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The WEC 2016 Orlando

November 14, 2016

This year’s World Economic Conference held in Orlando included people from more than 30 countries. This has become almost like a College reunion. We are looking at holding one perhaps in 6 months in Hong Kong. We will keep you posted. This will be after the next election in France. Yes Donald Trump was here […]

Trump Tackles Student Loans

November 14, 2016

Trump has proposed capping student debt at 12.5% of their income and a debt forgiveness at 15 years. Yes this will cost something, but it is the only way to unwind the unfair practices of the Clintons, who made student loans non-dischargable in bankruptcy. But then the shifty bankers had often parents cosign the student […]

Market Talk – November 14th, 2016

November 14, 2016

In Japan we saw a much better than was forecast GDP release (+2.2% v’s expectations of +0.9%) which created a huge positive move for the Nikkei but to the detriment of the JPY. The Nikkei finished the day 1.7% higher whilst the Yen traded back over the 108 handle a move on the day of around 1.6% […]

Italian Protest Against Constitutional Changes Turning Violent

November 14, 2016

In a very large demonstration against the planned constitutional referendum in Italy to take place on December 4th, 2016, the demonstrations are turning into riots. Hundreds of protesters threw smoke bombs, stones, and fireworks on policemen, who in turn used batons to beat the people. According to Italian media, one person was injured. The demonstrators tried to reach […]