Consequences of an Inflationary Recession The Reality of a Recession June was a crucial month in the financial world. The end of Q2 meant many were eagerly awaiting the official U.S. GDP announcement. However, the Q2 GDP reveal only confirmed what many already knew—it did not mark the start of a recession but proved that…
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Why do central banks raise interest rates to curb inflation?
Why do central banks raise interest rates to curb inflation? With inflation reaching record highs, central banks across the globe are pushing for interest rates to climb at their fastest pace in decades. As prices grow, the US Federal Reserve, the Bank of England, and the European Central Bank all take substantial anti-inflation policies….
Royal Mint UK Britannia Coins
Royal Mint UK Britannia Coins Since 1987, the Royal Mint in the United Kingdom has been producing gold Britannia coins; from 1997, they have produced silver Britannia coins; and since 2018, they have produced platinum Britannia coins. Britannia, a female personification of the United Kingdom, is featured in a variety of different portrayals on the…
Fighting Inflation
What is Inflation? In general terms, inflation is simply when everything gets more expensive. It is a general increase in prices for everything in the economy. This means that businesses have to spend even more money on the same amount of goods and services. Aside from that, this gradual increase in prices also corresponds with…
Gold: The Unsanctionable Money
Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine earlier this year, one of the main economic debates has been whether the sanctions placed on Russia by the West and other European nations are working or not? Given the fact the Russian Ruble has been the best performing currency of the year and those European nations, like Germany,…
