Inflation and GDP, two key economic indicators, are often presented as objective measures of well-being, but their interpretation is not always as neutral as it seems. In the public economic narrative, their use has at times led to distortions that affect the perception of real purchasing power and growth. Milton Friedman’s critique is gaining renewed …
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The war in Iran is over – Prices are skyrocketing, wages are disappearing, the cost of living is increasing
The economic suffocation is returning more severely, as the new wave of price increases threatens to flatten consumers’ purchasing power. With wages stagnating and the prices of basic goods soaring, everyday life is turning into an endless struggle for survival. An uncontrolled increase in the cost of living is already at the gates, ready to …
Eurozone inflation brings new interest rate hikes from the ECB
A new surge in eurozone inflation has reignited fears of a prolonged wave of deflation and left the European Central Bank facing tough decisions. The surge in energy prices due to the geopolitical crisis in the Middle East and the war in Iran is defying expectations of price stabilization. Eurostat data showed that inflation in …
The world is moving from a regime of deflationary globalization to a regime of geopolitical inflation
Investors around the world continue to act as if the AI boom is more important than the bond market. And they are giving US President Donald Trump the opportunity to counter the high gas prices with record performance on Wall Street – where the richest 10% of households own 90% of the stock market. The …
Risk of hyperinflation in the US – The Persian Gulf Kingdoms will not buy surplus dollars, but yuan
Geopolitical developments affect the global economy in real time and the US no longer has the power to deal with the consequences of the crises it causes. We are already in a new era and the war with Iran is probably the last one that America makes as a superpower. Although the stock market has …
The oil shock brings Central Banks into conflict with Governments
Risks to global inflation remain strongly on the upside, as the oil price shock may have longer-lasting and more persistent knock-on effects than initially expected, according to new analysis by Trust Economics. The report’s key finding is that the deflation of inflation in the coming years may prove much slower, particularly in advanced economies and …
USA: The real economy is collapsing, while the historic highs of the stock market show a false picture
President Trump’s panic about the unpleasant situation he faces and the risk of losing his position, comes from the real economy and specifically from the high cost of living with gasoline reaching $4.50 a gallon. The high cost of living for American citizens and the collapse in the polls forced President Trump to cancel Project …
Turkey’s Economy is collapsing
The Turkish economy is facing an unprecedented crisis, as noted, inflation has skyrocketed to record levels, with a huge deviation from forecasts. This unfavorable situation has caused a wave of business closures and intense social and economic instability in the country, with Recep Tayyip Erdogan being called upon to take immediate measures. In particular, after …
The explosion of inflation will cause social explosions and the collapse of the political system
Consumers increasingly find themselves receiving inferior goods and services at higher prices. Living standards have declined significantly in recent years, and the trend is worsening, fueling simmering social anger. Yet for the elite that dominates opinion-forming, it is business as usual as consumption is accelerated by the 10% of those connected to Wall Street who …
Americans face explosive price increases, an energy shock, and continued pressure on incomes
The US-Israeli choice to strike Iran leaves Americans facing explosive price increases, an energy shock and persistent pressure on incomes, in a development that threatens to turn into a widespread economic crisis. The US economy is heading towards a full-scale financial turmoil, as the latest data shows that inflation not only persists, but is accelerating …