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Venezuela Country & Currency Research Report ► (edit / improve) Venezuela (VEF) has a mixed economy dominated by the petroleum sector, but with a moderate service and industrial base to slightly diversify economic growth. Venezuela's Fundamental Currency Analysis (short term investment): Venezuela’s currency is overvalued on a global basis. Venezuela's Value Investor Survey (short term investment): the economic environment is very unfavorable for long term economic growth due to low scores on economic freedom, diversity, and the SWOT analysis. Venezuela's General Trading Partners: China, Netherlands, and the US are the top trading partners, while the leading export is petroleum and coca. Coca is especially damaging, because it leads to crime and corruption. Venezuela's Commodity Trading Partners: Venezuela produces a significant amount of crude oil and coca mostly as an export. SWOT Analysis of Venezuela: The leading strength is Venezuela’s participation in OPEC, the international oil cartel. Government nationalizations, crime and corruption are major SWOT weaknesses. Venezuela's Currency Trading Strategy: A overvalued currency, low investment flow potential and very unfavorable business environment lead to a strongly negative outlook for Venezuela. For our entire list of country & currency analysis, see the Country & Currency 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.
- Petroleum dominates the economy and exports for Venezuela.
Coca Commodity Research & Analysis Report ► (edit / improve) Coca is a stimulant with many medical uses. It helps with altitude sickness, fatigue, hunger, and thirst. Coca Fundamental Commodity Analysis (short term investment): Coca is rated a Buy, because demanders of the plant have a high potential to increase in value. Unfortunately from an analytical standpoint, there are no publicly traded suppliers of coca; therefore, this analysis is incomplete. Coca Value Investor Survey (long term investment): Coca’s long term growth potential is moderately favorable due to high scores on sensitivity to price changes. Coca SWOT Analysis: Strength: Coca has a number of medical uses and it is drought and disease resistant; Weakness: The sale of coca produces considerable corruption and violence. Threat to grow: coca, in a concentrated form, is illegal throughout the world. Coca Trade Analysis: The commodity analysis buy rating indicates that coca should increase in price over the short term, whereas a moderately favorable investor survey means coca may increase in price over the long term. For our entire list of commodities, see the Commodity Research & Analysis home page.
Coca production leads to crime and corruption. It also gives a country a bad international reputation.
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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.
Netherlands Country & Currency Research Report ► (edit / improve) The Netherlands (EUR) has an open, capitalist economy with a flexible labor market. Netherlands's Fundamental Currency Analysis (short term investment): The Netherlands is part of the Euro economic zone, whose currency is moderately valued on a global scale per the purchase price parity analysis. Netherlands's Value Investor Survey (short term investment): The Netherlands’ economic environment is very favorable for long term economic growth due to high scores on government transparency, economic diversity, and the SWOT analysis. Netherlands's General Trading Partners: Finland, Belgium, France, Germany and USA are the Netherlands' top export partners, while the leading industry is financial services. SWOT Analysis of Netherlands: The leading Dutch strength is their flexible labor market, while a potential weakness is judicial corruption. A major threat to long-term economic growth is global warming, which could trigger rising sea levels that could flood much of the country. Netherlands's Currency Trading Strategy: An moderately valued currency, low investment flow potential, but very favorable business environment leads to a neutral outlook for Dutch investments. For our entire list of country & currency analysis, see the Country & Currency Analysis home page.
China Country & Currency Analysis Research Report ► (edit / improve) China (CNY) is a fast growing communist country with the largest population in the world. China's Fundamental Currency Analysis (short term investment): China’s currency is moderately undervalued. Purchase price parity shows that China’s currency is approximately 40% undervalued, however, the other three valuation approaches show that China is fairly valued. China's Value Investor Survey (short term investment): China’s economic environment is very unfavorable for long term economic growth due to the lack of economic freedom, government transparency, and the SWOT analysis. China's General Trading Partners: Indonesia, Pakistan, Norway, Singapore, Europe, the US are the top export partners, while the leading industry is industrial goods, usually for export. China's Commodity Trading Partners: China produces a significant amount of coal for use at home. The use of coal to provide energy leads to other health related problems. SWOT Analysis of China: The leading Chinese strength is their cheap labor, while the main weaknesses are political risk and corruption. Renewable energy has the opportunity to propel growth, while general pollution and an aging population could slow growth rates. China's Currency Trading Strategy: An undervalued currency, average investment flow potential and an unfavorable business environment leads to a neutral outlook for Chinese investments. For our entire list of country & currency analysis, see the Country & Currency 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.
Aluminum Commodity Research & Analysis Report ► (edit / improve) Aluminum is one of the most widely used metals and global production is second only to iron. Aluminum Fundamental Commodity Analysis (short term investment): Aluminum is rated a Sell. Aluminum demanders have a moderate potential to increase in value while suppliers have high potential to increase in value. The net difference in investing potential means over supply will drive down prices. Aluminum Value Investor Survey (long term investment): Aluminum’s long term growth potential is moderately favorable due to high scores on the SWOT analysis. Aluminum SWOT Analysis: Strength: Aluminum has a vast number of uses, which help it to maintain long term demand. Opportunity to grow: Aluminum is completely recyclable, which will help as consumers become more environmentally active; Threats to growth: Other materials with similar properties like carbon fiber could be a significant threat to aluminum. Aluminum Trade Analysis: The commodity analysis sell rating indicates that aluminum should decrease over the short term, whereas a moderately favorable investor survey means aluminum may increase in price over the long term. For our entire list of commodities, see the Commodity Research & Analysis home page.
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.
Coca Commodity Research & Analysis Report ► (edit / improve) Coca is a stimulant with many medical uses. It helps with altitude sickness, fatigue, hunger, and thirst. Coca Fundamental Commodity Analysis (short term investment): Coca is rated a Buy, because demanders of the plant have a high potential to increase in value. Unfortunately from an analytical standpoint, there are no publicly traded suppliers of coca; therefore, this analysis is incomplete. Coca Value Investor Survey (long term investment): Coca’s long term growth potential is moderately favorable due to high scores on sensitivity to price changes. Coca SWOT Analysis: Strength: Coca has a number of medical uses and it is drought and disease resistant; Weakness: The sale of coca produces considerable corruption and violence. Threat to grow: coca, in a concentrated form, is illegal throughout the world. Coca Trade Analysis: The commodity analysis buy rating indicates that coca should increase in price over the short term, whereas a moderately favorable investor survey means coca 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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Industrial Industry Research & Analysis ► (edit / improve) The industrial industry includes companies whose sales originate from the manufacturing of materials into finished goods and services. Industrial Value Investing Conclusion Based on WikiWealth's Wall Street analysis, this industry is a Hold, with slightly positive potential. The Main Street analysis says a Hold with SWOT strengths much great than weaknesses and SWOT opportunities less than threats. Industrial Trade Hubs: The following countries derive much of their income from the industrial sector of the economy: Brazil, Venezuela, USA, Belgium, the EU, Germany, France, China, Hong Kong and Japan. Main industrial commodities include the following: aluminum, copper, lead, nickel, palladium, silicon, steel, tin, and zinc. Industrial Trading Strategy: The industrial industry tends to be sensitive to economic cycles. Look for undervalued industrial investments during economic recessions when stock prices are low and sell industrial investments during the late stages of a bull markets when stock prices are high. The global economy is currently in a recession, therefore, it is the perfect time to purchase industrial 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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