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The Path to $10,000 Bitcoin
January 16th, 2017
So let’s imagine a scenario in which tens of trillions of at-risk wealth suddenly seek an alternative–any alternative to staying in an asset class that’s circling the drain. As my colleague Davefairtex observed recently, the paint isn’t quite dry ...
Inflation to Hurt UK Consumers in 2017?
January 9th, 2017
Ever since the onset of the financial crisis nearly a decade ago, central banks have been struggling to revive inflationary pressures mostly through easy monetary policy. After all, rising prices can shore up demand and allow businesses to rake ...
Investor optimism, global economic reality may clash in 2017
January 3rd, 2017
The economic outlook for this year looks similar to 2016 – uneven and unspectacular, according to economists worldwide polled by Reuters in December. The result is despite investor optimism about a breakout for the world economy. Many of the ...
Drifting into fascism
December 30th, 2016
Most people regard governments and their central banks as forces for the good. Financial crises and suchlike are therefore blamed on capitalism, and people believe our leaders do their best to pick up the pieces from market failures, because ...
West Africa now has its own digital currency
December 30th, 2016
Senegal will soon begin using a digital currency in 2017. It’s another opportunity for financial technology (fintech) to help emerging markets leapfrog traditional banking systems and bring financial inclusion to more people. If the Senegal roll-out is successful, the ...
Outlook for 2017
December 26th, 2016
We exit 2016 on a tide of investor optimism. At long last, there will be a businessman in charge of the US economy in the form of a new president, and the stimulation he will provide is of tax ...
British Pound vs Dollar, Euro: The Only Way is Up in 2017 Forecasts Nordea
December 22nd, 2016
After one of the worst years in its history, the British Pound could make a comeback in 2017 according to Nordea Market’s FX Strategist Aurelija Augulyte. “2016 was a disaster for the GBP, as the unexpected Brexit vote knocked ...
Gold price forecast for 2017 is lowered
December 12th, 2016
Credit Suisse Group AG (CS) analysts recently lowered their 2017 gold forecast, pointing to slowing sales of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and speculation surrounding how the election could impact interest rates. These analysts cut their full-year forecast to $1,338 per ...
The price of Bitcoin could hit more than $2,000 in 2017
December 7th, 2016
The price of Bitcoin could hit more than $2,000 in 2017 driven by expectations that U.S. President-elect Donald Trump may introduce economic stimulus policies, which could send inflation soaring and propel the dollar to record highs, a report from ...
Gold Standard Approved for Islamic Finance, Opening New Market
December 6th, 2016
Standard is ‘ground-breaking initiative’: World Gold Council SPDR Gold Trust, biggest ETF backed by gold, may qualify Gold is acceptable for the first time as an investment in Islamic finance after the group that sets standards for the industry ...
