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One take away from the earliest days of this new year is that the global central banks are intending to stick with dovish policies, come what may...

The December payrolls report was a disappointing 145K, missing expectations of 160K (and the whisper number of 180K), and 111K lower from the downward revised 256K in December (revised from 266K).

"We are constantly exploring new ways to invest in our people..."

The global economy and financial system are both running on the last toxic fumes of financialization and globalization...

"In the space of a few days we appear to have swung full circle; with investors seemingly convinced that the problems in the Middle East appear to have settled down, at least for the time being,"

In practice, this entails the central bank targeting different interest rates for loans and deposits. Such loans can also be restricted to specific sectors, such as renewable energy...

"2019 was the worst year on record and the first year to show an overall decline in retail sales." 

“This is a weapon that you can’t see or hear,” said a defense ministry official. 

...a comprehensive look at China’s efforts to grow its influence in countries around the world, particularly in Africa and South Asia.

...the world economy is struggling with a lack of affordability in finished goods and services. This lack of affordability is what causes oil and other commodity prices to tend to fall, rather than to rise.

The money was diverted to pay a $1 million legal settlement, pay for a trip to Dubai, and invest in a luxury time share...

Three things are certain: death, taxes and quants suing other quants for stealing their secret, money-making algo sauce.

...if you travel across the state from New Jersey to Ohio, it'll cost $61.20. In 2008, it cost just $15.25. 

"Betting markets have a spotty record as a poll predictor. Our take: be reactive, not proactive, and let plausible policy paths guide you."

The central bank gold-buying spree is expected to continue into 2020 as countries continue to create a hedge against geopolitical risk and diversify their reserves away from the US dollar...

Why? Because their pay literally depends on it.