For now, everyone has their eyes on Europe’s energy crisis. And we’re all wondering what it means for us. Booming Aussie gas and uranium stocks? Or an energy price shock to the local economy too?
The Fed and other central banks have plans for a central bank digital currency (CBDC). It’s basically fiat currency in a digital blockchain but complete with tracking and controls to ensure you can participate only if you fully submit to them. It’s a digital dog-leash.
ASX 200 closed 0.8% higher on Friday as reporting season continued with Betmakers, Weebit Nano, Wesfarmers, Mydeal, Lynas all featuring.
ASX 200 opens 0.5% higher. Zip, Allkem, Flight Centre, Qantas, Humm, Woolworths all feature as reporting season continues.
The war news changes daily, and our purpose isn’t to give a dense chronology of causes, events, our purpose is to consider the economic consequences of the war, regardless of military success or failure by one side or the other.
The generally accepted view of inflation is probably mostly correct: Add more ‘money’ and prices will rise. There’s a lot more to the story, of course, but if you get too deep into the details, you’re likely to miss the main point.
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