Is the Irish inflation rate too low? All economists bar one or two say that the economy is over-heating. Could the opposite be true? Latest data certainly hints in that direction.
Inflation disappoints, ever so slightly, in the US, where interest rate expectations have shifted again. The European interest rate outlook hasn't shifted at all - rates are coming down. Very soon.
An important debate is to be had about whether or not pubs, restaurants and hotels need special treatment from the government.
China would love some over-heating.
Do we want to drive cars that are potentially controlled from Beijing? Or is that just science fiction?
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