (short term investment): Hong Kong’s economic environment is very favorable for long term economic growth due to high scores on economic freedom, government transparency, economic diversity, and the SWOT analysis. Hong Kong's General Trading Partners: Indonesia, China, Singapore, Korea, and the USA are the top export partners, while the leading industry is industrial goods. Hong Kong's Commodity Trading Partners: Hong Kong specializes in the trade of goods. SWOT Analysis of Hong Kong: The leading HK strength is their status as a gateway to china, while the main weakness is their lack of arable land. Liquefied natural gas has the opportunity to propel growth, while the risk of a pandemic may lower growth. Hong Kong's Currency Trading Strategy: A moderately priced currency, low investment flow potential, but very favorable business environment leads to a positive outlook for Hong Kong investments. 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.

UK Country & Currency Research Report ► (edit / improve) The UK (GBP) has a highly productive, capitalist economy with a strong financial services industry. UK's Fundamental Currency Analysis (short term investment): The British Pound is undervalued on a global basis. The purchase price parity indicates that the British Pound should fall in value over time, but high investment flow potential means the currency will increase in value. UK's Value Investor Survey (short term investment): The UK’s economic environment is very favorable for long term economic growth due to high scores on economic freedom, government transparency, and economic diversity. UK's General Trading Partners: Belgium, India, the EU, Netherlands, and France are the top export partners, while the leading industry is financial services. UK's Commodity Trading Partners: The UK produces a significant amount of natural gas and imports of cocoa for domestic consumption. SWOT Analysis of UK: The leading UK strength is the London Stock Exchange, which aids the financial services industry. The main weaknesses include high consumer and fiscal deficits. UK's Currency Trading Strategy: An undervalued currency, moderate investment flow potential and very favorable business environment leads to a positive outlook for UK 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.

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Cotton Commodity Research & Analysis Report ► (edit / improve) Cotton is a the fiber grown to make yarn, thread and a textile called “cotton” that is the most widely used natural fiber cloth in the world. Cotton Fundamental Commodity Analysis (short term investment): Cotton is rated a Sell. Cotton demanders have a low investing potential and suppliers have a high potential to increase in value, so the net difference means prices may decrease over the short term. Cotton Value Investor Survey (long term investment): Cotton’s long term growth potential is moderately unfavorable due to low scores on short supply and substitute products. Cotton SWOT Analysis: Strength: Cotton has the ability to merge with similar materials. Opportunity to grow: cotton’s widespread use could aid growth as the world economy grows; Threats to growth: plant bugs and stinkbugs could destroy cotton crops. Cotton Trade Analysis: The commodity analysis sell rating indicates that cotton should decrease in price over the short term, whereas a moderately unfavorable investor survey means cotton may decrease in price over the long term. For our entire list of commodities, see the Commodity Research & Analysis home page.

Rice Commodity Research & Analysis Report ► (edit / improve) Rice is the second most produced food in the world. Rice is a cereal grain grown as a staple food for much of the world’s population. Rice Fundamental Commodity Analysis (short term investment): Rice is rated a sell; although WikiWealth could not find adequate publicly traded companies to indicate the true potential of rice. Rice Value Investor Survey (long term investment): Rice has an average growth potential per the investor survey results. Rice SWOT Analysis: Strength: Rice is the number one staple food source for much of the world; Weakness: there is little tradable supplies of crops, so forming an international market for rice is difficult. Opportunity to grow: rice may become more popular as Asian cuisines increase in popularity worldwide; Threats to growth: high recent farming cost could lower the profitability of commodities. Rice Trade Analysis: The commodity analysis sell rating indicates that rice should decrease in price over the short term, whereas an average investor survey means rice may stay the same in price over the long term. For our entire list of commodities, see the Commodity Research & Analysis home page.

Crude Oil Commodity Research & Analysis Report ► (edit / improve) Crude oil is used to produce fuel oil and gasoline. Gasoline is the largest supplier of fuel for internal combustion engines. Crude Oil Fundamental Commodity Analysis (short term investment): Crude oil is rated a Sell. Crude oil demanders have a moderate potential to increase in value and crude oil suppliers have a very high potential to increase in value. Crude Oil Value Investor Survey (long term investment): Crude oil’s long term growth potential is very favorable due to high scores on sensitivity to price changes, demand not sensitive to price changes, and the SWOT analysis. Crude Oil SWOT Analysis: Strength: Limited natural resource / supply; Weakness: Emits carbon dioxide. Opportunity to grow: the overall growth of vehicles will increase demand for crude oil; Threats to growth: environmental concerns could slow growth potential in the near term. Crude Oil Trade Analysis: The commodity analysis sell rating indicates that crude oil prices should decrease over the short term, whereas a very favorable investor survey means crude oil prices increase over the long term. For our entire list of commodities, see the Commodity Research & Analysis home page.

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Corn Commodity Research & Analysis Report ► (edit / improve) Corn, or Maize, is the most popular crop in the Americas and is a major source of food for humans and animals. Corn Fundamental Commodity Analysis (short term investment): Corn is rated a Hold. Corn demanders and suppliers have average potential to increase in value; therefore, prices should not change over the short term. Corn Value Investor Survey (long term investment): Corn’s long term growth potential is moderately unfavorable due to low scores on sensitivity to price changes, short supply and substitute products. Corn SWOT Analysis: Strength: Corn can be used for biomass, which can be converted into a popular alternative fuel source; Weakness: Corn as a biomass has contradictory production factors. Opportunity to grow: corn could benefit as the world’s population increased; Threats to growth: global warming could decrease the yield of corn crops. Corn Trade Analysis: The commodity analysis hold rating indicates that corn should stay the same price over the short term, whereas a moderately unfavorable investor survey means corn may decrease in price over the long term. For our entire list of commodities, see the Commodity Research & Analysis home page.

Plastic Commodity Research & Analysis Report ► (edit / improve) Plastic is a synthetic material that has a wide area of uses in the industrial and manufacturing industries. Plastic Fundamental Commodity Analysis (short term investment): Plastic is rated a Hold. Plastic demanders and suppliers have average potential to increase in value. Plastic Value Investor Survey (long term investment): Plastic’s long term growth potential is moderately unfavorable due to low scores in short supply and substitute products. Plastic SWOT Analysis: The SWOT analysis for plastic is incomplete. Plastic Trade Analysis: The commodity analysis hold rating indicates that plastic should stay the same price over the short term, whereas a moderately favorable investor survey means plastic may decrease in price over the long term. For our entire list of commodities, see the Commodity Research & Analysis home page.

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Material Industry Research & Analysis ► (edit / improve) The materials industry includes companies whose sales originate from the mining, acquisition and sale of physical substances for manufacturing-related purposes. Material Value Investing Conclusion Based on WikiWealth's Wall Street analysis, this industry is a Hold. The Main Street analysis also says Hold, with SWOT strengths much great than weaknesses and SWOT opportunities less than threats. Material Trade Hubs: Some of the main trade hubs include Canada, Chile, Poland, Australia, Indonesia, Pakistan, Malaysia, and South Africa, while the main material commodities include aluminum, copper, lead, nickel, palladium, silicon, steel, tin, and zinc. Material Trading Strategy: The materials industry tends to be sensitive to economic cycles. Look for undervalued material investments during economic recessions when stock prices are low and sell material investments during the late stages of a bull markets when stock prices are high. Material stocks quickly increase at the conclusion of a recession, because materials are the primary input for the industrial sector. The global economy is currently in a recession, therefore, it is the perfect time to purchase material investments. Upward sloping stock charts and financial news may indicate a selling opportunity while the opposite means that stocks are becoming undervalued. For our entire list of industry research reports, including trends, statistics and ratios, click here: Industry Research & Analysis Home Page.

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