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How Does China Influence the U.S. Dollar?

China, as is well known, a communist country and a very large population, which can affect the U.S. dollar. With the diversity of forex reserves, China will gradually put some of its shares in U.S. securities, and thus decrease the value of the dollar to the minimum and China caused suffering to American businesses and consumers through empty cupboards America of the market. This also applies to currency manipulation. Where Sttlaab China currency with the US-China trade that produces a lot of products to countries other than the United States.

Also direct competition with U.S. exports a significant impact on the U.S. dollar. With the advent of the wide diversity in American technology, China has made a lot of efforts to American manufacturing techniques at a lower price of American products. Reducing also import products cast a shadow over the U.S. dollar.

The wage pressure is also another factor which gives the Chinese government distinctive wages for Chinese workers. America will compete with China because China has a huge number of workers based on the number of the population. This also applies to the pricing of raw materials. Most of the materials used at the moment coming from China and can be manipulated price however you like

March 20, 2013
Relationship between oil prices and the U.S. dollar

Gasoline prices have risen sharply and distillation materials, including heating oil, last week, but the demand for these products is difficult to achieve and as we know, based on the price of oil is the U.S. dollar itself. When the demand for oil is high and supply is low, as in this case, the potential price increase happening.

The U.S. dollar is used to buy oil. And that because of its high value compared to other currencies in the world. And the sale of oil is calculated is also based on the retail value of the dollar, even in foreign countries. Therefore, the strength of the dollar prices correspond with the strength of oil prices.

The relationship between the oil price and the U.S. dollar correlation. This means that when the demand for oil at high prices, it is an increase in the value of the U.S. dollar as well. And in this case affected the oil-importing country greatly affected due to the high value of the dollar in addition to the price of oil as well. Therefore, citizens may choose the economy in their use of oil to reduce the impact of the increased price.

March 20, 2013
147 billion dirhams Dubai Diamond trading during 2012

Launched in Dubai, yesterday, the «Dubai Diamond Conference, which brings together a group of senior officials and players in the diamond industry, and financiers to trade precious metals and gems and jewelry.

He estimated the Dubai Multi Commodities, during the conference, the total value of contracts traded in (DDE) b ‬ 40 billion dollars (‬ 147 billion dirhams) in ‬ 2012, at a time when participants to move center diamond production to Africa, enhance the status of Dubai-point link between producing countries in Africa and consuming states in India and the Far East.

And participates in the «Conference Dubai Diamond» for ‬ 2013, which was held under the slogan «New Silk Road», more than ‬ 450 workers in the diamond industry, including ministers and destinations legislative and regulatory, and advisers, and jewelers, will also discuss «New Silk Road », and how to take advantage of Dubai’s logistics center between the diamond-producing countries in Africa, and polishing centers in India and the Far East.

Diamond trading

And detailed, according to Chief Executive Officer at the Dubai Multi Commodities, Ahmed bin Sulayem, that «the center participated during ‬ 2012 estimated ‬ 10 billion dollars (‬ 36.7 billion dirhams) to the GDP of the UAE, which enhances the prestige investment and entrepreneurship, which is occupied in the local economy.

Said on the sidelines «Conference Dubai Diamond», that «the total value of contracts traded in (DDE) exceeded barrier ‬ 40 billion dollars (‬ 147 billion dirhams) in ‬ 2012», indicating that «the value of trades more than doubled three times since in 2008 until the end of 2012 ».

He pointed out that «the number of licenses companies doing business issued by the center until the end of the year ‬ 2012 amounted ‬ 2033 license, compared ‬ 1400 license during ‬ 2011», pointing out that the first quarter of this year saw record ‬ 220 company, with international companies multiple nationalities, and regional companies operating in the commodities sector, in addition to small and medium-sized enterprises and entrepreneurship projects.

He stated that «area (Jumeirah Lakes) one of the largest and fastest free zones in Dubai, as the number of towers operating in nearly ‬ 64 towers, with approximately ‬ 55 thousand people between residents and workers where, at a time when the total number of companies registered about ‬ 6200 Company , an average of five to six companies join daily.

And between Bin Sulayem that «Dubai is preparing to enter the next stage of the process of development, a global hub for sectors logistics and luxury goods, as it is no longer a counterpart to the largest and most important centers of diamond trade in the world, but also constitutes a safe environment and organization gives confidence the most important makers and diamond traders in the world, Izawloa their business with confidence.

Shift towards Africa

For his part, Chairman of «Dubai Diamond Exchange», Peter Meeus, that «in ‬ 2013 is a point articulated to the diamond sector at the global level, as he and more than ‬ 80 years, worked Inc. (De Beers), which are the major companies operating in the field of mining in the world, which acquires ‬ 70% of world production, the sale of products from the British capital, London, through a company (Diamond Trading Company) affiliate, but quoted sales all year to Gaborone in Botswana » .

He added that «the size of transactions (DDE) with Botswana exceeded barrier five billion dollars, after the transfer of the office to», pointing out that the transition to the African continent in the industry is a pivotal and strategic, as obsessed continent on the largest share of global production.

The Meeus that «transmission center diamond production to Africa, enhance the status of Dubai point link between producing countries in Africa and consuming countries in India and the Far East», pointing out that «South Africa, Angola, Zambia, is the largest supplier to the Dubai Diamond Exchange».

He explained that «(Almas Tower) in the region (Jumeirah Lakes Towers) embraces more than ‬ 1000 companies operating in the field of trade in diamonds and precious metals, precious stones and jewelry, also includes the head office of the company (in Great) in the UAE, which had been issued ‬ 9921 certificate the origin of rough diamonds in 2012, an increase of 32% on the year 2011 ».

In the same vein, the chief executive said the company «Solomon Othaim Gold and Jewellery Ltd., Suliman Al, that« there are great opportunities for growth in the region’s markets, as witnessed retail diamond trade in the Middle East increased significantly.

He pointed out that «diamond retail outlets experienced significant growth, since tripled in recent years, and we expect that this increase will continue with high levels of cooperation between African countries diamond-producing, and retailers in the Middle East.

March 19, 2013
Dubai Diamond Exchange poised to receive more than 500 guests at Dubai Diamond Conference

Dubai Diamond Exchange one of the initiatives launched by the Dubai Multi Commodities today announced the closing of the registration of the Conference of the Dubai Diamond 2013, after the arrival of the number of participants in the conference to the maximum and exceeded the 500 individual.
The conference will discuss, which is the most prominent events related to trade diamonds for this year, the so-called “Silk Road new” to the diamond trade, and will be held over on 18 and 19 March in the Almas Tower in Jumeirah Lakes Towers;, which houses the Dubai Diamond Exchange, one of the leading diamond trading platforms in the world.

Commenting on the event, said Ahmed bin Sulayem, Executive Chairman, Dubai Multi Commodities, “preparing Dubai to enter the next stage of the process of development as a global sectors, logistics and luxury goods, no longer Dubai counterpart to the largest and most important centers of diamond trade in the world, but also become a a safe and orderly environment gives confidence to the most important makers and diamond dealers in the world to do their jobs right with confidence. ”

He added Bin Sulayem, “will provide the Conference Dubai Diamond platform to build relationships between companies and governments of producing and consuming countries to Diamond, in addition to discussing projects that would push the wheel growth diamond trade, while focusing our efforts on becoming the first destination for the purchase of luxury goods in the Middle East and South Asia. ”

For his part, Suleiman said Othaim, CEO, Solomon Othaim Gold and Jewellery Ltd., Saudi Arabia, “as we look to expand our market share in the diamond industry around the world, a glimpse of great opportunities for growth in the region’s markets; have seen diamond trade retail in the Middle East increased significantly, and the number of retail outlets diamonds about three times in recent years, and we expect that this increase will continue with high levels of cooperation between African countries diamond-producing and retailers in the Middle East. ”

And will include the first day of the Dubai Diamond Conference 2013, sessions involving senior government officials from the Middle East and Africa, viewing through the diamond trade in the new Silk Road. In the second day, includes the setting panel discussions led by a team of international bankers and throwing light through the “banking at the time of the new Silk Road”, in addition to discussing trade of luxury goods in the Gulf region in particular, and the Middle East in general, with a focus on trade in diamonds and jewelry Diamond.

March 18, 2013
Three tips help increase gains in Forex

First advice: reduce the frequency of your trading

Most traders are trading more than necessary, believing that the higher the number of deliberations increased their chances of profit. And others think that they are that way, do not miss the change in the market.

In Forex trading, not linked to how much earnings or number of the number of trades – you get a profit of being on the right – and this is the only criterion for judging the performance of your trading, most traders forget this

Consider the following:

Trade is a game of odds, and the profits that usually comes with an increase in risk simply do not come often in foreign exchange trading and should focus on only.

To give you an example of how the power of reducing the rate of your trading – I know many traders who trade only a few times a year and have access to 100-200 percent in profits!

If you reduce the frequency of your trading down, will you work with the following advice for huge gains.

The second advice: R isk more

You will hear a lot of forex traders say that you should not run the risk by more than 2 per cent in trade, but if you are trading a small account you will not achieve any money from it.

Let’s say you are trading as much as $ 10,000 – 2 per cent is equal to only $ 200!

If you consider that the risk rises with high gain, it is not likely to earn a lot of trading that way. Do not forget the fact that the risk increased by 2 percent means less chance of success than the risk by 20 percent.

And a lot of people think that by making low-risk will realize a profit, but in reality they prepare themselves for the long-term loss.
The risk associated with chances of success is not really the size of the risk.

Third advice: Focus on one trading

Diversification is the buzz word that is supposed to reduce risk – but you really if you publish your trades then you are simply reduce your profit potential, do not fall into this trap.

You choose the best deal for you and place where you can from your money and then willingly.

Maybe you think now that this method is not generally acceptable, and this is true – but keep in mind that the majority do not achieve any real gains, so being a minority is not a bad thing!

Today, there are many who will tell you that you can trade forex with low risk – but the reality is that you can not do so. If you are restricting the risks, you are restricting the chances of winning as well.

March 16, 2013
Moody’s: reduce credit risk in Dubai since 2009

credit Experts in the credit rating agency Moody’s said Dubai government units will be able to successfully manage their debt worth this year, estimated at about two billion dollars.

The experts at a news conference the agency in Dubai yesterday that the prices of swap credit risk – which refers to the credit risk in the country – has shrunk dramatically for the Government of Dubai since 2009, which clearly indicates the improved investor confidence for credit in Dubai with expected continued so during 2013.

They added that the key sectors of Dubai during the past able to achieve good results with the expectation of continued good operating performance of those sectors on the back of global macroeconomic growth positively in the coming period, and strong emirate trade with emerging markets.

Factors improved credit

Martin said Kolhes Vice President Moody in Dubai The flexibility and high oil prices, which ranged on average about $ 112 a barrel since early 2012 was at the head of the factors that influenced positively in terms of the credit quality of companies Dubai and the Gulf states in general and led to the growth of income.

In contrast, increased the cost of extracting oil since 2003 and until 2012 in different proportions in the countries of the region. In the UAE rose from $ 37 to $ 81 in that period, which is the highest percentage among those countries. He added that the oil reserves rose and the question remains as to whether the countries in the region will use more of those precautions or reduce the cost of extracting the oil.

Pointing out that Moody’s expects that the price of a barrel of oil remains much higher than the price extracted until at least 2015. The second factor which impact positively on the quality of credit is healthy growth achieved by emerging economies in the Group of Twenty, and even modest growth in strong economies in that group.

Key sectors of Dubai

He Kolhes the indicators linked to that used by the Agency to measure the performance of Dubai’s economy refers to the improved performance of the sectors of trade, transport and tourism in the emirate during the past two years, for example, rose passenger traffic at Dubai airport from 4.26 million passengers in December 2010 to 4.69 million passengers in December 2011 to 5.32 million passengers in December 2012.

Increased energy standard containers in the DP of 2600 in March 2010 to 2971 in March 2011 to 3298 in December 2012. He pointed out that the agency expects continued good performance of these sectors in 2013.

Said Kolhes that in 2012 set a world record in the volume of debt issued for the purpose of investment and on the back of quantitative easing and low interest rates and low inflation. And expect to be issuing debt in 2013 more affordable than last year, which would work in favor of companies in the region.

He pointed out that the issue of debt refinancing may appear on the surface again after 2013 due to the slow progress in corporate restructuring liquidate assets and limited transparency regarding government support for Dubai units in addition to the continuation of the Dubai World debt.

Debt maturity

The Kolhes added that corporate debt maturity extended from about five years in the nineties of the last century to about 30 years in the recent years, a new and positive direction for it benefits the markets and makes refinancing more accessible than ever before.

He added that among the measures that have helped ease the pressure tight liquidity subsidies (Caldam who presented to ALDAR) or the presence of structural supportive of funding as in the free zone of Jebel Ali, or ease the debt restructuring, as happened in the Nakheel and Dubai World, for example.

He pointed out that strong companies able to handle its debt while remaining smaller firms more vulnerable, describing liquidity in about five companies in the Gulf states as weak, and the reason is due to weak internal sources of funding or operational weakness returns.

Exchange rate risk, credit

He Kolhes that exchange rate risk, which refers to the credit risk of credit in the country has shrunk dramatically for the Government of Dubai since 2009, which clearly indicates the improved investor confidence significantly for credit in Dubai with the expectation of continued during 2013.

He added that the circumstances at this time, such as low interest encourage refinancing through versions and the emirate of Dubai have benefited from these conditions in reference to the issue of Dubai bonds worth $ 500 million and the instruments of $ 750 million last January

March 12, 2013
5 Facts About Federal Reserve

Fed acquires enormous power. Since it is an institution for its dramatic impact on our economy, it is important to know at least some of the basic information such as what it is and what its role in the financial sector.

Some of the important roles played by the Fed is setting interest rates, regulate the value of the dollar, and inflation control all those factors affect the markets of precious metals, including silver and gold bullion.

There are 5 important facts about the Federal Reserve:

1. Federal Reserve private enterprise. Many believe that a branch of the financial institution of the U.S. government, and in the fact that the Fed belonging to the bonds owned by 12 of the joint-stock banks, all of them either bank owned by the regional banks, commercial Aoajunbah.

2. Monopolize the Fed’s flow of currency in America. It does this by controlling the amount of loans provided by commercial banks. When the proportion of new loans, also increased the money supply (printing money) and vice versa. Federal Valaanaaty has the power to determine the proportion of new loans and that by doing three things:

– Change the required reserve ratio.

– Allowing banks to borrow from the Fed at discounted rates.

– Buying and selling bonds.

3. The Federal Reserve in the cause of inflation when interest paid on the debt using funds not yet been printed. So that if the debt has been paid out money printed now, it is where the debt will be paid interest? So be paid with money, which will be printed in the future. Inflation is a natural product of this system.

4. The monetary mass potential is unlimited. Prior to 2008, was asked commercial banks to maintain no less than 10% of deposits in reserve, which was limiting the amount of printing money to 9 times the amount deposited. However, the adjustment item in the Law of the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) in September 2008, this requirement reduced to 0%, which means that there is no restriction on the amount of money that could تتطبع there is no longer any kind of massive protection against inflation .

5. There is debate about the constitutionality of the Federal Reserve. Proponents argue the U.S. Constitution that the federal government does not have the authority to establish the institution authorities have extended such that the U.S. Federal Reserve Bank. Some defended the organization, saying it is the right currency within which the Founding Fathers in the U.S. Constitution, a matter of interpretation.

It is interesting to note, that if our search in the history of the Fed, we will find that her coalition of banks is in fact the creation of a third institution in the history of the American nation, and there was a period lasted 80 years where he was treated without any central bank.

And must be on all the citizens of the United States, to observe closely the Fed even notice how his policies affect the value of the currency and equity markets.

March 12, 2013
Top 5 romantic hotels in UAE

The desert charm and appeal that give them a touch of romance, so if you are considering a vacation or holiday in the United Arab Emirates, be sure to choose a luxury hotel that will cater to everything you want in a romantic hotel and leave the best of the imagination:

Banyan Tree Al Wadi – Ras Al Khaimah

Represents a resort place in a nature reserve, the top romantic desert, is located in the Bedouin villa with its own pool, with all the modern services you can expect of a five star hotel. Choose between dining in the desert, with a cook and a waiter you alone, or in shrubs Restaurants luxury resort. Do not forget the experience of the hotel’s private beach, and a little swim and diving, and love it!

Qasr Al Sarab, Abu Dhabi

Relax in your swimming pool, and looked more closely at the desert life around you, of gazelle being Reem , or Maha monitor as you’re going on a tour of the desert, or jump on the back of four-wheel drive and Go on a tour of the challenge of the dunes, or try a camel rideor a round of archery, or let all of this and pamper yourself at the health club and spa treatments refreshing. But when the sun begins to set, you have a list of restaurants offer food for body and soul together.

Al Maha Desert Resort, Dubai

The special and exclusive hand, who wants to fit a honeymoon does not forget for the rest of life, as well as those who want to renew his honeymoon. Run away from the hustle and bustle of city life, to the desert where calm and serenity. Relax in a special wing and enjoy the beauty of the desert dunes, or you can swim to reduce the air temperature, or immerse in the pool warm in the health club, Spa As for the end of the day, there is nothing better than a romantic meal while scenes from the desert in the background lanterns sparkling, which more romantic place.

One & Only Royal Mirage, Dubai

Charming hotel, where your dreams can be realized romance. You will find yards Arab and dancing fountains , and lush gardens, the site fits kings and queens. Rooms and suites are decorated rich luxury, while equipment sports and fitness on experience, and then you can limp on the many restaurants in the hotel, which will satisfy your taste and desires.

St. Regis, Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi

Visit this desert island, which provides all the romantic atmosphere, and gives you the pleasant memories resist oblivion, only 500 meters away from the shore of Abu Dhabi. Experience luxury accommodation and impressive landscapes. Enjoy delicious choices to eat in the best restaurants, and pamper yourself in the spa health club with some aromatherapy treatments that satisfies the soul and the body.

March 7, 2013
Economic data from the United States indicate a stronger recovery

The beast economies periodically oscillates between periods of depression (the economic downturn) and growth, but it is impossible to predict the period of this session with any degree of accuracy before the event begins. Ideally, tracking the recession phase of strong growth – or recovery, but this did not happen in the consequences of the recent global financial crisis, which was characterized by weak growth and sluggish demand.

Newly released data from the United States indicate that the economic recovery there may be in some sort of improvement. Index “Conference Board” Preference Almsthlkyin rose from 58.6 last month (the number that had been amended to highest) to 29.6 this month. Index uses 1985 as a baseline value at 100. Equal, given the new home sales numbers a reason to be happy with a rise of 16% during the month of January compared to the previous month, the highest level since July 2008.

Home sales rate, which adjusts annually, equivalent in January 437000 house, but in the year 2005 rate was the beginning of the establishment of new homes over the mark of 2 million, which illustrates the depth of the current recession. With this into account, the rate was still at 29% above the level recognized in the month of January 2012, which indicates a recovery.

It is believed that all new construction of homes adds 3 jobs to the labor market in the United States, and has been the construction sector the U.S. has been affected significantly the global financial crisis, where he suffered from a drop in demand and satisfying the size of inventory homes on the market and the difficulties in obtaining mortgage loans. Industry added 98,000 jobs since September last world. Hope that the politicians will be able to reach a settlement to Tejeviv impact in automatic spending cuts worth $ 85 billion scheduled to begin on Friday, but this improvement was another false dawn.

March 5, 2013
Peek over the trading markets for the week March 4, 2013

Completed all the world’s financial markets last week higher, with the exception of CAC index.

In Europe during the past week, FTSE Index rose 0.68% to close at 6378.6, and Dax index ended at 7708.2, up 0.60% during the week, and CAC index fell by 0.17% and ended the trading session at 3699.9.

The Dow ended the week at 0.64% rise at 14089.7 and Nasdaq composite index ended at 3169.7, with 0.25% during the week.

Nikkei225 index ended the week at the height of 1.9% at 11606.4.

On the currency markets last week, the U.S. dollar was the best trades, with the yen being ranked next. And the U.S. dollar was stronger than the British pound last week, closing at 1.5027 pounds, with 1.5% during the week. U.S. dollar was also stronger against the euro over the past week by 1.4% and closed at 1.2981. U.S. dollar was steady against the Japanese yen, closing at 93.37 yen, achieving progress by 0.01% during the week.

The euro fell against the Japanese yen and ended at 121.2, a decline of 1.4% during the week. Euro has made progress on the pound last week by 0.11% and closed at 1.1576 pounds.

In commodity markets, crude oil ended when declined and closed at 110.4 $ per barrel (an order of April), down 3.2% during last week’s trading. And the value of gold ended at $ 1582.5 per ounce, recording its progress by 0.36% from the value of the previous week.

March 5, 2013