Market Sentiment & Lateral Thoughts
THE 2020 surge in investment and speculative holdings of gold is a mixed blessing for price prospects this year.
The reason is that investors have been taking profits after the heady price increase in 2020. They originally purchased gold because … Read the rest
The gold surge and Covid-19 lockdowns are hurting Asian and other jewellers. Traditionally, India and China have been big buyers of the metal. But after the start of the latest bull phase in mid-2019, many more Western investors are buying, … Read the rest
Global debt It is expected to surge to over 342 per cent of GDP or $270 trillion. Much depends on the length of the pandemic and depth of recession
EXTENSIVE global debt is likely to impede economic growth once the … Read the rest
Global leaders, health & economists must hold an international conference to prepare for future epidemics and discuss innovative measures to counter economic crises
A Bretton Woods-style international conference should be held to discuss innovative ways to prepare for epidemics and … Read the rest