Stagflation – The Silent Killer of Financial Markets
Economists fear stagflation much the same way doctors fear a disease for which there is no effective treatment. Today, with the Middle East in turmoil once again and oil trading above $90 a barrel, th...
Learning
Mar 25
8 min read
Demand vs. Supply at Central Banks
The central bank is not an all-powerful regulator of the economy. It is a precise instrument, tailored to a single specific task: managing the cost of money to influence demand. But the economy is not...
Commodities
Mar 12
10 min read
What Will Happen if Oil Reaches $150 or $200 per Barrel?
Imagine: conflict in the Middle East spirals out of control. The Strait of Hormuz is closed – almost 20% of the world's oil supplies pass through it. The market instantly loses 15-20 million barrels p...
