The Fed’s Fix
Larry Summers, ex US Secretary of the Treasury, went way out on a limb on Wednesday, Fox News was there: ‘Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers predicts there will “almost certainly” be a “downturn in the economy”’:
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…
After the Party
Inflation is always and everywhere a political phenomenon. We get inflation when the politicians spend more than they can afford…and then ‘print’ money to fill the gap. It is fundamentally a default to creditors
Are You Being Dominated By the Denominator?
It’s quite simple, really: when we compare things over time, the comparison ceases to be accurate. That’s because apples become oranges.
The Enemy’s at the Gates! Fight Back Now!
The way to win a war is in the element of surprise. And what bigger surprise is there than fooling your enemy into thinking there isn’t a war?
A Tale of Two Englands
England on Monday was closed. The streets were quiet. Few people moved about. No shops were open here in Blenheim. Instead, each had a photo of Elizabeth II in the window, with a reminder of the funeral.
Another Crisis Resulting from Ukraine
Trade and financial sanctions are a double-edged sword. It’s possible to cut off Russia from imports of needed goods and services. It is also possible to exclude Russia from financial systems and payment channels. But trade and finance are a two-way street.
