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The New Biggest Risk of All – DEFLATION

By Prieur du Plessis, on September 29th, 2008 posted in: Guest Bloggers, Investment, Markets, Money

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“It seems like a foregone conclusion that deflationary pressures are now squarely upon us. Prices are falling in asset classes across the board,” said guest contributor Bennet Sedaca. “I have focused on credit for years but now turn to the next threat I believe is on the horizon. Deflation.” This is a sobering post to be sure, but a concept deserving our serious attention. [...]

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