Good morning. Global imbalances will return, according to the IMF

http://www.zerohedge.com/news/2014-10-07/deutsche-banks-shocking-admission-qe-europe-will-be-ineffective

And yes, the IMF has given an update on the world economy

http://www.imf.org/external/pubs/ft/survey/so/2014/new100714a.htm

Talking about the IMF predictions… Ah well, predicting is always very difficult.

http://www.zerohedge.com/news/2014-10-07/imf-comedy-hour-complete-history-imfs-growth-forecasts-2012

“Bond markets help lower inflation” I must admit I did not read it, but it sounds intriguing…

http://www.voxeu.org/article/bond-markets-help-lower-inflation

The Fed looks at periods of low volatility and tries to draw lessons. (via @pvanderwelle)

http://libertystreeteconomics.newyorkfed.org/2014/10/what-can-we-learn-from-prior-periods-of-low-volatility.html#.VDKxv-dN0xk

Cool interactive tool from The economist on the US elections. The most boring elections ever…

http://www.economist.com/blogs/graphicdetail/2014/10/us-mid-terms-interactive

ETF equity flows

http://www.ritholtz.com/blog/2014/10/u-s-listed-etp-flows/

This thing is filtering CO2 out of the air…

http://www.technologyreview.com/news/531346/can-sucking-co2-out-of-the-atmosphere-really-work/

A bit of an update on bitcoin…

http://qz.com/276841/falling-prices-arent-the-real-reason-to-worry-about-bitcoin/

Is the UK heading for the bust again??

http://www.businessinsider.com/bank-of-england-demand-for-mortages-shows-cooling-2014-10

Areas where Jihadists are active…

http://www.zerohedge.com/news/2014-10-07/americans-should-probably-avoid-these-areas-world

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