HOW MUCH LONGER WILL AMERICA´S REGIONAL BANKS HOLD UP? / THE ECONOMIST

Don’t unleash the zombies How much longer will America’s regional banks hold up? Despite the danger, policymakers must not intervene prematu...

THE BIG PIVOT / CREDIT BUBBLE BULLETIN

The Big Pivot Doug Nolan Germany’s Deutsche Bank CDS spiked 30 higher intraday Friday, to 210 bps – surpassing panicky market levels from la...

THE WEST MUST GIVE UKRAINE WHAT IT NEEDS / THE FINANCIAL TIMES OP EDITORIAL

The west must give Ukraine what it needs This war is a vital national interest of European countries and the US Martin Wolf © James Ferguson...

TRADERS PILE INTO BETS ON GOLD PRICE RALLY / THE FINANCIAL TIMES

Traders pile into bets on gold price rally Options buyers see scope for further gains as banking turmoil boosts metal’s safe haven appeal Ni...

ARGENTINA´S FARMERS CAN´T AFFORD A DROUGHT / GEOPOLITICAL FUTURES

Argentina’s Farmers Can’t Afford a Drought Without an inflow of foreign reserves, the country will struggle to repay its debt or afford impo...

SLEEPWALKING TOWARD ACCIDENTAL CONFLICT / PROJECT SYNDICATE

Sleepwalking Toward Accidental Conflict The argument minimizing the risk of a war between major powers – that today’s globalized, interconne...

THE GREAT BALANCING ACT: CENTRAL BANKS FACE AN EXCRUTIATING TRADE-OFF / THE ECONOMIST

The great balancing act Central banks face an excruciating trade-off They have to choose between financial instability and high inflation. I...