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The Chinese are propping up their market. The Chinese government has swooped in to prop up the country’s flailing markets, Axios’ Kate Marino writes. Driving the news: A top economic official said today the government would take action to boost the economy, and that it would introduce policies that are… Read More »Chinese Bonds Yield Increases

Where as there is no disputing the inflation is raging, we could very much prolong it if we continue to expect more of it. Both regular people and Wall Street sophisticates are ratcheting up expectations for inflation, in what wonks worry could be the start of a self-fulfilling prophecy, Matt… Read More »Inflation Expectations

China dominates the smart phone market with almost 3x as many phones as the US. Having been one of the first major tech events to be cancelled due to the coronavirus outbreak in early 2020, Mobile World Congress 2021 was one of the first events to bring back in-person attendees… Read More »Still Alot of Dumb Phones

The Acquisitions have continued in upper part of the market. With many expecting to fight this out in the courts. An increasingly hostile regulatory climate hasn’t stopped Big Tech giants from continuing to seal billion-dollar deals. Why it matters: There could be a clock on this. President Biden’s antitrust enforcers… Read More »Acquisitions Continue

Inflation is on the rise, we have to look back to the ’80. Inflation continued its relentless surge in February, driving the rate of consumer price increases to a new generational high. The new numbers include precious few signs of inflation abating —and mostly don’t reflect the impact of the Ukraine… Read More »Consumer Price Index Continues to Rise

As Russian attacks Europe’s Breadbasket, Wheat prices are increasing sharply. Russia’s invasion means bread prices will soar in some of the world’s poorest, most fragile countries, potentially igniting a cycle of instability, Matt writes. Driving the news: Wheat prices shot to a record $12.94 per bushel, and are up an… Read More »Wheat Is Going Through the Roof

This is beginning to feel like 2008, in some ways the situation is not as dire as pointed out below the 2008 price with inflation would be $5.50 and cars are getting much better mileage. That all said this will hit discretionary income and contribute to cost of goods as… Read More »Gas Records Are Being Set

Even before the war erupted the price of metal was already increasing. Prices for metals crucial to manufacturing — especially the auto industry — continued to soar, Matt writes. Why it matters: This is part of the inflationary shock of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and the world’s response to it,… Read More »Precious Metals