OmOm 5th Gear February 1, 2016 Share February 1, 2016 IMHO, Japan's NIRP is a dance move with the US that benefits the latter more than the former, part of the USD life support system while the US attempts to disarm the threats to the petrodollar system in the Middle East. This means that NIRP will likely be sustained as long as the risk of SA establishing an alternative to the petrodollar system (with China and Russia) remains high. The signal for NIRP cessation should be the bottoming of oil prices and the reversal of crude bearish trend. Based on SA's fast depleting reserves (refer to the animated GIF below for projections based on $30/bbl to $80/bbl), it may not be too far away especially if crude prices fall below $20/bbl. The Japanese companies are sitting on big cash reserves so this probably means more M&A or overseas investments by them. Any guess on how long this negative interest rate will last? ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enye Hypersonic February 1, 2016 Share February 1, 2016 looks like ship is coming back again set sail only for 1.5 days everybody went for a short cruise to nowhere before CNY is it? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albeniz Turbocharged February 1, 2016 Share February 1, 2016 Machiam dying man grasping for last breath before going deep down? 回光反照 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wt_know Supersonic February 1, 2016 Share February 1, 2016 japan gang up with usa to hantam SA + china + russia? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neost 6th Gear February 1, 2016 Share February 1, 2016 Turkey? Siapa orang? US can't be bothered or really can't afford to bother with that one...but immediately kpkb when Ma visit the Taipi island. Low chances for a ww3 except when siao ah pui was drunk n ordered a full launch...or entertainer Trump becomes the head of state n go all out to "claim back" from China... To be honest, I hope Trump-gor can become the next US president. Because I think he is the only one that can solve all our impasses in the world now. He acts and talks faster than what his brain can process. We need this kind of character traits to bring us hope. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OmOm 5th Gear February 1, 2016 Share February 1, 2016 Seriously? "He acts and talks faster than what his brain can process" To be honest, I hope Trump-gor can become the next US president. Because I think he is the only one that can solve all our impasses in the world now. He acts and talks faster than what his brain can process. We need this kind of character traits to bring us hope. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kangadrool Supersonic February 1, 2016 Share February 1, 2016 shouldn't this means he's a retard? I am guessing though. Seriously? "He acts and talks faster than what his brain can process" 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enye Hypersonic February 1, 2016 Share February 1, 2016 Seriously? "He acts and talks faster than what his brain can process" you should support this afterall, trump becoming president will probably bring all the doomsday scenarios you have been posting so far to fruition Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spring Moderator February 1, 2016 Share February 1, 2016 To be honest, I hope Trump-gor can become the next US president. Because I think he is the only one that can solve all our impasses in the world now. He acts and talks faster than what his brain can process. We need this kind of character traits to bring us hope. Being a successful businessman is very different from potentially being a successful President. This guy is brash and straight talking which may work in the business world but in the complex world of politics, a certain level of diplomacy is required which he is not capable of and may bite off more than he can chew esp when he needs to negotiate, rub shoulders with World leaders of different culture. He can't go in with a "we are the World's only superpower so when we Americans talk, u better listen" attitude. Don't think the Chinese, Germans, Israelis etc will stand for that. 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OmOm 5th Gear February 1, 2016 Share February 1, 2016 (edited) Ah but it is not my hope for the doomsday scenarios to happen. They are just my projections based on how things are going worldwide currently. Much as I wish for things to be rosier, they just aren't and pretending that everything is fine and dandy isn't really going to make the changes necessary for improvement. you should support this afterall, trump becoming president will probably bring all the doomsday scenarios you have been posting so far to fruition Edited February 1, 2016 by OmOm 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacksnow 4th Gear February 1, 2016 Share February 1, 2016 you should support this afterall, trump becoming president will probably bring all the doomsday scenarios you have been posting so far to fruition bookmakers put his odds at 3. and Hillary less than 1 Ah but it is not my hope for the doomsday scenarios to happen. They are just my projections based on how things are going worldwide currently. Much as I wish for things to be rosier, they just aren't and pretending that everything is fine and dandy isn't really going to make the changes necessary for improvement. a layman's question... is the worse over? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OmOm 5th Gear February 1, 2016 Share February 1, 2016 If you are referring to the global economy, unfortunately we are still in the woods and the path out is still not clear and certain yet. To compound the issue, the guides (central banks) that we have been depending on for directions have just turned to us and are saying with a sheepish grin on their faces, "oops, I guess that was the wrong way to go". is the worse over? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pmet 3rd Gear February 1, 2016 Share February 1, 2016 (edited) Being a successful businessman is very different from potentially being a successful President. This guy is brash and straight talking which may work in the business world but in the complex world of politics, a certain level of diplomacy is required which he is not capable of and may bite off more than he can chew esp when he needs to negotiate, rub shoulders with World leaders of different culture. He can't go in with a "we are the World's only superpower so when we Americans talk, u better listen" attitude. Don't think the Chinese, Germans, Israelis etc will stand for that. Doesn't Singapore's success lies in the way it's run like an enterprise? Singapore Inc. If our leaders can run the country like an enterprise and make money, it makes sense for Trump to run US like one and that would fix their economic problems. It doesn't necessarily spell good for Singapore though as he has some radical ideas in his head. Edited February 1, 2016 by Pmet Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spring Moderator February 2, 2016 Share February 2, 2016 Doesn't Singapore's success lies in the way it's run like an enterprise? Singapore Inc. If our leaders can run the country like an enterprise and make money, it makes sense for Trump to run US like one and that would fix their economic problems. It doesn't necessarily spell good for Singapore though as he has some radical ideas in his head. I don't doubt Trump's business acumen n it is possible I suppose to run USA as an enterprise. What I doubt is his brash ways n straight talking which can be very damaging in world politics. U may think he will tone down when he becomes President which maybe the case but I personally doubt cos that's his character n all his speeches so far have been his usual style from demeaning women, challenging Muslims etc. A leopard doesn't change his spots I feel. 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donut Supercharged February 2, 2016 Share February 2, 2016 i got the latest news about HSBC. They implemented pay freeze for all staff across worldwide for 2016 I don't doubt Trump's business acumen n it is possible I suppose to run USA as an enterprise. What I doubt is his brash ways n straight talking which can be very damaging in world politics.U may think he will tone down when he becomes President which maybe the case but I personally doubt cos that's his character n all his speeches so far have been his usual style from demeaning women, challenging Muslims etc. A leopard doesn't change his spots I feel. If he's the next President, USA will have more 911 Twin Tower 'incident' coming........... God save America 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yuan 6th Gear February 2, 2016 Share February 2, 2016 I don't doubt Trump's business acumen n it is possible I suppose to run USA as an enterprise. What I doubt is his brash ways n straight talking which can be very damaging in world politics. U may think he will tone down when he becomes President which maybe the case but I personally doubt cos that's his character n all his speeches so far have been his usual style from demeaning women, challenging Muslims etc. A leopard doesn't change his spots I feel. I cannot fathom Trump being the next POTUS. There is still much suspicion and doubt surrounding Hillary and the Benghazi saga. So the race is pretty much wide open like the English Premier League football this season (nobody wants to win the league title except Leicester City). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Myxilplix Turbocharged February 2, 2016 Share February 2, 2016 I'm all about Bernie Sanders. Nobody is paying attention to him internationally but he's the dark horse in this race and if he wins i'll be sure to quote this post to everyone to make myself look wiser than I actually am I wonder what people think about Bernie's plans and ideas to empower the American middle class and how this might impact the world economy in the long run. Feel The Bern ↡ Advertisement 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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