Several times the size of the global economy.
Stocks declined globally on Monday amid a technology selloff and as investors braced for a week packed with risk events, from central bank decisions to a G-20 gathering. Government bonds also fell, while the pound jumped on a Brexit breakthrough.
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Former Treasury Secretary Jack Lew said the recent round of tax cuts & spending increases leaves the country unable to respond to an economic downturn.
Treasury's top economic diplomat said on Sunday that China's move away from market liberalization was an increasing concern for G20 economies but reversed an earlier statement that the United States had ended formal economic dialogue talks with Beijing.
An emerging international market dynamic that some think may pose a threat to the dollar and thus the Anglo-American Empire.
"Gold has is becoming more important globally than ever. We may see another 'gold rush,' and that does not bode well for the US dollar."
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"Despite the boom times – and they’re likely as good as they’re going to get – the government is already forecasting record issuance of net new Treasury debt in order to fund the surging deficits."
Rising inflation has hit the headlines, sparking some attention from journalists. What most mainstream investors don’t realize, though, is that history shows inflation can quickly get out of control, and not just in some mismanaged third-world country. Surprise spikes in inflation have occurred right here in the US—and given the massive amount of currency dilution around the world over the past decade, a jump in inflation could easily kick in again.
Gold prices inched lower early Monday as the dollar remained supported, with investors expecting the U.S. Federal Reserve to raise interest rates at this week's policy meeting.
Since low yields can't entice investors, the chance of future currency appreciation might.
If this recent jawboning from Russia becomes actual policy, demand for US treasuries is about to flatline.
Despite all the lofty predictions that bitcoin will be the future, demand for the coins right now is low.
The yuan oil futures will begin trading March 26 on the Shanghai International Energy Exchange
Venezuela’s oil production is continuing to tumble and there appears to be no sign of a bottom any time soon
At this rate, Cape Town won't be the last big city to almost run out of water. Population growth, urbanization, old infrastructure, pollution and climate change: all are a recipe for more scarcity.
Shares were stuck on their worst run since November on Monday, as caution gripped traders in a week in which the Federal Reserve is likely to raise U.S. interest rates &perhaps signal as many as three more hikes lie in store this year.
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