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Inflationland: A Tale of Rising Prices

Journey to Inflationland, a place where endless money printing, wild government spending, and daring economic policies have led to huge consequences. Discover how citizens cope with skyrocketing prices, diminishing savings, and quirky projects that promise prosperity but deliver anything but.

Control of the money supply

A closer look at the unprecedented increase in the money supply in Norway during the pandemic, and the consequences for the economy.

Global oil demand continues to grow

The world's thirst for oil continues to grow, pushing demand to unprecedented levels. New predictions suggests that the peak oil demand is still years away.

Bull market anniversary

Investors are pondering how long the current bull market will last as it approaches its second anniversary.

U.S. treasury yields drops as Fed signals shift in monetary policy

Bond markets react to the Federal Reserve's latest statements on potential interest rate drops.

Reviving the Chinese real estate market

The Chinese real estate market has faced headwinds for years. Freshly announced stimulus might help to rejuvinate it.

The Debt Trap: Comparing Household Debt Ratios Across the Globe

A closer look at household debt relative to income highlights significant differences between countries. Find out where debt is soaring and which economies are most vulnerable.

The best and worst performing G10 currencies of 2024

As 2024 unfolds, some G10 currencies have soared while others have stumbled. Discover which ones came out on top and which struggled.