Category Archive: 2) Swiss and European Macro

Main Author George Dorgan
George Dorgan
George Dorgan (penname) predicted the end of the EUR/CHF peg at the CFA Society and at many occasions on SeekingAlpha.com and on this blog. Several Swiss and international financial advisors support the site. These firms aim to deliver independent advice from the often misleading mainstream of banks and asset managers. George is FinTech entrepreneur, financial author and alternative economist. He speak seven languages fluently.

Schläft der Währungsmarkt in himmlischer Ruh?

Es gab eine Zeit, da war der US-Dollar noch eine wahre Leitwährung. Gegenüber DM oder Yen war er so stark wie Herkules. Im Februar 1985 stand er zur DM – umgerechnet in Euro – bei 0,5669. Aktuell steht er bei knapp 1,16. Heutzutage haben sich die Unterschiede zwischen Stark- und Schwachwährungen deutlich verringert. Wie erklärt …

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Yanis Varoufakis – Debtors’ Prison, John Maynard Keynes & the Double Standards of the EU

Support our Crowdfunding Initiative: https://www.betterplace.org/en/projects/51400-actvism-munich-crowdfunding In this video founder of the Democracy in Europe Movement 2025 and former finance minister of Greece, Yanis Varoufakis, talks about the concept of “Debtors’ Prison” and the economic ideas of John Maynard Keynes. In addition Varoufakis surfaces the double standards of the European Union regarding the enforcement of...

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So bestimme ich KURSZIELE

Wer an der Börse aktiv ist, der sollte einen Plan, eine Strategie haben und wissen, wie er Kursziele, Unterstützungen und Widerstände bestimmt. Heute stelle ich euch ein wertvolles Instrument dafür vor. Schaut es euch an 🙂 ——– ➤ Link zum Artikel: https://www.xmarkets.db.com/DE/Download/Media/3ad81705-2723-4ca5-8ea0-1945437fa961/ ➤ Hier anmelden und jeden Mittwoch meinen Report erhalten: http://lars-erichsen.de/ ► Mein...

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Swiss Consumer Price Index in October 2017: Up +0.7 percent against 2016, +0.1 percent against last month

The consumer price index (CPI) increased by 0.1% in October 2017 compared with the previous month, reaching 100.9 points (December 2015=100). Inflation was 0.7% compared with the same month of the previous year. These are the results of the Federal Statistical Office (FSO).

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Yanis Varoufakis on Fake News, Trump, China, and Brexit

Aired Nov. 4, 2017

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Yanis Varoufakis on Global Capitalism & How Trump’s Tax Plan is Class War Against the Poor

https://democracynow.org – President Trump and House Republicans have unveiled their long-promised proposal to reform America’s tax code, with Trump calling it a “big, beautiful Christmas present” for the American people. Critics say the gift is a tax cut for the richest Americans. We discuss the proposal with economist and former Greek Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis, …

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Greek Economist Yanis Varoufakis on Nazi Resurgence in Europe & Why ”ISIS Loves Donald Trump”

https://democracynow.org – We speak with former Greek Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis about the rise of the far-right Golden Dawn party in his country and how their policies “have infiltrated the mainstream” in European politics, including anti-immigrant measures similar to those proposed by Trump. Varoufakis says Trump’s vow to crack down on immigration after the attack …

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Economist Yanis Varoufakis: Puerto Ricans Deserve an Escape from “Permanent Debt Prison”

https://democracynow.org – As the White House finally agrees to release FEMA disaster aid with more flexibility to try to help rebuild Puerto Rico’s devastated power grid and other infrastructure, we speak with economist Yanis Varoufakis, former Greek finance minister, about the history of the island’s debt crisis and what to do as it recovers from …

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Agriculture suisse: trop, c’est trop.

Après la place financière, la production d’électricité, le secteur de la santé, des assurances-maladie, voici arrivé le tour de la destruction du secteur agricole. Remarquez la chose est déjà bien emmanchée avec des suicides et des faillites d’agriculteurs harcelés par un Etat qui poursuit l’agenda d’un « marché » financier et non celui des électeurs, quand bien même ceux-ci financent leur salaire …

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Swiss Consumers continue to expect a positive economic development

Consumer sentiment in Switzerland remains above average. At -2 points, the overall index is virtually unchanged in October compared to the previous quarter (-3 points). Continued optimism regarding economic development and unemployment are supporting the positive outlook in particular, while expectations regarding the financial situation of households remain below average.

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Swiss Retail Sales, September: Stable Nominal and +0.8 percent Real

Turnover in the retail sector remained stable in nominal terms in September 2017 compared with the previous year. Seasonally adjusted, nominal turnover rose by 0.8% compared with the previous month. These are provisional findings from the Federal Statistical Office (FSO).

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Peter Bofinger

Bofinger is also the only member of the Council to advocate the adoption of a minimum wage in Germany: He argues that a minimum wage of €5 is necessary to prevent wage dumping and to ensure that full-time employment provides enough income. He does not think that a minimum wage would have a negative impact … Continue reading »

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Davor WARNE ich!

Mit seinem Depot eine positive Rendite zu erzielen ist natürlich wichtig. Dazu gehört aber genauso, keine unnötigen Verluste zu produzieren.und das ist möglich. Ihr könnt das vermeiden, wenn ihr die Warnzeichen erkennt. Alles weitere dazu, in diesem Video. ——– ➤ Hier anmelden und jeden Mittwoch meinen Report erhalten: http://lars-erichsen.de/ ► Mein Youtube-Kanal “Tradermacher”: http://youtube.com/tradermacherde ➤...

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Für Moralfragen ist die US-Börse der falsche Platz

Wegen Bedenken gegenüber US-Präsident Trump sollten sich deutsche Anlegerinnen und Anleger nicht von US-Aktien abwenden. Moral- und Renditefragen sind hier strikt voneinander zu trennen. Man kauft im Tofu-Laden ja auch keine Leberwurst. Sind US-Aktien grundsätzlich eine Alternative zu deutschen? Robert Halver mit seiner Einschätzung aus dem Frankfurter Börsensaal

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Eurozone Crisis Is Back

Gold will be safe haven again in looming EU crisis. EU crisis is no longer just about debt but about political discontent. EU officials refuse to acknowledge changing face of politics across the union. Catalonia shows measures governments will use to maintain control. EU currently holds control over banks accounts and ability to use cash. Protect your savings with gold in the face of increased financial threat from EU.

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Prof. Dr. Heiner Flassbeck – Diskussion

http://www.flassbeck.de http://www.flassbeck-economics.de Wie Merkel die Eurokrise verschärft http://www.kontext-tv.de/node/252 http://lecture2go.uni-hamburg.de/veranstaltungen/-/v/14731 Prof. Dr. Bontrup 2012 in Hamburg Das Versagen der Mainstream-Ökonomie http://lecture2go.uni-hamburg.de/veranstaltungen/-/v/13870 Prof. Dr. Heinz-Josef Bontrup in Höchstform Der Crash kommt – und das ist gut so! Der größte Raubzug der Geschichte...

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CHECK: Amazon, Deutsche Bank, Lufthansa und Tesla

Im Check für euch: Amazon, Deutsche Bank, Lufthansa und Google. Diese Unternehmen haben Zahlen gemeldet. Wir schauen uns an wie sie ausgefallen sind, was die Analysten sagen und wie der Kurs reagiert hat. Außerdem ein Ausblick auf Tesla. Los geht´s! ——– ➤ Video “1000% Gewinn mit chinesischer Amazon!”: https://youtu.be/WBuqMPGF7Og ➤ Hier anmelden und jeden Mittwoch …

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KOF Economic Barometer: Prospects for the Swiss Economy Continue to Brighten Up

The KOF Economic Barometer rose by 3.0 points in October. This is the second upward movement in succession. The indicator reached 109.1 points in October (after revised 106.1 in September). Autumn is welcoming the Swiss economy with a tailwind.

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Yanis Varoufakis

Born in Athens in 1961, Varoufakis attended Moraitis School before moving to the United Kingdom, where he studied mathematics at the University of Essex, got a postgraduate degree in mathematical statistics at University of Birmingham, and a PhD in economics back at Essex. Whilst at university, he was a supporter of various political causes. Following …

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Three Developments in Europe You may have Missed

The focus in Europe has been Catalonia's push for independence and the attempt by Madrid to prevent it. Tomorrow's ECB meeting, where more details about next year's asset purchases, is also awaited. There are three developments that we suspect have been overshadowed but are still instructive. First, the ECB reported that its balance sheet shrank last week. With the ECB set to take another baby step toward the exit, many are seeing convergence,...

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