The chart of the week is courtesy MarketWatch and shows inflation levels over time. We have been in a dis-inflationary phase for over 20 years now and could soon enter a deflationary spiral as record levels of quantitative easing (QE) have failed to spark an upthrust in inflation:
Diamond Leader De Beers Will Be Sold If BHP Acquires Anglo American
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BHP’s share-swap takoever bid for mining industry rival Anglo American will
struggle to succeed but if it does De Beers will be sold.
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