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Putin’s Korean googly confounds the West

NATO and Europe are crying hoarse about North Korean troops being deployed in Russia. According to the Pentagon, about 10,000 North Korean troops are ready to be deployed in the war zone, most of whom are undergoing training in Russia. This would imply strength of about one division.

Another warning

The recent catastrophic floods in Spain’s Valencia region serve as a stark reminder of the intensifying climate challenges facing Europe.

New Age Malady

There was a time prior to the 21st century when Great Britain, now mostly known as the UK, was really great. The same was true about the US and most of Western Europe but the current century has unveiled a different reality; Western countries are still far richer, but Asia, particularly India and China, are indisputably future world leaders.

Europe’s floods

The devastating floods that have ravaged central Europe are a harsh reminder of the unpredictable and destructive forces of nature.

Lower Fed rates could reduce deflation risks

August for central bankers is Jackson Hole month, when the Kansas Federal Reserve Bank has invited leading central bankers, finance ministers, academic professionals and financial market participants since 1974 to discuss current international trends and central bank policy issues in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.