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Bob Weir has over 50 years of investment research and analytical experience in both the equity and fixed-income sectors, and in the commercial real estate industry. He joined eResearch in 2004 and was its President, CEO, and Managing Director, Research Services until December 2018. Prior to joining eResearch, Bob was at Dominion Bond Rating Service (DBRS).

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No Art to the USA-China Trade Deal

October 28, 2019 Bob Weir Project Syndicate

The agreement, not yet signed, of a Phase One trade accord between the United States and China that was announced with the greatest of fanfare does not seem to be the great break-through intimated by both sides. This Project Syndicate article suggests a different reality to the one being promoted. [more]

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China’s Hong Kong Problem

October 8, 2019 Bob Weir Project Syndicate

The last Governor of Hong Kong, Christopher Patten, has written an article, dated September 30, 2019, for Project Syndicate discussing China’s ongoing problem with the Hong Kong protesters. He thinks that, if China’s leaders were more sophisticated, they would act differently. [more]

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The Global Economy’s Four Collision Courses

September 29, 2019 Bob Weir Project Syndicate

Acclaimed American economist lays out four scenarios that could lead to a global economic recession and/or a severe financial crisis: (i) U.S.-China trade dispute; (ii) U.S. confrontation with Iran; (iii) A no-deal Brexit; and (iv) Next month’s Argentinian presidential election. [more]