| Cosima F. Barone | Vol. XIII - Issue #234 | Jun. 16, 2014 |
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
Central Banks' Profligacy
Financial markets applauded with both hands after the ECB’s announcements. Peculiarly, an ECB governor went even farther explaining that it was not that important if monetary policies end up dramatically inflating the asset bubble, since the central bank has to care about inflation at the consumer level exclusively. So, the new legend could be that asset bubbles and consumer’s inflation are not related one to the other (???). ... Read more
Time to Invest in Graphene?
Graphene is a “wonder material” in modern physics: strong and flexible, with thermal and electrical conductivity as well as optical purity! All these qualities might substantially improve a number of technologies used across the economic spectrum, such as... ... Read more
A Glance At World's Insightful News
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The United States and the United Nations announced the 72-hour pause early Friday, a diplomatic bolt-from-the-blue that will set the stage for arduous negotiations between Israel and Hamas.
By MICHAEL R. GORDON and MARK LANDLER
The New York Times, Aug. 01, 2014
A rally in the dollar is picking up steam, as signs of accelerating U.S. growth bolster investor expectations that the Federal Reserve in the coming year will raise interest rates for the first time since the financial crisis.
By James Ramage and Chiara Albanese
The Wall Street Journal, Aug. 01, 2014
The calm that pervaded financial markets for months evaporated as stocks dropped in Europe and the U.S., with the Dow industrials suffering their worst one-day loss since February.
By Chris Dieterich
The Wall Street Journal, Aug. 01, 2014
West African leaders quickened the pace of their response on Thursday as fatalities mounted amid the worst known outbreak of the deadly Ebola virus.
By ADAM NOSSITER and DENISE GRADY
The New York Times, Aug. 01, 2014
Trade body faces credibility crisis as Bali agreement collapses
By Shawn Donnan, World Trade Editor, and Amy Kazmin in New Delhi
Financial Times, Aug. 01, 2014
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US jobs data in view after bond yields rise
By Jamie Chisholm, Global Markets Commentator
Financial Times, Aug. 01, 2014
Argentina's default on $29 billion in debt brought a stock-market selloff and finger pointing by the Argentine government and creditors. But investors held out hope that a resolution to the crisis could be reached.
By Nicole Hong
The Wall Street Journal, Aug. 01, 2014
For a nation that went through a devastating default 13 years ago, the collective memory of what a real economic default feels like is still fresh.
By ALEXANDARA STEVENSON and IRENE CASELLI
The New York Times, Aug. 01, 2014
Regulators may lift a threat hanging over BlackRock and Fidelity
By Gina Chon in Washington and Stephen Foley in New York
Financial Times, Jul. 31, 2014
New negotiations after US puts pressure on Israel over civilian toll
By Geoff Dyer in Washington and John Reed in Jerusalem
Financial Times, Aug. 01, 2014
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Wage growth is needed to keep households spending
By Henny Sender
Financial Times, Aug. 01, 2014
Stocks in Asia fell, with Australia leading the losses, as the region lost ground after a substantial overnight selloff in the U.S.
By Daniel Inman
The Wall Street Journal, Aug. 01, 2014
The stock market ended July with the sharpest decline in the Standard & Poor’s 500-stock index since April, while the Dow Jones industrial index lost all of its gains for the year.
By JEFF SOMMER
The New York Times, Aug. 01, 2014
Salaries fail to keep pace with inflation
By Ben McLannahan in Tokyo
Financial Times, Jul. 31, 2014
The trade relationship extends far beyond the Mistral-class warships France is building for Russia, and includes sophisticated satellite equipment, fighter-jet engines, machine tools and even sniper rifles.
By Matthew Dalton
The Wall Street Journal, Aug. 01, 2014
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