China’s Imports Plunge 19%, Exports 11%; Signal Global Recession.

Negative rates are becoming the “new abnormal” in a shaky world economy. With fresh panic hitting markets, are we finally hitting the limits of what monetary policy can achieve?

The gold price “has just hit an all-time high at around 44 times the price of oil.”

“Zhou’s remarks are timely, filling a void in the market’s understanding of China’s strategy…”

“There are a bunch of folks who say that we’re wildly overspending, even though we aren’t.”

Group held up signs that said “Fight for $15,” “Immigrant Justice,” and “Black Lives Matter.”

“We will fight everywhere against rules” including caps on cash purchases, deputy economy minister said.

In the U.S., the Dow lost 254 more points on Thursday, and it has now fallen for five days in a row.

“Global equities have been a negative price directional driver for the oil complex.”