Tag: political

October 21, 2014 0

James Grant Conference Video: Inflation Expectations, Growth, Policy Problems; Europe Has Become Japan

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US Dollar, Euro, Yen, British Pound Forward Curves "Europe Has Become Japan" Seidner says that if he was washed up on an island and could periodically see one chart to let him know the state of the global economy the above chart would be the one as it shows interest rates, implied path of monetary policy, and the divergence between the US and the rest of the world. " From this perspective of the bond market, Europe has become Japan

October 19, 2014 0

Nonperforming Spanish Loans Near All-Time High as Overall Credit Shrinks

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Nonperforming Spanish Loans Near All-Time High as Overall Credit Shrinks Posted by Michael Shedlock at 11:25 AM Disclaimer: The content on this site is provided as general information only and should not be taken as investment advice. All site content, including advertisements, shall not be construed as a recommendation to buy or sell any security or financial instrument, or to participate in any particular trading or investment strategy. The ideas expressed on this site are solely the opinions of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the opinions of sponsors or firms affiliated with the author(s)

October 17, 2014 0

Iran and the Proxy War in Kurdistan

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Links Iran and the Proxy War in Kurdistan October 17, 2014 ( Eric Draitser – NEO ) - In the midst of the war against ISIS (Islamic State) now taking place in both Iraq and Syria, a possible shifting of alliances that could fundamentally alter the balance of power in the region is taking place, and no one seems to have noticed. Specifically, the burgeoning relationship between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the semi-autonomous Kurdistan region of Northern Iraq has the potential to remake the political landscape of the Middle East.