Gold Silver Reports – Global economic growth is slowing, according to the International Monetary Fund, policymakers and hundreds of economists polled by Reuters – but that downturn is coming at a time when central banks’ arsenals are running on empty.
Emerging Market Countries
China-U.S. Trade Talks ‘Making a Final Sprint’: State Media
Chinese state media on Saturday expressed cautious optimism over trade talks between the United States and China, a day after President Xi Jinping said a week of discussions had produced “step-by-step” progress.
Breaking News – Crude Oil Prices Dip on Swelling U.S. Supply – OPEC Output Cuts Loom
U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures were at $51.30 per barrel at 0023 GMT, down 15 cents, or 0.3 percent from their last settlement.
Narendra Modi Urges Oil Suppliers to Review Payment Terms to Give Rupee Relief – Gold Silver Reports
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged global oil suppliers on Monday to review payment terms in order to give relief to the country which is struggling with a weakening currency.
Gold Up But on Path for Longest Monthly Losing Streak in Two Decades – GSR
Gold inched higher but was on track for its longest monthly losing streak since January 1997 as the U.S. dollar firmed against the euro after Italy’s budget jitters threatened the European currency.
China’s Wang says China will not be blackmailed or yield to pressure over trade – GSR
China’s Wang says China will not be blackmailed or yield to pressure over trade GSR — Days after U.S. President Donald Trump denounced globalism at the United Nations, China positioned itself Friday as a “champion of multilateralism” that is keeping international promises when Washington is backing away from them.
Nikkei Hits 27 Year High on Strong Dollar, Wall Street Gains
Japan’s Nikkei hit a 27-year high on Friday, taking heart from a boost for the dollar after the Federal Reserve chairman said he did not expect a near-term recession, and strong gains on Wall Street overnight.
Trade war eating up China industrial profits – Gold Silver Reports
GSR (Gold Silver Reports) — While other data still have yet to show the trade war impact, industrial profits seem to show that the trade war is eating up profits of manufacturers in China, and even more so for foreign manufacturers.