About Piponomics

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Economics plays a huge role in the foreign exchange market. I enjoy looking at economic trends and trying to see how it affects currencies and life in general. I will post my thoughts and observations here. I'm throwing macroeconomics, forex trading, pop culture, and everyday life into a pot and hopefully the final product are lessons that are easy for you to consume.

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Approaching Zero

The US Fed appears to have done the unthinkable - bring interest rates close to zero. Its actions seem to be aimed at kickboxing the economy out of doldrums. Monetary easing can be an effective tool to change the trajectory of economic growth, but such low levels of interest can prove dangerous. … More…

Economic Virus Spreads To China

The world's fastest growing economy and its engine of growth appears to be headed for a substantial slowdown as per latest data released by the World Bank. China's exports have started shrinking and even its imports have been marked by a severe contraction. … More…

Is The US In Recession?

If we were to go by the traditional definition of a recession, the US is still not in recession! The technical definition of recession requires an economy to contract in two consecutive quarters. That is yet to happen.… More…

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Sigmund Freud
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