SNB on the defensive at Jackson Hole
By James Alexander via Historinhas | Although it appeared that the VSPs gathered in Jackson Hole could only worry about non-existent inflation, I detected a defensiveness too.
By James Alexander via Historinhas | Although it appeared that the VSPs gathered in Jackson Hole could only worry about non-existent inflation, I detected a defensiveness too.
Could emerging markets spillovers push developed ones into recession?
Brazil’s financial markets are being hit by political turmoil, economic deterioration and external factors.
The Chinese authoritiess’ failure to prevent a stock exchange meltdown is casting serious doubts on economic prospects and so fuelling further losses.
On the policy front the Chinese state continues to wield its influence over large parts of the real economy.
US consumer confidence surged to 101.5 in August thanks to the positive evolution of the labour market.
The adjustment is serious and is a reaction to the eruption of China’s triple bubble: credit, real estate and stock markets.
LONDON | UBS | Lower oil prices are evaluated as essentially “a wash” for the US economy.
Flash manufacturing PMI for August and IMF decision bring more negative news for China.
FOMC members need more evidence that inflation is moving toward their goal and the improvement in the labour market is sufficient and sustainable.