Category : Deflation
Federal Reserve proposes new capital rules for Wall Street
The Federal Reserve on Tuesday proposed new rules that could allow some large banks to reduce the amount of capital they must hold as a cushion against a future economic shock.
US sanctions take bite out of Russian stocks & ruble
Russian currency and stocks on the Moscow Exchange dropped significantly on Monday after Washington expanded the sanctions list against Russian businessmen and companies.
Trade Is a Matter of Survival for China
Jim Rickards expresses his opinion about the evolution of the trade war between China and the USA.
The First Wave of Inflation is Already Here… the Next One is the BAD One
The Prices Paid Index has just increased for its fourth consecutive month to 78.1 ; its highest level since April 2011.
Gold on course for $1,400 amid ‘winnerless’ trade war between US & China
Price for gold bullion will soar to the highest level in nearly half a decade if global trade tensions escalate, says the head of Sprott US Holdings Rick Rule, a long-time resource securities investor.
The market is ‘right in the eye of the storm
The market is ‘right in the eye of the storm,’ and two charts show dark clouds ahead, says Bank of America analyst
Tariffs Are as American as Apple Pie
Listening to hysterical commentary from the mainstream media about President Trump’s tariff proposals, one would think his policies were in violation of the U.S. Constitution. Nothing could be further from the truth.
Central Banks: Rapid Asset Inflation is Destroying Purchasing Power
Inflation should be caused by normal market responses but the government keeps asset prices artificially high, the result could be a disaster.
Trump Will Use the “Nuclear Option” on Trade
What we have seen so far are just the opening shots of the coming trade war.
A stronger yen is bad news for Japan's inflation target
Japan's inflation rate is still fairly sensitive to exchange rates.