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Federal Deficit Spending (Quarterly) And Inflation Appendix Footnotes
This article concludes the analysis of the correlation patterns between quarterly Federal Deficit Spending (FDS) and Consumer Inflation (CPI). Pexels The last of the three types of inflation patterns (time periods with no significant inflation trends) is the subject of analysis here. The other two types of patterns (inflation surges1 and disinflation/deflation surges2) were analyzed previously. The conclusion […]
Natural Gas: Buying The Dip
Natural gas on the Nymex had a very volatile week before closing 3% lower than the previous one at $1.92. EIA reported on Thursday a build of 92 Bcf in working underground stocks. Total inventory is currently at 2,425 bcf, 22.1% higher y/y, 37% above the 5-year average. Both percentages are beginning to appear at […]
Pre Asia Open: Yet Another Crossroads For Equity Markets
Equity bulls are at a crossroads amid the significant recalibration of expectations across the US rates landscape prompting a reevaluation of their outlook and strategy in navigating the evolving market dynamics. Unsplash Last week, global equity markets received a much-needed boost from strong corporate earnings, providing relief amidst persistently high inflation readings. The uptick in the three-month […]
Americans Are Increasingly Negative About China
Data by Gallup shows that Americans’ views of China have continued to worsen after 2018. Unsplash The deterioration started with the U.S.-China trade war under President Donald Trump, continued during the coronavirus pandemic that originated in China and has recently taken on yet another dimension among concerns about widespread Chinese tech and industrial espionage and subversion as well as continued human rights abuses […]
Gains From Energy
Last week the WSJ published an interesting chart, reproduced below. It was in an article ominously titled America’s Economy Is No. 1. That Means Trouble. The chart shows that US share of global GDP has been increasing for over a decade. We’ve gone from 21% in 2011 to 26% this year. Pexels It’s an amazing performance. A consistent […]
GBP/USD Weekly Forecast: Fight Upwards After Long-Term Depth Was Challenged
Pexels The GBP/USD begun last week by hitting a five month low, but then started to battle its ways upwards and went into this weekend having produced rather polite climb. The GBP/USD will begin trading this week near the 1.24880 ratio, which is an accomplishment considering the currency pair touched a low around 1.22970 on Monday […]
XRP Price Prediction: Analyst Says Prepare For 700% Jump To $4, Here’s When
The bullish predictions for the XRP price are back, even with the bulls struggling to push the crypto on a price surge. EGRAG, a cryptocurrency expert, has made one of these positive forecasts, which is that there will be a price spike of tremendous magnitude. According to the analyst’s recent post on social media, Ripple (XRP-X) could reach the […]
WTI Crude Oil Weekly Forecast: Slight Move Higher
Unsplash WTI Crude Oil finished last week’s trading within the stronger part of its weekly technical chart and may remain a speculative favorite in the coming days. WTI Crude Oil finished the week of trading near the 83.640 level, this after attaining a high earlier on Friday near the 84.450 mark. The commodity started last week […]
Ripple Vs SEC Lawsuit Update: Here’s What To Expect Next Week
The post Ripple Vs SEC Lawsuit Update: Here’s What To Expect Next Week appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News. Pexels Last week, the legal battle between Ripple and the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) progressed to trial, with many expecting a soon resolution. Attorney James K. Filan announced a new schedule from Magistrate Judge Sarah Netburn, targeting the motion […]
Louis Gave’s “Anti-Fragile Asset Of Choice”
The Strategic Investment Conference has dominated my week in the best way possible. I’ve spoken with several friends we’ve had here on Global Macro Update, including Felix Zulauf, Louis Gave, and Pippa Malmgren. Pexels A few themes keep coming up. One is the increased importance of stock picking, as the market broadens out, no longer wholly dominated by […]
