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That’s how fast it can go back. At the end of last week, the gold price was still on the verge of exceeding the $2,000 mark. But then it went back down 1.29% to $1,932.50 per ounce on the last…
Federal Reserve (Fed) Chairman Jerome Powell reiterated the Fed’s position on interest rates in his speech at an IMF-sponsored seminar Thursday (April 21, 2022). The Fed sees inflation running away and wants to use its tools to stop it. “Getting inflation back…
These are certainly special times we are experiencing at the moment, from the virus pandemic, new all-time highs in the stock markets, commodity boom to the war in Ukraine. Investors are certainly thinking about how best to position themselves in…
Mintel has released its latest Thailand Consumer Report 2022, highlighting changing attitudes towards daily life. In addition, the report includes recommendations for brands that incorporate consumer data, market insights, and expert advice that brands need to succeed in today’s dynamic…
Back in January, we pointed out that a food crisis could soon break out. At that time, we reported that the shortage of fertilizers could drive up food prices, especially in developing countries where a large proportion of income is…
The price of gold was only recently able to rise above $2,000 again, helped by the invasion of Ukraine by Russian troops. That was almost 4 weeks ago, and the fighting in Ukraine continues to drag on, while on the…
“You never want a seriuos crisis to go to waste.” Rahm Emanuel, former President Obama’s first chief of staff Whenever major crises occur, be they natural or man-made disasters, shockwaves go through the world’s population. People lose their lives, infrastructure…
2021 was a unique year in many ways, with many events that will probably never be forgotten. The COVID pandemic also dominated 2021 with never-ending lockdowns, restrictions, crazy policies, and even attempts to create a police state. As many people…
What if the next war is not fought by human soldiers but by killer robots? This scenario does not seem as far away as many think, as several countries including the U.S. and Russia are working to acquire this type…
Rising inflation and super-low interest rates, in some countries even negative interest rates, let the real interest rates slide into the minus, which shrinks the purchasing power of ordinary citizens. Many therefore try their luck in stock markets or crypto…
