The Looming Disaster in Commercial Real Estate ExplainedGain insights into the complexities of the current real estate landscape and the potential consequences for both investors and the broader economy. READ MORE BRICS Nations' Gold Rush: Safeguarding Economies Against US Recession FearsIn a strategic move to fortify their economies, the BRICS countries – led by China, Russia, and India – have significantly ramped up their gold reserves, becoming the top gold buyers in 2023. According to the World Gold Council, China alone added a staggering 225 tonnes of gold to its reserves last year. This trend […] READ MORE Hedge Fund That’s Up 227% Makes Bet on GoldXIB Asset Management, a Canadian hedge fund that soared by 227% during the first two years of the pandemic, is now strategically focusing on gold and uranium, anticipating their strong performance as interest rates are predicted to fall. The fund’s founders, Sean McNulty and Peter Hatziioannou, foresee a near-future where policymakers start reducing borrowing costs, […] READ MORE S&P Global Survey Shows US Business Activity Picks Up in January as Inflation CoolsIn a promising start to 2024, U.S. business activity has shown a notable uptick in January, alongside signs of cooling inflation. S&P Global’s latest survey reveals that the flash U.S. Composite PMI Output Index, encompassing manufacturing and services sectors, has risen to a robust 52.3, marking its highest point since the previous June. This surge […] READ MORE Fed's Rate Hikes Propel Global Shift Away from U.S. Dollar, Says Atlantic CouncilThe Atlantic Council has identified the Federal Reserve’s rate hikes as a key driver behind the growing trend of de-dollarization globally. The Fed’s rate increases, coinciding with the aftermath of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, have made dollar borrowing costlier and less accessible. This change has encouraged emerging market firms to explore alternatives like the Chinese […] READ MORE Central Banks Tread Cautiously in Final Stretch of Inflation BattleAs the global economy enters a critical phase in managing inflation, central banks are hesitant to declare victory too soon, fearing the consequences of maintaining tight monetary policies for an extended period. The current financial landscape sees a significant slowdown in the pace of inflation, shifting the focus from when to how much interest rates […] READ MORE Fed's Inflation Blunder Sets Stage for Looming US Recession, Says Top EconomistBrevan Howard’s chief economist warns that the Federal Reserve’s significant misjudgment of inflation levels has steered the United States towards an inevitable recession in 2024. The central bank’s aggressive monetary policy, marked by the sharpest interest rate hikes in forty years – from near-zero in March 2022 to between 5.25% and 5.5% by July 2023 […] READ MORE Morgan Stanley Warns: Digital Currencies May Challenge US Dollar's ReignMorgan Stanley has issued a report, “Digital (De)Dollarization?”, shedding light on the potential shift in the currency landscape due to digital assets. Authored by Andrew Peel, the bank’s executive director and head of Digital Asset Markets, the report highlights the increasing scrutiny of the US dollar’s dominance amidst geopolitical changes and the growing US twin […] READ MORE U.S. National Debt Soars to Dizzying Heights, Joining Global Debt Pile-UpThe United States, the world’s wealthiest nation, has seen its public debt skyrocket to a staggering $34 trillion, setting a new record even when adjusted for inflation. This alarming increase in debt levels is a trend mirrored in many major economies globally. The situation raises critical concerns about the long-term financial sustainability of key entitlement […] READ MORE « Previous 1 … 56 57 58 59 60 … 64 Next »
