IMF’s Lagarde: Indonesia’s Economy is Solid Christine Lagarde, the Managing Director and Chairman of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), in a meeting with Indonesia’s Vice President Boediono indicated that Indonesia’s economy was “solid and encouraging.”  But she also warned of “dark clouds” due to global economic uncertainties.  According to a spokesman for the Indonesian government, a possible loan by Indonesia to the IMF was not discussed, but previously the  Indonesian government indicated that it was considering contributing up to US$1 billion to the IMF. Lagarde is in Indonesia for three days and will be speaking at the Asean-Latin America business conference in Jakarta on Tuesday. (For the continuation of our Blog  and for all of our commentaries Click Here) News and Commentaries by Jeffrey Friedland & Lorin Cohen Sponsored by Friedland Global Capital Weekly Market Update By Mark Lubchenco Profit Taking For The BEE Markets January 18, 2013 – The BEEs (Big Emerging Economies)  were mixed this week as Asian stocks fell on profit taking and also in response to Apple missing on its most recent earnings report affecting Asian suppliers.  The Brazil Bovespa ended the week down 1.27% closing at 61169.83, while  Mexico’s IPC closed marginally up .80%  at 45575.86. The Nikkei 225 finished the week flat at 10926.65 up 0.12%.  The Hang Seng also closed flat down 0.09% at 23580.43.  Australia’s ASX 200 ended the week up 1.34% closing at 4835.17,  while Korea’s KOSPI closed down 2.07% at 1946.69.  India’s Sensex also closed the week flat .32% at 20103.53. The MSCI Emerging Market index, which includes  2,700 securities in 21 emerging market countries, closed  the week down 1.08% at 1069.12.  The benchmark S&P 500 closed the week up 1.14% closing above the 1500 mark at 1502.96. It's Time To Take A Fresh Look At China Yuchai In 2013 January 9, 2013 - A new year is here, and I continue to be bullish on the prospects for China Yuchai International (CYD). When I wrote about China Yuchai on October 5th, the company's shares closed at $13.42. When... (Full Article) _________________________________________ For Global Investors Seeking Growth Opportunities, the New Year Leads to Emerging Markets January 2, 2013 - We’re looking forward to 2013.  We see huge opportunities for investors in equity or debt investments in growing companies in emerging markets.  As we enter the New Year, there has never been as large a pool of capital “sitting on the sidelines” or “parked” in U.S. Treasurys as there is now...   (Full Article) _______________________________ Increased Iron Ore Prices Are Bullish For 3 Steel Producers December 20, 2012 - Global iron ore prices have increased to a five- month high, confirming that Chinese steelmakers, the leading worldwide consumers of iron ore, are increasing their steel production... (Full Article at Seeking Alpha) ___________________________________ Dim Sum Debt Comes To Canada, A First For Governments Outside China December 18, 2012 - Canada's British Columbian government announced in Hong Kong last week that the province intended to sell at least 500 million yuan ($80.1) million of government debt....(Full Article at Seeking Alpha) ______________________________________ The Acceleration Of China's Auto Industry Leads To Opportunities For Investors December 11, 2012 - China is the world's largest auto market, and the global auto industry is increasingly about China. Within three years, China's auto market may grow to be larger than that of the U.S., Japan and Germany combined...(Full Article at Seeking Alpha) ______________________________________________ Q3 Earnings Confirm Xinyuan Real Estate Well Positioned For Growth November 13, 2012 - I was generally pleased with the third quarter results for Xinyuan Real Estate (XIN). With most indicators pointing to an improvement in China's overall economy, I'm hopeful that the end of a very challenging business environment for Chinese... (Full Article) ___________________________________________ It's Time To Take A Fresh Look At China's Auto Industry October 8, 2012 - News stories reporting U.S. auto sales for August indicated that a total of 1.19 million cars, trucks and sport utility vehicles were sold in the United States, a 13% increase from August of 2011, and the highest sales rate in four years... (Full Article) ____________________________________________________ A Basic Industry Play: China Yuchai International Manufactures Over 500,000 Diesel Engines Annually October 5, 2012 - I must admit that I've been looking at China Yuchai International Limited (CYD) for quite some time. I've been enthralled with the company, and despite its significant decrease in revenue and net income for the second quarter of this year, I haven't lost my enthusiasm for it... (Full Article)