Reuters: Germany cashes in on record-low yields, earns 4 billion euros with new bonds

Bill Mitchell explains the new United Nations Trade and Development Report 2017. He then offers his own analysis and solutions. Its a long read, but well worth the effort. Read here  

The German government has finally revised its debt rules—by making them more confusing. Read HERE

Private equity giant Blackrock has taken a punt on beleaguered Russian gold miner Polymetal, doubling its stake to just over 10% even as the stock takes a battering from sanctions imposed against Moscow. Read Here