Recently in China there’s been inflation at a higher rate than is normal, with prices of staples like pork and vegetables rising quickest. According to a new article published in Securities Daily, China’s Development and Reform Commission is watching these trends closely and is prepared to counter inflationary measures[1]. The Commission reports that the increase in consumer price index (CPI) has now been below 3% for over four months, and August’s increase in CPI was the lowest in the trailing 17 months.…

According to an article on Clarín, The Central Bank of Argentina has taken new measures restricting access and usage of US dollars in the country[1]. Inflation is rampant in Argentina; when I spent a year there in 2012 the official exchange rate was 1 USD to 4.5 ARS, and according to the article it’s now 1 USD to 130 ARS. The yearly inflation rate is around 25%. So if one wants to save for the future in Argentina, it makes no sense to save in Argentian Pesos, the real value of your savings decrease over time.…

The Süddeutsche Zeitung reported today of a ceremony to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the founding of the Jewish Central Council in Germany[1]. The Council was formed in 1950 originally to help Jews who found themselves stranded in Germany leave the country. In the years since it has become an advocacy group for the Germany Jewish community. The event was attended by members of the council, current and former German policitians and prominent members of society.…