In normal times, central banks just call each other once in a

In normal times, central banks just call each other once in a while. Not right now.

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No, right now, central banks around the world have moved to a second level of coordination. All of the economic jitters have more people around the world turning to U.S. dollars for investment security. That rapid flow of dollars can upset the balance, and so the Federal Reserve has had to step in and manage things more carefully. Meanwhile, there is more banking concern today, this time from Germany with Deutsche Bank. Also, protests in France over pension overhauls reach a fever pitch. And, how long until lab-grown meat hits the grocery store shelves?

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