Ian R. Campbell

Ian R. Campbell, FCA, FCBV, is a recognized Canadian business valuation authority who shares his perspective about the economy, mining and the oil & gas industry on each trading day. Ian is also the founder of Stock Research Portal, which provides stock market data, analysis and research on over 1,600 Mining, Oil and Gas Companies listed on the Toronto and Venture Exchanges. Note: The Commentary and information above is provided 'AS IS' and solely for informational purposes, not for trading purposes or advice.

Most Recent Articles by Ian R. Campbell:

IMF World Economic Outlook

Why Read: This commentary links to the International Monetary Fund’s 2012 World Economic Outlook. You ought to read the Executive Summary, even if you elect not to scan the entire document or listen to the 45 minute transcript of a related Press Briefing.

- Wednesday, April 25, 2012

April 20 IMF U.S.$ Fund Raise

On April 20 the IMF announced it had raised about U.S. $435 billion to further assist with ongoing Eurozone bank and Sovereign Debt issues that plague the 17 country Euro consortium.

- Monday, April 23, 2012

Can Italy Be Far Behind?

What is going on in the Eurozone impacts, and will continue to some perhaps significant degree impact, everywhere else. Two recent articles, reported that on April 17 The International Monetary Fund released its 2012/2013 forecast for Italy. That forecast is reported as targeting:

- Friday, April 20, 2012

Increased Yuan Trading Band

Without continued China economic growth at high levels, developed country economic growth and recovery is less likely. Currency exchange rates play a part in this. On Saturday, April 14 China announced that it was doubling the 'trading band' on the Yuan/U.S.$ exchange rate by 0.5% to 1.0%. This was greeted by general enthusiasm, with reactions that included:

- Tuesday, April 17, 2012