Jamelle Agbuis

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Why Central Bankers Really Don’t Want Deflation

The fundamental error behind central planning is being repeated in China. Wen Jiabao leaves office telling his colleagues that, 'Unbalanced, uncoordinated and unsustainable development remains a prominent problem.' China's planners are past caring, though. And as our colleague Greg Canavan has said all along, China's real estate bubble could be the biggest and most damaging yet.

Black Elderberry - The Most Antiviral Substance Known to Man

When most people contract a cold or flu, they head to their doctor or the local drug store to pick up some type of drug they believe will alleviate their symptoms.

Exercise Really Does Improve Brain Power

Aerobic exercise doesn't just build muscle, it also builds mass in key brain areas and improves cognitive performance, says Art Kramer of the University of Illinois. Kramer presented the results of his research into the relationship between physical fitness and cognition at the 2013 meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science in Boston.

China’s Housing Trouble Heats Up

They stretch across the outskirts of dozens of major urban areas, criss-crossed by empty highways. The rows of modern skyscraper apartments are all sold to absent investors. There's little doubt these scenes create compelling television.

Top Eight Herbal and Natural Remedies for Eliminating Stress

According to the book Toxemia Explained written by Dr. John Tilden back in 1926, stress is the glue that holds toxemia together. He called all the different types of stress enervation, and toxemia is the condition of inflammation and mucous that doesn't get cleared out of the body.

Emerging Markets Witness Slowdown in Growth, HSBC Report Says

According to the newest report by HSBC, emerging markets saw their growth decelerate in February. The EMI showed that especially larger economies witnessed more sluggish economic growth.

The Worrying Signs in China’s Economy for Aussie Miners

It was not an impressive start to the week for the Australian share market. But life is full of second chances. And today, the Reserve Bank of Australia meets to fix the price of money. Perhaps the RBA will say something about lowering interest rates that will lift investor's spirits.

McIlroy Admits Walkout Regret

World number one Rory McIlroy has conceded that he made a poor decision in abandoning the Honda Classic during the second round.

Scores that Evaluate Newborn Intensive Care Units are Inconsistent

Future tools should build on success of current scores to improve care for vulnerable infants, according to U-M research published in Pediatrics

What the Shale Gas Revolution Could do to LNG Prices

China has just surpassed the US as the world's largest oil importer. This is the story of rising Chinese demand. But it's also the story of rising US oil production. And THAT's the story of shale gas, which we'll return to later this week. Here's how the Financial Times reports it.

The Sequester: True or Not True?

The Dead Philosopher Society

The sequester has struck. The politicians came upon the can they had kicked down the road in 2011. Rather than kick it again, Congress decided to ignore it.

Jaguar Land Rover Hikes Investment at UK Engine Plant

Luxury carmaker Jaguar Land Rover informed that it would scale up investments at its UK engine plant by more than 40 percent as demand for the SUVs increased in China and other emerging markets as well. In addition, Jaguar Land Rover plans to double the head count by creating additional 700 jobs and invest £500 million at its i54 business park.

UK Sees Retail Sales Increase in February

On the 5th of February, the survey by the British Retail Consortium indicated that the UK retail sales increased in February at the fastest rate in about three years. The latest figures suggested that consumer confidence was boosted as UK customers went out to buy clothes, home furnishings and electronics goods.

HSBC Reports Declining Full Year Profits

On the 4th of March, HSBC Holdings reported a fall in its full year preliminary profit for the year ended December 2012. The bank cited debt revaluation and the US related money-laundering fine as some of the major determinants which led to declining profits.

China Maintains 7.5% Growth Target for 2013

On the 5th of February, Wen Jiabao informed that the growth target for 2013 was left unchanged at 7.5 percent. While the leaders did not decide to change growth target, they modified inflation goal establishing it at the level of 3.5 percent.

Why You Should Be Looking at Chinese House Prices

China's official purchasing manager's index expanded in February. It read 50.1, according to the China Federation of Logistics and Planning, and anything over 50 indicates an expansion. It's also a fact that the February reading was lower than the January reading. Cue the nerves about the strength of China's expansion.

Is this a Secret Signal for When to Buy Gold and Sell Stocks?

The Dow Jones Industrials are again trading at over 14000. The S&P 500 is prepared to make an attack run on 1600. Weary cash, tired of sitting on the sidelines waiting for something of value to come along, is off the bench and into the game. And the game itself is at an interesting turning point.

How Autism is Connected to Mercury Toxicity - and what to do about it

A recent study published in the Polish journal Acta Neurobiologiae Experimentalis raises new and pertinent questions about the intensifying link between mercury toxicity and autism spectrum disorders (ASD).

How Too Much Sugar Leads to Cancer

High levels of sugar in the blood spark a biochemical cascade that can lead directly to cancer, according to a study conducted by researchers from the Universidad Rey Juan Carlos in Madrid and published in the journal Molecular Cell.

Melbourne Researchers Make HIV Wake Up Call

Researchers have moved a step closer to finding a cure for HIV by successfully luring the 'sleeping' virus out of hiding in infected cells.

Politicians Are Clowning Around With Your Wealth

A start-up political party led by a retired clown won 25% of the vote in Italy's recent elections. This must be applauded as a big upgrade in the calibre of Italy's political class. Clowns are merely clever buffoons. Politicians are dangerous psychopaths.

UK Urged to Develop Plan B in Case of New Nuclear Project Delays

It seems that the UK government is in need of working out an alternative energy "plan B" provided that new nuclear power plants are not constructed by 2013, according to the Energy and Climate Change Committee. It was underlined in a statement that a failure to build them in 10 years would make it undeniably hard to meet goals, including reduction of carbon emissions.

IAG Records Alarming Loss

On the 28th of February, International Airlines Group informed that it reported a net loss worth €943 million after battling through restructuring charges from its Spanish division Iberia. In addition, the company is planning to downsize its workforce by 3,800 people at its Iberia division in order to reduce costs.

British Children More Exposed to Alcohol Promotion than Adults

Children in Britain are more exposed to alcohol promotion than adults and need much stronger protection, warn experts on bmj.com today.

First Evidence that Obesity Gene is Risk Factor for Melanoma

The gene most strongly linked to obesity and overeating may also increase the risk of malignant melanoma - the most deadly skin cancer, reveals research published in Nature Genetics1.

Why China’s Economy is Flashing Red

There's a bit of friendly biffo going on in the office over China's economy. We think the country has deep structural problems, is horribly unbalanced and is about to suffer an almighty credit-induced hangover. For Australia, the fallout won't be pretty.

When the Bernanke Bluff is Called

The stock market fell 27% in a single day. Bank of America suspended ATM payouts and JP Morgan applied for bankruptcy protection. Citigroup defaulted on its bonds and Deutsche Bank shares weren't allowed to trade on Europe's stock markets after its shares fell 86% on America's stock market.