Fed Scaring People Betrays Low-Rate Addiction, Denmark Says – Bloomberg 08-28-13

Salient to Investors: Denmark’s Economy Minister Margrethe Vestager said world reaction to talk of Fed tapering clearly shows how addicted people have become to record-low rates and a reminder that low borrowing costs are still underpinning demand across much of the globe. The IMF said Denmark’s record debt levels make them more vulnerable

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Rich-poor divide accelerating, says OECD – BBC News 05-15-13

Salient to Investors: The OECD said: The gap between rich and poor widened more in the 3 years to 2010 than in the previous 12 years. The richest 10% of society in the 33 OECD countries received 9.5 times that of the poorest in terms of income, versus 9 times in 2007.

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Central Banks Spewing Cash Need to Plan Exit Timing, Rohde Says – Bloomberg 02-28-13

Salient to Investors: Danish central bank Governor Lars Rohde said world central bankers need to plan for monetary tightening to avoid feeding asset bubbles. Rohde said there is no short-term alternative to global easing, given the state of the real economy. Jacob Graven at Sydbank A/S said it will be the same

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