Key takeaway: Given the inability of central banks to accurately assess risks, one must question their ability to manage policy in a manner that produces a soft landing or avoids a global recession. Our belief
On Wednesday, the US Federal Reserve raised its short-term interest rates by 75 basis points, to a range of 2.25% to 2.50% from a range of 1.5%-1.75%, their highest level since December 2018. If you’ve been following
As we prepare for the USMidterms, I'm thinking more about #2024 & what I'd advise the next US president. The one key area I would tell her/him, get rid of as many current Federal Reserve
A Myriad of Changes in a Disrupted World The plastics industry is one that is highly dependent on energy and water for its operation. Both climate change, and the related weather and drought impacts, as well
Since it’s been a one-way street negative market narrative during the recent sell-off, I thought it may be helpful to put down a list of positives and negatives on the economy and markets. Despite what
There is a lot of market discussion about an upcoming recession caused by the Federal Reserve tightening monetary policy as they attempt to combat the scourge of a dual supply chain and commodity-driven inflation spike.
By now, everyone has seen a daily deterioration of the global stock markets. The US has been driving the movement with declines between 1-4%+ and only a smattering of mini rallies of 1-3%+. The S&P
Where we’ve been, where we are and where we’re going May 2022 Report Introduction Although space has captivated the minds of many Americans since the 1960s, it is only in the last two decades that real strides
Food insecurity is a grave concern. We must act now with a multilateral initiative to bolster food security. The alternative is dire: more hunger, more poverty, and more social unrest—especially for countries that have struggled
Had a great time discussing the coming food shortages and insecurity from a combo of Ukraine war and droughts in US and Brazil. Water availability is a major problem for this year and every year going
