Nine "Fascinating" Stats About Inflation
In a report on the history (and future) of inflation from Deutsche Bank's Jim Reid, the credit strategist notes that while it may not feel like it, but we live in inflationary times relative to long-t...
China Will "Never" Devalue Currency To Boost Exports, Premier Vows
The Chinese yuan rose for a second day after Premier Li Keqiang echoed previous comments from the PBOC when he stressed that China will not weaponize its currency and will not stoop to competitive dev...
The Massive Pension Crisis Could Add to Gold’s Allure
There’s no sugar coating it: Gold had a rough summer. Between May 31 and August 31, the price of the yellow metal lost about $100 per ounce, or 7.7 percent, as the U.S. dollar continued to drift upw...
Active Management In REITs Makes A Lot Of Sense These Days
From Invesco: The accommodative monetary policies implemented by the US Federal Reserve after the global financial crisis have contributed to a broad-based, sustained economic recovery. However, durin...
3 Reasons to Claim Social Security as Early as Possible
Though your Social Security benefits are calculated based on your highest 35 years of earnings, the age at which you first file for them will dictate your ultimate monthly payout. Eligible recipients ...
Are We Better Prepared For Another Crisis?
From BlackRock: Richard Turnill assesses the risks in the global financial system at the 10-year anniversary of Lehman Brothers’ demise.
The global economy appears to be humming along 10 years after...
