It’s very rare for stocks to have two down years in a row. But does that really mean the prospects for 2023 are bright?
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…
Death of an Empire
The US ‘defence’ industry has long since given up any pretence to be defending the US. Since the Second World War, all its undertakings have been ‘wars of choice’…offensive operations in which it meddled in the affairs of sovereign foreign nations
Easing Inflation Could Lead to a Case of Premature Celebration from Markets
In today’s Money Morning, soft US inflation figures boosted markets overnight. This could lead to premature optimism in an environment still filled with risks. Shipping container data could signal bigger problems on the horizon. And find out why you should be aware of the possibility of a ‘Big Loss’ in 2023…
Cluster Ahead!
With no deficits to finance, the Fed would have had no compelling reason to manipulate interest rates. Federal debt, if left where it was when Bill Clinton moved out of the White House, would be about five and a half trillion, not US$31 trillion.
Keeping ahead of the Power Curve — Part Four
In today’s Daily Reckoning Australia, Jim presents his fourth and final article in his series on yield curves and market signals. Read on to find out more…
It’s the Fed, Stupid!
Why does it take more money to buy the same things (aka inflation)? Because the Fed added money! The Fed’s increased its balance sheet 1,200% since 1999. The extra money drove up prices, first when it entered the financial system — on Wall Street. Later, the money made its way into the real economy, where it caused consumer prices to go up at the fastest pace in 40 years.
