Geopolitical Tensions, Not Interest Rates, Now Seen as Main Risk to U.S. EconomyThe landscape of the U.S. economy is currently a blend of optimism and caution, according to a recent survey by the National Association of Business Economics (NABE). Only about 25% of business economists anticipate the United States entering a recession this year, suggesting a more positive outlook compared to previous expectations. This optimism is rooted […] READ MORE Inflation Ticks Higher in January, Surpassing PredictionsIn January, the prices of goods went up a bit more than what experts thought they would, showing that inflation isn’t slowing down as quickly as hoped. The Consumer Price Index (CPI), increased by 0.3% from December to January and was 3.1% higher than last January. This was more than the expected 0.2% monthly increase […] READ MORE "I've Been Warning About THIS For a YEAR, Well Here It Is" Decoding the Banking Sector PlungeMike and Alan dissect the troubling developments within the banking industry, honing in on NYCB’s drastic stock price fall. READ MORE S&P 500 Breaks 5,000 Mark Amid Anticipation for Key Inflation DataThe S&P 500 hit a record high, closing above 5,000 for the first time after a strong few weeks driven by better-than-expected company earnings and the Federal Reserve’s consistent message on inflation. This week, all eyes are on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for January, with experts predicting a year-on-year increase of 2.9%, down from […] READ MORE Jamie Dimon Believes U.S. Debt Is the ‘Most Predictable Crisis’ in HistoryJamie Dimon and other financial leaders warn that the U.S. debt, exceeding $34 trillion with a debt-to-GDP ratio of around 120%, is leading to a crisis deemed the “most predictable” in history. Despite the bipartisan nature of this issue, political action remains insufficient. This situation calls for urgent dialogue on fiscal responsibility to avoid the […] READ MORE Silver Seen as 'Screaming Buy' with Prices Expected to Soar – InvestingHavenThe article discusses the potential for silver prices to reach $30 in 2024, driven by a supply deficit and bullish market fundamentals. Despite the physical silver market’s shortfall and silver being undervalued relative to gold, there’s a strong case to be made that silver is deeply undervalued at its current price. New data from the […] READ MORE Zimbabwe Eyes Gold-Backed Currency to Fortify Financial StabilityZimbabwe is exploring the option of backing its currency with gold to stabilize its exchange rate, according to Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube. This announcement comes as part of efforts to address the ongoing instability of the Zimbabwe dollar, which has struggled since its reintroduction in 2019 after a period of hyperinflation. President Emmerson Mnangagwa also […] READ MORE Record Gold Buying by Central Banks Expected to Continue, According to TDSIn recent years, central banks across the globe have significantly increased their gold acquisitions, with purchases surpassing 1,000 tonnes annually in both 2022 and 2023. TD Securities analysts forecast this upward trend in gold buying to persist, driven by a growing consensus among central banks regarding a potential decline in the dominance of the US […] READ MORE Currency Watch: Dollar Rises, Eyes Set on Upcoming U.S. Inflation InsightsThe dollar saw a slight increase as many Asian markets were closed for a holiday, setting the stage for a potentially eventful week focused on U.S. inflation data. This data is crucial because it could hint at when the Federal Reserve might begin reducing interest rates. The euro fell slightly, while the pound also dropped. […] READ MORE « Previous 1 … 57 58 59 60 61 … 79 Next »
