Quantitative Easing and Austerity

Euro zone continues to lag behind the world in economic activity. this economic inertia will weigh upon Euro. Sharp contrast between american recovery and European recovery can bee seen in Euro/USD. Perhaps this economic recovery is also lead to debate on Quantitative Easing Vs  Austerity 

Sugar Break Out

Long Term Interest Rate

WTI - Brent Spreads

 The spreads have been widening again, as Brent contniues to trade on premium as Iran crisis refuses to settle down . The Spread might hit the low of 19 and then 23 if the volumes continues to shift from WTI to Brent 

Energy Outlook

BP has come out with their annual outlook and they have an interesting take on Future of Energy demand and supply.Interestingly clean and alternative fuel will have an prominent role to play

*Source - BP

The Complete Report  

GDP Per Person

The Age of BRIC Nation has arrived The chart suggest the change in GDP per person in last decade. BRIC nation have shown commendable growth in GDP person ( also consider the population of these countries )

Source - The Economist

Initial Jobless Claims

Positive data from US as Initial Jobless Claim continues its downward trend.