It is not just U.S. inflation that is surging. Other countries have followed the U.S. lead and pumped massive liquidity into their economies. For instance, Brazil had double-digit inflation, Mexico had 6.24% inflation, and South Africa had 5% inflation. Brazil: In October Brazil announced that it had broken the double-digit inflation mark at 10.25%. The last time this happened was in 2016. In November they announced that as of October annual inflation was up slightly more to 10.67% with monthly inflation of 1.16%. In addition, Brazil is suffering from 14.1% unemployment resulting in a Misery Index of 24.77%. Currently, the U.S. Misery Index is less than half that at 10.82%. UK Inflation … [Read more...]
Believe Your Own Eyes: Central Banks FOLLOW the Market
Many investors believe that the market follows the FED's monetary leadership. This sounds right because the FED is the 500 pound gorilla in the market right? It has Trillions of dollars at its disposal and isn't afraid to use it. But is this actually the case? Believe Your Own Eyes: Central Banks FOLLOW the Market By Elliott Wave International 3 Videos + 8 Charts = Opportunities You Need to See. Join this free event hosted by Elliott Wave International and you'll get a clear picture of what's next in a variety of U.S. markets. After seeing these videos and charts you will be ready to jump on opportunities and sidestep risks in some major markets. This free … [Read more...]