Monday, October 24, 2022

Forbes: China’s Share Of Global Economy Set To Stall - New Research

By SIMON CONSTABLE

Chinese premier Xi Jinping might have cemented his power in China, but dreams of dominating the global economy could soon come to a screeching halt. Read more here.

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Sunday, October 23, 2022

Forbes: How The Fed’s Monetary Policy Has Raised Inflation For Some Americans

By SIMON CONSTABLE

The Fed has a hard job ahead fighting inflation.

But its recent series of interest rate hikes have delivered a substantial increase in the cost of living for more than a few Americans. That’s at odds with the institution’s stated goals. Read more here.

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Tuesday, October 18, 2022

Forbes: How Bad Is Europe’s Energy Problem? Better Than You Think

By SIMON CONSTABLE

There’s a been a lot of scaremongering about Russia and its threats to turn off Europe’s energy supply this winter by conducting ‘maintenance’ on the natural gas pipeline that goes through Ukraine.

But it's a hollow threat. So empty that it beggars belief. Read more here


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Forbes: Get Ready For Another Lumber Rally As Homebuilders Anticipate 2023 Rebound

By SIMON CONSTABLE

Get ready for another lumber rally,

Despite its epic fall since March, lumber could be about to surge once again, experts say. Read more here.

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Monday, October 17, 2022