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The world of geopolitics is a complex and intricate web where every action can trigger a ripple effect that reverberates globally. This past weekend, we saw this principle in action as two major conflicts, the Israel-Iran war, and the Ukraine-Russia war, escalated significantly. The implications of these developments are far-reaching, with potential impacts on the U.S. economy and the upcoming presidential election. The shift in the Israel-Iran conflictUp until this past weekend, the Israel-Iran conflict was primarily a proxy war. Iran was funding groups like Hamas and Hezbollah to wage war ag...
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By The Conversation Steve Schifferes , City, University of London Where is the global economy heading in 2023? After all the challenges of last year, it's a question we ask with trepidation. Just as the economy was dealing with the ongoing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February ramped up inflation. Significant rises in the cost of vital items such as food and energy created a cost of living crisis that has engulfed households and businesses. Central banks reacted with a raft of interest-rate hikes, while a wave of industrial action saw workers in many countr...
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In his podcast addressing the markets today, Louis Navellier offered the following commentary. China’s economic activity is still contracting based on its official Caixin Purchasing Managers Index (PMI), which slipped to 49 in December, down from 49.4 in November. Analysts at Nomura said, “A large wave of Covid inflections has swept across the country since early December, which resulted in a sharp disruption to mobility, shipment and business activity.” That is the bad news. Q3 2022 hedge fund letters, conferences and more The good news is that as the Chinese population achieves “herd immunit...
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In this chart, we visualize the world’s GDP using data from the IMF, showcasing the biggest economies and the share of global economic activity that they make up. Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is a broad indicator of the economic activity within a country. It measures the total value of economic output—goods and services—produced within a given time frame by both the private and public sectors. Q3 2022 hedge fund letters, conferences and more The GDP HeavyweightsThe global economy can be thought of as a pie, with the size of each slice representing the share of global GDP contributed by each co...
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By The Conversation Lorenzo Fioramonti, University of Surrey; Ida Kubiszewski, UCL; Paul Sutton, University of Denver, and Robert Costanza, UCL The world population has just hit a new record: 8 billion. As is often the case, there are heated debates about the planet's so-called "carrying capacity" – the total number of people who can live on Earth sustainably. Experts are generally divided into two camps. There are those who argue that we need to drastically reduce the human population to avoid ecological catastrophe. And then there are those who believe that technology will find smart solutio...
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By The Conversation Crypto assets are infamous for being highly speculative and volatile, but it is their "debt problems" that have once again made headlines. Since November 2021, the total value of cryptocurrencies has now fallen from a peak of over US$3 trillion (£2.6 trillion) to circa US$830 billion (£706 billion). This has coincided with a major downturn in global markets due to interest rates going up, but falling prices also reflect a series of collapses and bankruptcies within the industry. These include the Terra Luna blockchain, lender Celsius, the Voyager exchange/brokerage, hedge f...
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What Is Supply Chain Security?Software supply chain security helps protect all components, processes, and activities related to building and deploying software. The software supply chain encompasses the entire software development life cycle (SDLC), including proprietary and third-party code, interfaces and protocols, development practices and tools, infrastructure and deployment methods, and physical components. Q2 2022 hedge fund letters, conferences and more Development teams are responsible for securing the supply chain of software products and providing proof of security efforts to consum...
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Surpassing the $100 trillion mark is a new milestone for global economic output. Although growth keeps trending upwards, the recovery that was expected in the post-pandemic period is looking strained. Because of recent conflicts, supply chain bottlenecks, and subsequent inflation, global economic projections are getting revised downwards. Q2 2022 hedge fund letters, conferences and more Find A Qualified Financial AdvisorFinding a qualified financial advisor doesn't have to be hard. SmartAsset's free tool matches you with up to 3 fiduciary financial advisors in your area in 5 minutes. Each advi...
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The rise of fintech has been a wake up call for legacy financial institutions. Consumers have wanted cheaper and more convenient banking solutions for years, yet traditional banks have historically lagged behind in technological development. Regulatory restrictions in the finance industry meant established banks rarely had to worry about new competition. Because of this, for over a century the cost of financial services remained consistently expensive. Q3 2021 hedge fund letters, conferences and more Banks can no longer downplay the importance of fintech or rely on their reputation alone to re...
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Evergrande’s debt issues are a symptom of China’s deep structural problems. If the crisis spills over wider, gold may benefit, but we are still far from such a scenario. Q3 2021 hedge fund letters, conferences and more Evergrande Is Struggling To Meet The Interest Payments____ Beijing, we have a problem! Evergrande, one of China’s largest real estate developers and biggest companies in the world, is struggling to meet the interest payments on its debts. As the company has more than $300 billion worth of liabilities, its recent liquidity problems have sparked fears in the financial markets. The...
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