Forbes: A Replay Of 1972 Could Boost U.S. Grain Prices

By SIMON CONSTABLE

U.S. agricultural markets could be about to get a boost.

The matter hinges in part with the on-going, and acrimonious, trade negotiations between the Trump administration and China.

However, there's a good chance that the whole thing ends well and that presents an opportunity for traders to benefit from a possible rally in grain prices. Read more here.

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Forbes: The Unintended Consequences Of Central Bank Policies -- Part 2 of 2

By SIMON CONSTABLE

While many pundits seem to heap praise on the policies that central bank policies introduced after the 2008-2009 financial crisis, their actions came with unintended consequences. Sometimes they were the exact opposite of the outcomes desired. Read more here.

Forbes: The Unintended Consequences Of Central Bank Policies -- Part 1 of 2

By SIMON CONSTABLE

Central bank efforts to save the world economy after the 2007-2009 financial crisis were much lauded by pundits these past few years. But now researchers are digging up evidence that some of their actions resulted in significant unintended consequences. Sometimes the results were the opposite of those desired by the policymakers. Read more here.

Forbes: How Brexit Made British Stocks A Steal

By SIMON CONSTABLE

British stocks are now a steal, and you can thank Brexit for that.

That's why it might make sense for investors to consider investing in the island nation's market. Read more here.

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Forbes: What You Need To Know About Oil Prices And Venezuela's Drama

By SIMON CONSTABLE

What happens next in Venezuela's political drama could have a profound impact on oil prices. Read more here.

Middle East Eye: Bleak Economic Outlook for Mid East in 2019

By SIMON CONSTABLE

Falling oil output together with restrained government spending looks set to blight some key economies in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) over the coming year, with Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Oman expected to be particularly hard hit.

However, analysts say whether the economic slowdown results in more political instability across the region will depend on how governments choose to react. Read more here.

Forbes: Reasons To Start Betting On Gold Miners

By SIMON CONSTABLE

Changes in the gold mining industry should be good for investors in the sector. It's about time too. Read more here.

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