Powell Power
The federal government changed the dollar in 1971. Thereafter, it could be easily manipulated. Politicians overspend. And they typically cover their excess spending by printing extra money.
World Market News - Latest Updates and Global Insights
World markets are so intertwined these days — what happens in one region of the financial markets can affect another halfway around the world.
New markets in the global space are emerging all the time. And the key to growing your wealth is looking outside the box. The world is truly your oyster.
Here’s how the world market is looking at the moment…
From Powell Put to Powell Curve to Powell Plunge
Central bankers used to be an investor’s best friend. Until inflation came along — now they only want to spend time with their new ‘friend’. But the betrayal is not yet complete. A bizarre focus on the unemployment rate could mark the central bankers’ transition to being your worst enemy in 2023.
A State of Disunion
Wednesday was a busy day for lower jaws. Powell spoke. Then, Biden spoke.It’s easy to make fun of Biden’s speech, so we will hop to it. The man has always been a hack. Now he’s an old hack. And old hacks are funnier than young ones.
China May Be Back on the Menu for Aussie Investors
Aussie coal makes it to China for the first time in two years. Thawing relations is opening up renewed trade opportunities. The winners of the old China boom may not be the same as the new ones. Farmers and fishermen could be the biggest winners of all…
Let Them…Keep Working
Which would you favour, dear reader — pro or con? Set the retirement age at 60…70…75? Make the rich work longer so the not-so-rich can frolic at 60? What fun it must be to organise the lives of others — millions of them. Tell them when they should work…and when they should rest? Sure, why not?
John Dienner
Prepare for the Great Reawakening…Emerging Economies Set to Rise
James Cooper believes 2023 is the year to position your portfolio for an unprecedented China comeback story, one that defies all economists’ predictions. This spells good news for commodities, but have you considered a possible boom forming in emerging economies too? Read on to find out why James believes we are on the precipice of major growth in Asia.
