*I believe so and this is why… (A quick synopsis)http://www.federalreserve.gov/boarddocs/snloansurvey/ Looking at the trend from the past several Senior Loan Officer Surveys, we have seen lending standards for banks and consumers tighten, while demand has receded and spreads of loan rates verse the banks’ cost of funds are rising. We expect when the next wave […]
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1. What effects has globalization had on reducing inflation, and are we finished reaping its benefits? 2. How linked is the US consumer to the consumers of the world. Will a slow down in US consumption mean a global slow-down? 3. Will (or has) inflation begun to trend up to more historic levels and why? […]
The purpose of this blog, the way I see it, is to provide the reader with my opinion on current economic trends and conditions. I think the Blog’s name speaks pretty much for itself. Fiat Economics is backed only by the good faith and credibility of its writer, in this case me… I will try […]