Global money update: US rebound Monetary trends suggest that US economic prospects were improving relative to the Eurozone before the Gulf War III energy shock. Continue reading
UK housing crash? The Gulf War III mortgage rate shock may be the trigger for the long-term housing cycle to enter its “bust” phase. Continue reading
Another central bank policy mistake? Hawkish officials are fighting the last war, fearing a repeat of the 2022 inflation upsurge despite much weaker money growth. Continue reading
Cyclical vulnerability Energy supply disruption is occurring with key economic cycles in time windows for weakness. Continue reading
Misplaced ISM optimism A rise in the US ISM manufacturing new orders index was expected to be short-lived even before the outbreak of Gulf War III. Continue reading
Why has US bank loan growth surged? A recent pick-up in commercial bank loan growth is unlikely to be a positive signal for economic prospects. Continue reading