Russia has always had an uneasy relationship with Europe…sometimes admirer and imitator…sometimes fighting for its life against ‘the West.’ A little history might help clarify
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…
A Global Recession? It’s Only a Matter of Time (Part Four)
With weak growth, falling household income and contracting trade, Jim Rickards explains why recession-prone Japan won’t provide optimism for the global economy as we near the cycle’s peak.
What We Expect
We are still in a transition period. From the bull markets of 1980 — 2020, we are now entering into bear markets. Or so we believe.
Is it Time to Prepare for Deflation?
The same indicators which would’ve warned you about 2021’s inflationary burst are now warning of the opposite — deflation. But should you listen this time?
A Global Recession? It’s Only a Matter of Time (Part Three)
The economic dynamics of China are different from the US, but no more encouraging. It’s helpful to begin with a quick recap of Chinese economic performance over the past three years.
The Cure for Inflation…And Its Side Effects
All together now, interest rates are staying ‘higher for longer’. The US Fed is dead set on taming inflation and rising long-term yields show investors think advanced economies can bring about disinflation without recession. But the ‘higher for longer’ crowd is grossly underpricing the risks of a sharper economic slowdown. The cure for inflation always has unpleasant side effects. Just ask Milton Friedman.