What Is the FED Hiding?Uncover the mystery the Federal Reserve doesn’t want you to know. READ MORE Bonds Rally on Fed Rate-Cut ExpectationsInvestors are increasingly betting on long-duration U.S. Treasuries, anticipating lower yields as the Federal Reserve leans towards rate cuts. The general sentiment suggests that longer-duration bonds, more sensitive to interest rate changes, could be a wise investment in anticipation of a slowing economy and possible rate cuts. READ MORE ZeroHedge: Futures Flat As "Crazy Week" BeginsGlobal stock markets show mixed responses with Asia-Pacific stocks mostly up, despite Middle East tensions and Chinese property concerns. U.S. futures remain stable with key economic data releases and Fed decisions looming. Oil prices remain steady, while gold sees a slight increase. READ MORE Oxfam Report: Billionaire Fortunes Double Amidst Global PandemicA recent report from Oxfam, highlighted on the Undergraduate Laws Blog, unveils a startling increase in wealth inequality. Since 2020, the wealth of the world’s five richest men has more than doubled from $405 billion to $869 billion, while the poorest 60% of the global population, nearly 5 billion people, have seen their wealth decline. […] READ MORE China's Decisive Rate Cut MoveChina’s 10-Year Yield hit a two-decade low, influenced by the People’s Bank of China’s unexpected reduction in the reserve-requirement ratio. This move is expected to release significant liquidity into the market and indicates a potential pivot in China’s monetary policy, contrasting with previous conservative stances. READ MORE Retaliation Promised: Biden's Response to Drone Attack in JordanPresident Joe Biden vowed a response following a drone strike in northeast Jordan near the Syrian border, which resulted in the deaths of three American troops. The strike, attributed to Iran-backed militias, marks a significant escalation after several attacks against U.S. forces in the Middle East. This incident occurred amidst the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. Biden’s […] READ MORE Evergrande's Liquidation: A Significant Turn in China's Property CrisisThe Hong Kong court has ordered the liquidation of the heavily indebted Chinese real estate giant, Evergrande. Judge Linda Chan’s decision came after Evergrande’s repeated failures to present a viable plan for restructuring its overwhelming debt, exceeding $300 billion. This ruling marks a crucial development in China’s real estate sector crisis, although its impact on […] READ MORE U.S. Economy's Fate Tied to Federal Reserve's DecisionsThe durability of the U.S. economic expansion may largely depend on the Federal Reserve’s strategy in the coming months. Historically, crises like stock market and housing crashes, and pandemics have disrupted economic growth. Currently, the Fed’s challenge is to adjust interest rates adeptly to maintain economic momentum. Despite a decline in inflation, there’s debate on […] READ MORE China's Growing Gold AppetiteIn this week’s Market Wrap Podcast with Mike Gleason, the focus is on China’s escalating gold purchases against a backdrop of seemingly positive economic data and stock market highs. Despite a reported 3.3% growth in the U.S. GDP for the fourth quarter, there’s skepticism about the sustainability of this growth, with projections of a potential […] READ MORE « Previous 1 … 69 70 71 72 73 … 79 Next »
