Tuesday 3rd March 2020
Central bankers and finance ministers are hooking-up on a conference call later today to discuss a coordinated response to the impact of the Corona virus. That’s seen a fall in bond yields and a big rise in equities in the US and Europe. The RBA is likely to announce a rate cut today, ahead of that call. NAB’s Ray Attrill says a 25 basis point cut is likely, with another one next month, at which point they will hit their proposed floor of 0.25 percent. Then what? Plus, Super Tuesday tonight in the US. Will we be heading for a Trump versus Sanders election at the end of the year?
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The anti-piracy three strikes code
A proposal has been drafted for stopping infringement of copyright. Some believe the proposed scheme goes beyond an educational program, and will encourage rights holders to pursue disproportionate court action against perpetrators.
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The best approach to foreign trade
Could tariffs actually be good for the UK? On this week’s Debunking Economics podcast @profstevekeen argues international trade is not the be all and end all.
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The Six Rungs of the Brand Persuasion Wheel
Ulli Appelbaum’s Brand Persuasion Wheel focuses on six principles of persuasion that can be leveraged by marketers.
