Why You Should Pay Off Your Credit Card ASAPAmid rising financial pressures due to inflation, increased interest rates, and the cessation of pandemic relief efforts, American credit card debt has hit a record $1.13 trillion in late 2023. The New York Federal Reserve reports a 1.2% increase in overall household debt, with credit card delinquencies rising significantly. This situation underscores the importance of […] READ MORE ZeroHedge: Gold/Silver: Four Fed Speakers today, Key Levels to WatchZeroHedge – Phil Streible explains why now is the time to invest in precious metals. READ MORE Charted: Workers Win As Wage Growth Outpaces InflationWorkers are seeing real wage growth, with hourly earnings rising 0.6% in January and 4.5% year-over-year, surpassing inflation rates. This improvement reflects a robust labor market where workers in certain sectors enjoy significant bargaining power, marking a shift from the previous two years when inflation outpaced wage increases. READ MORE China's Leadership Mulls Market Rescue Measures Amid Stock CrisisChinese government officials, led by the China Securities Regulatory Commission, are set to brief President Xi Jinping on the nation’s stock market turmoil and planned policy measures, sparking hope among investors for a robust intervention to halt the market’s decline. The briefing comes as Chinese stocks show signs of recovery, with significant gains in both […] READ MORE Traders Bet Big on Oil Futures Despite A Stagnant MarketDespite geopolitical tensions and a tumultuous start to the year, oil traders are increasingly investing in oil derivatives, pushing open interest in oil futures contracts to its highest level since March 2022. This surge, involving about 660 million barrels of oil derivatives, occurs despite crude oil prices remaining within a narrow $10-a-barrel range. The activity […] READ MORE Middle East Tensions Rise: Recent Strikes Near U.S. Base in Syria Escalate Ongoing ConflictThe recent strike near a U.S. base in Syria resulted in the death of six members of a U.S.-allied militia, highlighting the ongoing challenges faced by Washington in managing conflicts in the Middle East. This incident follows a series of U.S. airstrikes targeting Iran-allied militia sites, demonstrating the persistent tensions and the difficulties in containing […] READ MORE Incrementum: Monthly Gold Compass February 2024Incrementum shares the Monthly Gold Compass February 2024 report. READ MORE Emerging Market Debt Issuance Hits Record High in JanuaryJanuary saw a record issuance of sovereign debt from emerging markets, led by countries like Saudi Arabia, Mexico, and Hungary. However, this surge contrasts with stagnant flows into dedicated emerging market debt funds. Year-to-date, investors pulled about $1.6 billion out of dedicated emerging market hard-currency funds, according to Morgan Stanley data. That follows outflows of […] READ MORE Bonds Fall After ‘One-Two Punch’ of ISMRecent reports reveal a mixed bag for the bond market. While fears of a severe credit crunch have not materialized, high borrowing costs continue to challenge households. The Fed’s rate hikes have pushed interest rates to two-decade highs, yet the economy shows remarkable resilience. READ MORE « Previous 1 … 61 62 63 64 65 … 79 Next »
