The US, Canada, and EU have implemented fresh tariffs on Chinese-made goods citing unfair international trade…
Year: 2024
Saudi Arabia Petrodollar Agreement
There were speculations that Saudi Arabia ended the Petrodollar Agreement it had with the US; while…
Dutch Disease Syndrome (DDS)– understanding why oil-producing countries are either rich or poor
For readers who are not fond of the concept, DDS is a paradox explaining the tragedy…
OPEC’s tough row to hoe
Gone are the days when OPEC used to be an elitist group dominating the oil market;…
The recent struggle of the Japanese Yen
Since the beginning of 2024, the Yen has been struggling against the US Dollar. On Jan…
War and growth – A simple quantitative review
Most people are able to establish the connection between wars and growth. The net impact is…
US CPI Print Jan-2024
Staying afloat target The U.S. economy reported its headline inflation rate at 3.1% YoY for Jan-2024.…
Canadian labor market numbers Jan-2024
Relatively relaxed entry conditions for part-time employment At the end of 2023, the Canadian labor market…
US $70 Billion Cash Boost – enough to swing Fed’s pendulum?
The US government is set to pump US$70 billion into the economy through business and child…