James Hydzik

James’ first FOREX play was in 1991, betting on the Deutschmark bouncing back during the Russian coup attempt.
James is a publication team leader, editor, and writer who moved to Europe permanently in 2003. A former Financial Times magazine contributing editor and technical writer for Ericsson, he is comfortable working at the intersections of money, technology, and politics. When he is not working, he particularly enjoys exploring Italy with his family and training his Dobermann.

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Downward PPI Adjustments Attract Market Attention

James Hydzik

14 May 2024 - 22:19

Downward PPI Adjustments Attract Market Attention

The Bureau of Labor Statistics released the April 2024 U.S. PPI figures. The headline figure came in hot for the month, but downward revisions were the main focus of the day.

What is CPI?

James Hydzik

14 May 2024 - 07:55

What is CPI?

The Consumer Price Index, or CPI, is, in short, the change in prices that people pay for goods and services over a specified period of time. Read on to learn the details.

German Economy Lacks a Half Million Skilled Workers

James Hydzik

13 May 2024 - 16:43

German Economy Lacks a Half Million Skilled Workers

Germany’s Institute for Economic Research calculates that over 500,000 skilled labor positions remain unfilled, costing the German economy almost 50 billion euro per year.

Solar Storm To Continue Across Europe Into Sunday

James Hydzik

10 May 2024 - 07:22

Solar Storm To Continue Across Europe Into Sunday

Surpassing predictions, the solar storm is making amazing opportunities for photography, and some headaches for satellite operators worried about performance and, in some cases, whether their satellites are still working.

German Consumer Optimism Hits 3-year High

James Hydzik

9 May 2024 - 20:02

German Consumer Optimism Hits 3-year High

In a further sign of the German economy’s strengthening, consumer sentiment as measured by the German Retail Association’s Consumer Barometer reached 97.5 points, or higher than at any point since the end of 2021.

Sweden’s Interest Rate Cut Is an Experiment

James Hydzik

8 May 2024 - 23:06

Sweden's Interest Rate Cut Is an Experiment

Sweden dropped its prime interest rate from 4.00% to 3.75% on May 8. Whether it happens again in 2024 or not depends to a great extent on the external environment.