Sweden Country & Currency Research Report ► (edit / improve) Sweden (SEK) has an export oriented, capitalist economy that relies on the export of materials and manufactured goods. Sweden's Fundamental Currency Analysis (short term investment): Sweden’s currency is overvalued according to the purchase price parity analysis. Sweden's Value Investor Survey (short term investment): Sweden’s economic environment is very favorable for long term economic growth due to high scores on economic freedom, government transparency, and economic diversity. Sweden's General Trading Partners: Finland, the UK, France, Germany, and the US are the top export partners, while the leading industry is industrial goods. Sweden's Commodity Trading Partners: Sweden produces a significant amount of timber for export. SWOT Analysis of Sweden: The leading Swedish weakness is the long life expectancy combined with a significant welfare state, which may lead to fiscal problems. Sweden's Currency Trading Strategy: An overvalued currency, positive investment flow potential and very favorable business environment leads to a slightly positive outlook for Swedish investments. For our entire list of country & currency analysis, see the Country & Currency Analysis home page.

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European Union Country & Currency Analysis Research Report ► (edit / improve) The European Union (EUR) is a single market and currency group of countries, which creates one of the largest and most diverse markets in the world. European Union's Fundamental Currency Analysis (short term investment): The EUR is fairly valued versus other major global currencies. They have a positive investment flow and negative purchase price parity. European Union's Value Investor Survey (short term investment): the economic environment is favorable for long term economic growth due to favorable scores on government transparency and SWOT opportunities. European Union's General Trading Partners: Belgium, Hungary, China, Saudi Arabia, Russia, China, Norway and Japan are the top trading partners. European Union's Commodity Trading Partners: The EU does not produce many commodities, but they import many energy-related commodities from Russia and the Middle East. SWOT Analysis of European Union: The leading EU strength is their single currency and internal market, while the main weaknesses include a declining birth rate, labor restrictions and language barriers. New energy proposals have the opportunity to propel growth; there were no major threats to report. European Union's Currency Trading Strategy: A moderately-valued currency, high investment flow potential, but low purchase price potential and negative SWOT weaknesses lead to a slightly negative outlook for EU investments. For our entire list of country & currency analysis, see the Country & Currency Analysis home page.

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Lumber Commodity Research & Analysis Report ► (edit / improve) Lumber (or timber) is wood that is used in the construction and paper industries. Lumber Fundamental Commodity Analysis (short term investment): Lumber is rated a Buy. Lumber demanders have an average potential to increase in value, while lumber suppliers have a very low potential to increase in value. The difference means that suppliers should decrease their production rates. If demand stays the same, then prices should increase. Lumber Value Investor Survey (long term investment): Lumber’s long term growth potential is very unfavorable due to low scores in short supply and substitute products. Lumber SWOT Analysis: The SWOT analysis for lumber is incomplete. Lumber Trade Analysis: The commodity analysis buy rating indicates that lumber should increase in price over the short term, whereas a very unfavorable investor survey means lumber should decrease in price over the long term. For our entire list of commodities, see the Commodity Research & Analysis home page.

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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.

Denmark Country & Currency Analysis Research Report ► (edit / improve) Denmark (DKK) has a highly productive, capitalist economy and above average European living standards. Denmark's Fundamental Currency Analysis (short term investment): Denmark is very overvalued according to the purchase price parity. Investment flows, interest rate parity and inflation rate parity also point to an overvalued currency. Denmark'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, diversity, and government transparency. Denmark's General Trading Partners: Finland, Sweden, Norway, the UK, and the Netherlands are the top trading partners. Denmark's Commodity Trading Partners: Denmark is a service-based economy that relies little on commodity exports. SWOT Analysis of Denmark: A flexible labor market is the main SWOT strength for Denmark and the Eco-Grid project is the main opportunity. Denmark's Currency Trading Strategy: An overvalued currency, low investment flow potential, but favorable business environment leads to a neutral outlook for Denmark’s investments. For our entire list of country & currency analysis, see the Country & Currency Analysis home page.

France Country & Currency Analysis Research Report ► (edit / improve) France (EUR) has a capitalist economy with significant government intervention. France's Fundamental Currency Analysis (short term investment): France is part of the Euro economic zone, whose currency is moderately priced on a global scale per the purchase price parity. France's Value Investor Survey (short term investment): France’s the economic environment is moderate for long term economic growth due to high scores on government transparency, but low scores on economic diversity. France's General Trading Partners: Finland, Belgium, the UK, Germany, and Italy are the top export partners, while a significant import is uranium. France's Commodity Trading Partners: Uranium powers France’s nuclear energy industry. SWOT Analysis of France: The leading French strength is their nuclear energy experience, while the main weakness is a declining birth rate. France's Currency Trading Strategy: An moderately-valued currency, moderate investment flow potential and moderate business environment lead to a slightly negative outlook for French investments. 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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Steel Commodity Research & Analysis Report ► (edit / improve) Steel is a mass produced material consisting mostly of iron. Steel is used in buildings, infrastructure, automobiles and other diverse applications. Steel Fundamental Commodity Analysis (short term investment): Steel is rated a Hold. Steel demanders are fairly valued, so they may not increase in price, while steel suppliers have a higher potential to increase in value. Steel Value Investor Survey (long term investment): Steel’s long term growth potential is moderately favorable due to high scores on lack of good substitutes and SWOT strengths. Steel SWOT Analysis: Strength: Steel is recyclable, which greatly enhances its environmental appeal and durability as a material. Opportunity to grow: steel’s widespread use could aid growth as the world economy grows; Threats to growth: plastic is becoming a greater threat to steel as plastics become cheaper and more durable. Steel Trade Analysis: The commodity analysis hold rating indicates that steel should stay the same price over the short term, whereas a moderately favorable investor survey means steel may increase in price over the long term. For our entire list of commodities, see the Commodity Research & Analysis home page.

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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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