Economy

Putin’s BRICS Summit: Russia Takes Center Stage in Global Economy In July 2020, amidst the global economic turmoil caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Russian President Vladimir Putin hosted the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) summit in Moscow. This annual event brings together the world’s major emerging economies, aiming to strengthen international cooperation…

IMF Sounds the Alarm: A $100 Trillion Debt Crisis Global Finance Leaders were recently given a stark warning by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The global debt crisis, which currently stands at around $250 trillion, could potentially triple to a catastrophic $100 quadrillion in the next 30 years. This ominous prediction was made public in…

U.S. Banks are bracing themselves for an unprecedented wave of unrealized losses that could reach up to seven times the magnitude of the 2008 financial crisis, according to recent estimates from major banks and industry experts. This ominous forecast comes as a result of a perfect storm of mounting debt, rising interest rates, and geopolitical…

U.S. Inflation Dips but Remains a Persistent Challenge: An In-Depth Analysis Despite recently dipping to a five-month low , the U.S. inflation rate continues to pose a significant challenge for policymakers and households alike. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) , which measures the change in prices of a basket of goods and services, came in…

Unprecedented Deficits: America’s $1.8 Trillion Budget Gap The United States‘s federal budget deficit reached an unprecedented $1.8 trillion in the 2020 fiscal year, according to the Congressional Budget Office (CBO). This staggering figure represents a significant increase from the previous year’s deficit of $984 billion. The primary cause of this massive deficit is the COVID-19…

Breaking Records: Dow Jones and S&P 500’s Uninterrupted Winning Streaks Since the beginning of 2017, both the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the S&P 500 have experienced unprecedented growth, setting numerous records with their uninterrupted winning streaks. As of February 2018, the Dow Jones had achieved its longest winning streak since 1959 The S&P 500,…

Bank of America Declares Gold as the Ultimate Safe Haven Amidst U.S. Debt Crisis: An In-Depth Outline Amidst the ongoing U.S. debt crisis, one asset class has emerged as a potential safe haven for investors: gold. In a recent report, Bank of America (BofA) reiterated its belief in gold’s protective role during periods of economic…

ECB Makes Historic Move: European Central Bank (ECB) made a historic move on Thursday, March 12, cutting its main interest rate by 25 basis points (bps) to a record low of -0.5%, in an attempt to stimulate economic growth and mitigate the impact of the coronavirus outbreak. This marks the first rate cut since 2016,…

Trump’s Economic Policies: A Recipe for Higher Inflation and Ballooning Deficits President Donald Trump‘s economic policies, which include large tax cuts and significant increases in government spending, have raised concerns among many economists regarding the potential impact on inflation and the federal deficit. Here’s a closer look at these issues: Tax Cuts and Increased Government…

Wall Street’s Earnings Season and Retail Sales Showdown: Implications for the Crypto Market The Wall Street earnings season and retail sales reports are two significant economic indicators that investors closely watch. These events provide insights into the financial health and performance of corporations and consumer spending trends, respectively. In recent years, the crypto market has…

China’s Stalled Stimulus: Deflation Threats Loom Large Despite China’s bold and prompt response to the economic downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, with a stimulus package worth over 6% of its GDP, recent data suggests that the economic recovery may be stalling. Deflation risks , once a distant memory for China, are rapidly reemerging. The…

Saudi Arabia’s Crude Oil Surge: Implications for Russia’s Economy Saudi Arabia’s crude oil surge over the past few years has created ripples in the global energy market, with significant implications for Russia’s economy. In an attempt to regain its market share and maintain price competitiveness against U.S. shale, Saudi Arabia has increased production levels, leading…

Xi and Putin’s Ambitious De-Dollarization: Are They Biting Off More Than They Can Chew? In a world dominated by the US dollar, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin have recently expressed their intention to reduce their reliance on the greenback in international trade. This ambitious move towards de-dollarization has been a topic…

China’s Economic Challenges: A Deep Dive into the Possibility of Falling Short of 5% Growth in 2023 China‘s economic prowess has long been a global marvel. With an average annual growth rate of 10% between 2003 and 2012, China transformed itself from a developing nation into the world’s second-largest economy. However, recent economic indicators suggest…

US Bank Stocks Soar to New Heights: A Sign of Economic Recovery After the SVB Crash The recent surge in US bank stocks is a promising sign that the economy may be on the mend following the Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) crash. Despite some initial market turbulence, major banking institutions have shown resilience and strength…

Fed Rate Cuts: The End of the Line for 2023? An In-depth Analysis Federal Reserve (Fed)‘s rate cuts have been a major talking point in the financial markets since the beginning of the year. The central bank has already made three 0.25% rate cuts in 2019, and many market observers are wondering whether the Fed…

Fed‘s September Rate Cut: In an unexpected move, the Federal Reserve, the United States’ central banking system, announced a .25% rate cut in its benchmark interest rate on September 18, 2019. This decision came amidst an ongoing global trade war and growing concerns about a slowdown in the U.S. economy. However, the decision was not…

Peter Schiff’s Critique of Michael Saylor and Bitcoin Peter Schiff, a well-known economist and stockbroker, has recently taken aim at Michael Saylor, the CEO of Microstrategy, for his continued investment in Bitcoin. Schiff’s criticism came after Saylor announced that he had purchased an additional 5,050 Bitcoins for the company’s treasury. Schiff: “Go Ahead and Buy…

UBS Warns: In a recent report, UBS, the Swiss global financial services company, issued a warning about the potential impact of China’s stimulus measures on the crypto market. According to UBS, Beijing’s efforts to bolster its economy could lead to a mass exodus from cryptocurrencies as investors seek out safer assets. Background: The Chinese government…

"Market Watch": Busy Week Ahead: Top Events to Monitor Federal Reserve Meeting The Federal Reserve‘s two-day meeting starting Monday, June 14th, will be a key event to watch. Investors will be looking for any hints about interest rate hikes and the central bank’s stance on inflation, which has been a major concern recently. Inflation Data…