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All items tagged DeflationGlobal Must Read ArticlesJanuary 29, 2009 | World Leaders Powerless in DavosKlaus Schwab, President and Founder of the WEF, has stated that the 39th forum will be one of convalescence of the world economy. ++ Well, nothing is less sure. ++ Recently the crisis has hit both Asia and Brazil, both expected to be exempt. ++ The biggest problem is that confidence seems to have disappeared among the G20. ++ Behind the numerous statements advocating a global response and ... MoreDecember 8, 2008 | Fighting Deflation and Tempering InflationThe European Central Bank is forecasting annual inflation rates for 2009 at 1.1 to 1.7% and for 2010 at 1.5 to 2.1%. ++ Yet, Interest rates are being cut below these markers. ++ Banking officials claim that “twenty per cent inflation is ultimately not as harmful as 5 per cent deflation.” ++ Buying longer-dated government bonds, adding short-dated securities to balance sheets, and even imposing ... MoreNovember 10, 2008 | Beware DeflationDeflation is the financial threat that might catch us unaware. ++ Relief from high food and oil prices is pleasant, but extreme price drops could signal economic havoc. ++ For now, falling prices will suppress inflation (5% in the US and 9% in Asia in 2008), and service industry prices are less volatile than raw goods, providing economic stability. ++ Ultimately, deflation threatens loan ... More |
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