If the monetary system is broken, how do we fix it so that the global economy can be mercifully released from the “dollar’s” gripping vise?
The default cycle is lurking in the background: Bob Janjuah, Nomura
Mike Maloney explains why every investor should consider owning or giving bullion jewelry. He also introduces the additions to our newly expanded line, including both 22K and 24K pieces.
James Chanos and Kyle Bass speak with Bethany McLean at Vanity Fair’s New Establishment Summit on the global economy & stock markets. Also see China’s $34 Trillion Experiment Is Blowing Up – Kyle Bass Watch this video on The Scene.
Those are the only two speeds of this economy in this depression – bad and less bad.
It is the first time since World War II that trade with other nations has declined during a period of economic growth.
Charles Biderman, TrimTabs Investment Research Chairman explains we may be at a market top
I started to do some work on whether the VIX has the potential to break out as we come into Halloween. Should the market be afraid of the fear gauge? Recently I commented on the trading pattern of investing creating inflows into UVXY, TVIX and VXX on every dip in VIX and the value [...]
Governments all over the world have surrendered control of their countries to global central banking institutions who are drastically changing the world as we know it, and not at all for the better...
Since we are in totally uncharted waters, no one can know exactly how the world’s bold experiment with highly unorthodox monetary policy will end.
The buildup reflects a more worrying sign. In the past year, banks have tightened credit to businesses than at any time since 2009
Central bank decisions are due out of the U.S., Japan and Australia this week, but most analysts aren't convinced that the time is right for rate moves.
Former IMF Chief Economist Olivier Blanchard says he’s worried about the economy and the Fed should be sparing in its rate hikes to allow the economy to run hot.
Weakening underlying price pressures build case for more stimulus
Lackluster factory output, weak consumption and falling consumer prices could hike expectations the BOJ will push back its price target.
"More Than The US, Japan And Europe Combined" the recovery in China has been driven by yet another round of debt indulgence.
One of the best indicators of whether a financial crisis is in full swing is when senior insiders begin to lose it in public. That’s precisely what happened in Italy on Thursday when Italian senior banker Giuseppe Guzzetti gave a speech at a conference in honor of World Savings Day
stagflation looms as inflationary pressures build but economic growth outlooks decline "Economic Growth Looks Very Disappointing"
This is the first time since Jan 2013 that real disposable income per capita has fallen two straight months.
Triple-digit inflation means largest bill isn’t worth 10 cents. The currency is so devalued and each purchase requires so many bills that instead of counting, he weighs them.