by Andrew Moran | Jan 5, 2021 | Articles, Economic Affairs News, Exclusive Member
It seems like China, ground zero for the coronavirus global pandemic, has been relatively unscathed by the public health crisis. Beijing was one of the few major economies to record growth in 2020, thanks to ultra-aggressive fiscal and monetary support. For the last...
by Andrew Moran | Dec 20, 2020 | Articles, Economic Affairs News, Good Reads, Politics
The U.S. Dollar Index, which gauges the greenback against a basket of currencies, recently plunged to its lowest level in nearly three years when it slipped below 90.00. The index has cratered 17% since hitting a peak of 103.00 this past spring, bringing its...
by Andrew Moran | Aug 20, 2020 | Articles, Business News, Economic Affairs News, International, Politics, Social Issues
The U.S. dollar has been on a roller coaster ride in 2020. It went from one of the top-performing currencies in international markets to cratering 7% in only a few months. As the Federal Reserve embarks upon an inflationary campaign and investors become more confident...
by Andrew Moran | Jan 27, 2018 | Economic Affairs News
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin rocked markets Wednesday when he apparently endorsed a weaker U.S. dollar. The comments fueled speculation that the administration in Washington is attempting to depress the Federal Reserve Note to spur trade and boost the national...