Summary: The hot topics of this week included the reduction of the oil production target by OPEC+, the application of more sanctions on Russia by the EU, and the revelation of the U.S. unemployment rate and the non-farm payrolls for September. Although the unemployment rate remains at low levels, the payrolls showed signs of deceleration. […]
Week in Review: 3-7 October 2022 Read More »
The past weeks in review: The FED raised rates by 0.75 %. No surprise. But the speech was very hawkish and the markets are expecting rates to continue rising until something breaks in the economy or the financial markets. Other central banks have the same stance: attacking high inflation with higher interest rates. The stock
Weeks in Review: 19-30 September 2022 Read More »
Rise and possible fall of the US dollar. How did it become so powerful? What is the petrodollar? The answer to these and other questions in the videos below… Video: How Global Trade Runs on U.S. Dollars | WSJ Channel: Wall Street Journal Video: UNDERSTANDING PETRODOLLAR: US DOLLAR, OIL PRICES & SAUDI ARABIA (EITS #5)
The Dollar as a Reserve Currency – The Rise and Fall of the Petrodollar Read More »
A collection of videos explaining the money supply and the mechanisms of the financial system. Video: Money supply: M0, M1, and M2 | The monetary system | Macroeconomics | Khan Academy Channel: Khan Academy Video: Money creation in a fractional reserve system | Financial sector | AP Macroeconomics | Khan Academy Channel: Khan Academy Video:
Money Supply: M0, M1, M2 and The Financial System Read More »
The past week: The August consumer price index (CPI), a measure of price the inflation, has been released – higher that forecasted by the economists. This was the excuse for the end of the relief rally of the days 7-12 September. And the tumble was big (example: NASDAQ). The markets are negative and bearish. Everybody
Week in Review: 12-16 September 2022 Read More »
A little perspective series trying to foresee the next 6-12 months. Video: Jeffrey Sachs: “We’re in a crisis and it will get worse in the coming months.” Channel: Prague Finance Institute Video: The Big Crash I Predicted Is Upon Us… But It’s Time to Get Rich: Robert Kiyosaki Channel: Stansberry Research Video: Economist: ‘The storm
Perspective: The Coming Months Read More »
A short collection of videos about the precious metals market. Video: Investing in Gold and Silver – An Educational Precious Metals Webinar hosted by Mark Yaxley of SWP Channel: Strategic Wealth Preservation – SWP Video: Gold vs Silver: Expert Shares Top 5 Coins and Bars To Own, Best Mix Channel: Stansberry Research Video:
Investing in Precious Metals – Gold, Silver and Platinum Read More »
A playlist of recent videos about the ongoing and future crisis in Europe. Prepare for the winter! Video: The European Cost Of Living Crisis! Channel: Patrick Boyle Video: ‘It keeps me awake at night’ – how the cost of living crisis is affecting everyday life Channel: Channel 4 News Video: Northern Ireland hit
Energy and Economic Crisis in Europe Read More »
An important week, with the Jackson Hole economic symposium at the top of the interest of the market participants. The Fed seems determined to bring down inflation – the markets got scared on Friday afternoon. Will the trend continue next week? Probably. The FED is Serious…So He Says! Video: Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell speaks
Week in Review: 22-26 August 2022 Read More »
Some relatively pessimistic videos about the current state of affairs in the world. But some facts are true. Listen to a wide variety of opinions and broaden the scope of your macroeconomic analysis. Take your conclusions. Video: Why Recessions May Be Inevitable Channel: CNBC Video: The Global Elites’ Secret Plan for the Next Financial Crisis
Financial Crisis, Recession and Politics – Gloom and Doom, or Reality? Read More »
