All posts by Desmond Lachman

Doomed US trade policy

Doomed US trade policy

Trump measures likely to widen trade deficit ...
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Powell discounting external risks

Powell discounting external risks

Gathering storm clouds should worry Federal Reserve ...
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US fiscal policy may burst asset bubble

US fiscal policy may burst asset bubble

Painful repricing of credit will damage emerging markets ...
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Italy may trigger new global crisis

Italy may trigger new global crisis

Economic, political and constitutional troubles converge on Rome ...
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Argentina’s latest IMF trial

Argentina’s latest IMF trial

Macri must pursue enhanced fund programme ...
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The economic consequences of Mr Trump

The economic consequences of Mr Trump

World heading back to 1930s ...
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Emerging markets in la-la land

Emerging markets in la-la land

Denial about likely fallout of Fed tightening ...
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Fed risks roiling global markets

Fed risks roiling global markets

Populist successes point to domestic turmoil ...
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Twin deficit danger of ‘America First’

Twin deficit danger of ‘America First’

Trump unaware of influence of low US savings ...
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Sclerotic productivity hobbles Italy

Sclerotic productivity hobbles Italy

Much-needed economic reform unlikely after election ...
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Difficult first week for new Fed chair

Difficult first week for new Fed chair

Jittery stock markets indicate tough times ahead ...
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Mnuchin’s costly financial tutorial

Mnuchin’s costly financial tutorial

Difficulties for Fed from US tax cut ...
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