Economics Archives - Page 13 of 22

June 12, 2018June 12, 2018

UK, Russian oligarchs & Law of Unintended Consequences

The British government’s threats and actions against Russian oligarchs could bring in their wake the Law of Unintended Consequences.

The aim is to clamp down on oligarchs who are close to President Vladimir Putin’s regime. The retaliatory move is based … Read the rest

May 31, 2018July 26, 2018

Long hot summer awaits Italy & eurozone

Update: The key question is whether Italy’s populist government will eventually exit from the eurozone & precipitate a financial crisis.

Be wary of Italy’s bond and stock market relief rally following former academic Giuseppe Conte appointment as prime minister of … Read the rest

May 11, 2018May 12, 2018

Oil prices expected to fall from present highs as panic subsides

Seven Reasons why oil super bulls could be wrong

Crude oil prices are expected to decline from their highest levels since November 2014, despite worries about US sanctions on Iran and a potential conflict with Israel.

They are only likely … Read the rest

May 3, 2018May 12, 2018

Soaring government & private debt is worrying global financial authorities

They fear a rise in interest rates could cause global financial and economic downturn

THE world’s financial authorities are concerned about a massive surge in global government and private debt. They fear that a rise in interest rates could cause … Read the rest