The Eurozone is Slowing, and the ECB Isn’t Prepared
The European central bank has no ammunition left with which to address any serious economic downturn.
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China’s Slowdown is Exposing the Cracks in the Global Economy
Since 2008, China has amassed a mountain of debt, and continues to operate countless "zombie" companies and money-losing factories.
The Fed Is Seizing Even More of the Marketplace
The Fed is prepared to squeeze out what little is left of the free market forces in the debt market. The Fed wants full control so it can do "whatever it takes" to keep interest rates from rising above its very-low targets.
What Happens to Europe When Germany’s Economy Slows?
Germany’s role as the locomotive and economic leader of the entire bloc has been crucial for the last decade.
What the World’s Central Banks are Planning for Brexit
The monetary czars at the world’s central banks are coming to terms with the fact that a no-deal Brexit now seems to be the most likely outcome.
As Lending Standards Fall, Worries of a New Bust Rise
New research is sparking fears that junk debt could trigger a repeat of the 2008 crash.
Venezuela: Poster Child for Socialism
Many still to this day will not admit that the devastation witnessed in Venezuela is a problem inherent to socialism.
The Threat of a US Government Debt Trap
It is challenging to see how governments can escape from their debt traps when interest rates rise above the levels currently forecasted.
The Tragedy of the Euro (and Who is Truly to Blame)
Italy’s problems are yet to descend into a Greek-style crisis, but that is the direction of travel. And Italy is far more serious than Greece because of its sheer size.
Will Policy Makers Turn a Global Economic Slowdown Into a Crisis?
It is easy to blame weakening global markets on Trump, but it would be dangerous to believe that's the real cause of the slowdown.
