Saturday, July 31, 2021

Forbes: Expect Inflation To Surge In Japan, But Fall In The UK

By SIMON CONSTABLE 

The current global surge in inflation may have started in the U.S. but it won’t end there, new research shows. It’s likely to show up in other places too.

“Recent currency movements imply that inflation will accelerate in Japan,” states a recent report from economics analytics company HCWE & Co. Read more here.

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Friday, July 30, 2021

Forbes: Gold Buying Keeps On Going Despite Waning COVID Woes

 By SIMON CONSTABLE

The waning COVID-19 pandemic hasn’t stopped investors from piling into gold bullion so far this year. Read more here.


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Thursday, July 29, 2021

CBS Eye on the World with John Batchelor: Scotland waits on First Minister's promised Freedom Day

 By SIMON CONSTABLE


Listen here.

Edinburgh Castle
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Forbes: The Right Global Corporate Tax Rate Is Far Lower Than You Think

By SIMON CONSTABLE

The U.S. has done an amazing job of rallying 130 countries together to push for a global minimum tax on corporate profits. That’s great news in terms of organization.

The bad news is the rate they are planning to charge corporations. Read more here


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Forbes: Central Banks Are Considering Digital Currencies, And That Should Worry You

 By SIMON CONSTABLE

Central banks, such as the Bank of England are considering introducing digital currencies along side their paper money. Whatever the stated motivation for doing so, it should worry you. Here's why:


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Forbes: Stock Up On Coffee Now, Prices Are Headed Higher

By SIMON CONSTABLE

ts time to stock your cabinets full of coffee. The price of your cup of morning joe, your latte, your cappuccino is going higher. Read more here.


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