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                        Five Central Banks Meet As Monetary Policy Is Downgraded

EC Five Central Banks Meet As Monetary Policy Is Downgraded

Fixed exchange rates limit the degrees of freedom for policymakers. The breakdown of Bretton Woods in 1971 removed this constraint on official action, and the results were larger budget deficits and higher inflation. The zero bound on interest rates also posed a constraint on behavior. Until this year, despite the long struggle against deflation, the Bank […]
Draghi Calls ‘Helicopter Money’ ‘An Interesting Concept’

Draghi Calls ‘Helicopter Money’ ‘An Interesting Concept’

It’s debatable whether or not the most recent move of the European Central Bank was unexpected, but it certainly sparks a lively discussion on the open market. Not only did the ECB reduce the lending rate on the refinancing facilities from 0.05% to 0% which basically means the banks that are part of the Eurosystem can borrow […]
As Stocks Continue To Climb, Investors Await Next Fed Move

As Stocks Continue To Climb, Investors Await Next Fed Move

U.S. stock markets have made considerable gains over the past month, but investors await the Fed’s next move before feeling confident. The most recent economic reports have reduced concerns that the United States might be heading for a recession and have helped fuel the benchmark S&P 500 index’s 11 percent recovery since mid-February. However, rather […]
MLP ETFs To Buy On Dividend Hunt And Oil Price Bounce

MLP ETFs To Buy On Dividend Hunt And Oil Price Bounce

Amid heightened volatility, oil price has nicely rebounded from the low levels it hit in mid February. This is especially true as the price hit a three-month high in last week’s trading session with U.S. crude climbing above $38 per barrel and Brent popping above $41 per barrel. Impressive gains came on the back of […]
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                        Freedom Of The Hong Kong Press

E Freedom Of The Hong Kong Press

 After the clipping of Mario Draghi’s wings, and the European Central Bank is gaining support after losing it last week. Writing for investorsintelligence.com, C. Dochio sums it up: “The ECB’s surprise rate cut and other stimulus measures initially resulted in weakness for the Euro. However, that slide was turned around in a dramatic fashion. Against the US Dollar, […]
3 Best-Rated Small-Cap Growth Mutual Funds To Invest In

3 Best-Rated Small-Cap Growth Mutual Funds To Invest In

Small-cap growth mutual funds seek to provide a greater growth potential than the large- and mid-cap ones in an improving domestic economy. This is because small-cap stocks are closely tied to the domestic economy and have less international exposure, making them safer bets than their large- and mid-cap counterparts amid sluggish global growth. Companies with […]
EUR/USD Forecast: March, 14-18

EUR/USD Forecast: March, 14-18

EUR/USD moved by the drum of Draghi in a very exciting week: the wide array of measures was not enough to counter the end of new stimulus, at least for now. What’s next? Inflation data stands out this week. Here is an outlook for the highlights of this week and an updated technical analysis for EUR/USD. The ECB met […]
Are We Going Higher In The S&P 500 Index?

Are We Going Higher In The S&P 500 Index?

The extra 22 Billion in USD terms is going to find its way to US based Risk Assets via carry trades from European stimulus Measures. 2060 is the next upside target for the S&P 500 Index (SPY), we will have pullbacks and retracements along the way, but we should be considerably higher over the next […]
Sprott Inc. Announces 2015 Annual Results

Sprott Inc. Announces 2015 Annual Results

TORONTO, March 11, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Sprott Inc. (TSX:SII) (“Sprott” or the “Company”) today announced its financial results for the 12-months ended December 31, 2015. 2015 Financial Overview Assets Under Management (“AUM”) was $7.4 billion as at December 31, 2015, compared to $7.0 billion as at December 31, 2014 and $7.4 billion as at September 30, 2015. Assets […]
Help! Can You Put A Price On Love?

Help! Can You Put A Price On Love?

Can you put a price on love? The unfortunate answer, especially for many millennials trapped in student debt, is “you have to”. Consider the plight of a Jennifer. She writes the “Moneyologist” Help! My fiancee has $90,000 in student loans. Should I call off the wedding? From Jennifer to the Moneyologist Dear Moneyologist, I am in […]