Good morning. Harsh weather conditions in Asia point to a potential global shortage of rice. Prices for Thailand white rice 5% broken have soared to their highest levels since 2011, having soared over 50 percent sine the start of the…
Good morning. Fitch Ratings downgraded the U.S. on Tuesday night. Simply put, the country spends too much, and governance is deteriorating, with the recent debt ceiling debacle as a proof point. This marks the first credit downgrade in 12 years. …
Good morning. The Fed’s quarter-point rate hike following the June pause was well telegraphed in advance. But another trend indicates that the Fed – and other central banks around the world – are just about done. That trend is the…
Good Morning. With commercial real estate valuations under pressure, investing in a big city may seem like a dubious prospect right now. However, there are a rising number of people so concerned that it may be a time to buy.…
Good morning. Inflation continues to drop. That’s generally good news, sending the market to new highs for the year. Typically, when inflation drops down, so do commodity prices. But this time around, they may prove a bit stronger than expected.…
Good morning. The United States has started preventing chip exports to China in recent months, citing national security concerns. China is now making its counter-move, by starting up an export curb on key metals. China is a world leader in…
Good morning. Markets continue to bet on a “soft landing” for the economy. Talk of a recession has dwindled as inflation has come down, but the labor market has remained strong. While economic growth has slowed, it hasn’t gone negative. …
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