The next twenty five years, will most certainly define where the world economy is headed, for the remainder of this century. It is perhaps more important than ever, for world leaders to steer their nations in a positive direction, beginning today and remaining focused and committed; for (at least) the next ten years.
At the present time, Europe is in a state of uncertainty as it deals with the continuing fallout from the American banking scandal, which has dominated and influenced world financial markets; for most of this last decade. Surely there must be some lessons, investors can learn from these events. The optimist investor would say, that the world economy has no where to go, but up. Nevertheless, it will undoubtedly have a negative domino effect on economies and individuals, and as such; investors will have to be very cautious.
While the western world recovers, and albeit, at a slow and cautious pace, the Eastern world is steaming, full-steam ahead; with government and private investment. The Eastern investors' approach, can best be compared to investing, in the stock market. In some instances, when stock values go down and stock-holders begin to lose money and panic, other more confident investors will take advantage and quickly buy up under-priced stocks; while the apprehensive investors sit and wait for safe investment opportunities.
As a result of this aggressive investment approach, there appears to be a monumental shift taking place on the world's economic stage, and China is leading the way; for a growing number of international investors. This eager group is steadily increasing their foothold in the world economy, at the expense of mistakes made by western nations. Just how big a foothold, still remains to be seen. It will all depend, on how soon the western world can recover from its economic downturn, and begin to invest in the world economy; once again.
Where it all leads, will unfold in the next five years. The expansion of the Panama Canal in 2014, will not only allow larger container ships to travel through, but it will help facilitate China's economic growth and potential dominance; in the western economy. The Global "free" trade market, that has been shaping up over the last generation, is the foundation for the present generation, and must be directed in a positive direction; for the future businesses and consumers. The western "shift" in thinking, must be a positive one. The world has everything to gain.
At the present time, Europe is in a state of uncertainty as it deals with the continuing fallout from the American banking scandal, which has dominated and influenced world financial markets; for most of this last decade. Surely there must be some lessons, investors can learn from these events. The optimist investor would say, that the world economy has no where to go, but up. Nevertheless, it will undoubtedly have a negative domino effect on economies and individuals, and as such; investors will have to be very cautious.
While the western world recovers, and albeit, at a slow and cautious pace, the Eastern world is steaming, full-steam ahead; with government and private investment. The Eastern investors' approach, can best be compared to investing, in the stock market. In some instances, when stock values go down and stock-holders begin to lose money and panic, other more confident investors will take advantage and quickly buy up under-priced stocks; while the apprehensive investors sit and wait for safe investment opportunities.
As a result of this aggressive investment approach, there appears to be a monumental shift taking place on the world's economic stage, and China is leading the way; for a growing number of international investors. This eager group is steadily increasing their foothold in the world economy, at the expense of mistakes made by western nations. Just how big a foothold, still remains to be seen. It will all depend, on how soon the western world can recover from its economic downturn, and begin to invest in the world economy; once again.
Where it all leads, will unfold in the next five years. The expansion of the Panama Canal in 2014, will not only allow larger container ships to travel through, but it will help facilitate China's economic growth and potential dominance; in the western economy. The Global "free" trade market, that has been shaping up over the last generation, is the foundation for the present generation, and must be directed in a positive direction; for the future businesses and consumers. The western "shift" in thinking, must be a positive one. The world has everything to gain.
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