Oil Price Collapse

The collapse in oil prices from $110 a barrel down to $30 a barrel took many people by surprise, has Continue reading →

US Follows Chinas Fall

The US stock market mimicked the Chinese market’s fall, though without having to close. “Standard & Poor’s 500 and Dow Continue reading →

China Pops And Drops

Since the yuan devaluation in 2015, the Chinese stock market has slumped. Many believe the slump reflects a slump in Continue reading →

Data That Matters December 2015

China’s Purchasing Manager’s Index fell to 49.6, a shrinkage. Sao Paulo’s reservoirs are down 98%. 20 Americans are now worth Continue reading →

Commodities Crumble

When the stock market falls it fills the news. Partly that’s because it affects people’s retirement accounts, but also because Continue reading →

Is Deflation Here

Deflation is worse than inflation because it is harder to control. At least within segments of the economy, deflation is Continue reading →

Currency Crash Zambia

In yet another example of a currency crash, Zambia’s currency has dropped almost 50% in 2015. China’s slowdown has global Continue reading →

World Reacts To China

China is key to many economies. By some measures, it is already bigger than the US. Because of China’s size Continue reading →