Tag: Interest Rates
The Debt Bomb That Could Blow in 2019
The Fed were planning to ‘normalise’ monetary policy very slowly. They didn’t expect much turbulence. The truth is that it’s not shaping out to be that way. Markets have been jolting all year.
More Fear Creeping into the Market
The Fed is looking at one more interest rate hike this year and three in 2019…or so they said. But investors aren’t buying it.
Bargains on Offer as the Market Stumbles
Buying is back on the menu. In fact, investors haven’t been this giddy since the volatility shock in February earlier this year.
This Occupancy Has Better Accuracy Than Central Bankers
Monetary policy is part art, part science. Central bankers don’t know what higher or lower interest rates will do. They have some idea. But they really don’t know for sure.
You Pay a Hefty Price for Central Bankers’ Folly
How much do you think central bankers make? Go on, give me your best guess? Most of these people are rich before they ever enter the role.
Watch Out: Today’s Financial House of Cards Is Getting Shaky
Like that one uncle whose hip starts to hurt when it’s about to rain, folks are starting to feel that something ain’t right. We believe that uneasiness is well-founded… Here’s why.
What You Should Do If You’re Close to Retirement
To jump or not to jump out of a volatile market, that’s the question the mainstream is asking right now. What if you’re close to retirement and you’re just holding the market right now?
The October Effect Theory
October is bad for markets. At least that’s according to the so-called October Effect theory. Apparently, investors get nervous this time of the year, so markets are more prone to declines.
This Could Threaten China’s Growth
The general rule is high interest rates slow an economy and low interest rates speed it up. China’s priority is the latter. To most, this seems foolhardy.
$1.4 Million…Right Down into the Drain
The value of our money is disappearing before our eyes. Ironically, it’s the enigmatic British artist Banksy who personifies this sentiment best.
Watching the Fed with Interest
The Fed must surely realise the ‘low for longer’ strategy has painted them into a corner…damned if they do and damned if they don’t.
Why You Should Start Preparing for a Financial Crisis Between 2019-2021
It’s coming. We’ve dodged the bullet this year. But we may want to start preparing for a crisis sometime between 2019 and 2021!
Argentina’s Economic Lifejacket isn’t What it Seems
The Argentinean peso started diving in April. To stop the freefall, the central bank raised interest rates from 27% to 40%. Argentina now has the highest interest rates in the world.
America’s Finances Seem Fishy
Argentina is a banana republic with a high deficit and a currency crisis. America needs to be cautious if it wants to avoid the same fate.
Red Alarm at the Reserve Bank
Last week, Reserve Bank Governor, Adrian Orr, announced that the OCR would remain at 1.75%…as expected. You can interpret that to mean — they’re worried.