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Deregulate To Regulate
Deregulate To Regulate
Submitted by Molly Schwartz, Cross-Asset Marco Strategist at Rabobank
We have maintained the view that markets are sorely underestimating the impact that the war in Iran will have on global economies and financial markets, and that one day there would come a reckoning. While markets are still highly volatile and the situation in the Middle East highly uncertain, yesterday’s price action suggested that some traders are getting a reality check.
Remember folks, we’re still in a ceasefire! The iffy terms as to whether other countries in the region like Israel,...
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Authored by Peter C. Earle, Ph.D,
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At a Costco near San Antonio, drivers are waiting up to half an hour to fill up, while others are checking apps like GasBuddy or driving farther to save a few cents per gallon. With prices close to $4 nationwide, households are cutting back on dining out, travel, and even groceries.
The broader economic impact will depend on how...
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