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Inflation: Understanding its Impact on the Economy

Tom Spencer

Since 2008, the rate of inflation in the U.S. For example, the Federal Reserve aims to achieve 2% inflation as an ideal benchmark to avoid its counterpart, deflation. Businesses also need to pay more for inputs, like raw materials and labour, leading them to scale back production or further increase prices.

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Argentine Central Bank Chief Quits in Currency Dispute; Hyperinflation On the Way?

MishTalk

On Tuesday evening, Argentine President Cristina Fernández accused Juan Carlos Fábrega, head of Argentina’s central bank, of " provoking a devaluation of the peso ". In response Head of Argentine Central Bank Quits. There was a sharp sell-off in the benchmark Merval stock index after Mr Fábrega’s departure was announced.

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Can we rely on LIBOR? - Tom Spencer consulting blog

Tom Spencer

At this stage, it is unclear whether the investigations will uncover any wrongdoing, and Bremmer notes that no banks or individuals have actually been charged. If banks have engaged in collusive behaviour to manipulate LIBOR, then this is a serious cause for concern. How concerned should we actually be? The LIBOR calculation.

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3 Steps to Cultivate an Innovation Culture

Organizational Talent Consulting

The proven benefits of innovation include: increased competitive advantage improved operational productivity reduced costs and increased revenue improved commercial value enhanced problem-solving One modern innovation that is impressive to watch is SpaceX's reusable Falcon 9 (watch the video below). million per launch. & Gołembski, G.

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Emerging Market Contagion Spreads; Argentina, Venezuela, Turkey Roundup; 50% Tax on Internet Purchases

MishTalk

The Turkish lira plunged to a record and South Africa’s rand fell yesterday to a level weaker than 11 per dollar for the first time since 2008. While Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa were the engines of global growth following the financial crisis in 2008, emerging markets now pose a threat to world financial stability.

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Clash of Generations - Boomers vs. Millennials: Attitude Change Will Disrupt Wall Street and Corporate America

MishTalk

A majority of Millennials reported buying a product that had a social benefit and 84% of a generation that accounts for more than $1 trillion in U.S. Bank of America Corp., Seventy-one percent told the researchers that they would “rather go to the dentist than listen to what banks are saying.” Bank failures are distant memories.

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Reality Check: How Fast is China Growing? Global Recession at Hand

MishTalk

Debt matters - $30 Trillion – up $9 trillion since 2008 Debt is 200-300% of GDP counting Shadow Banks. If the average interest rate is 7% (banks 6% shadow banks 10%), economy would need to grow 21% in real terms to service debt. Since that cannot happen, banks cannot make loans without injections from PBOC.

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