Markets
The Myth of the Soft Landing
Rising consumer price disparities, credit market stress, and cautious banking behaviors challenge the narrative of a 'soft landing' in the current economy.
Rising consumer price disparities, credit market stress, and cautious banking behaviors challenge the narrative of a 'soft landing' in the current economy.
The recent dramatic rise in gold prices, surpassing 2011 highs, reflects a shift towards secure assets like gold and Bitcoin.
The latest Baker Hughes report shows a continued decline in U.S. drilling rigs, with the total count falling to 617.
The Federal Reserve's pandemic-era policies have dramatically increased wealth inequality, enriching the top 1% to $45 trillion through extensive money printing and financial market support.
March 2023 witnessed the highest wholesale inflation rate in the U.S. in nearly a year, signaling ongoing economic pressures.
China's declining CPI and PPI have heightened global concerns about deflationary trends and their impact on the world economy.
The end of 2023 saw record U.S. credit card delinquencies, signaling mounting financial pressures on consumers amid high inflation and escalating costs.
California's gasoline prices have soared to $5.39 per gallon, significantly surpassing the national average.
Rising consumer price disparities, credit market stress, and cautious banking behaviors challenge the narrative of a 'soft landing' in the current economy.
The recent dramatic rise in gold prices, surpassing 2011 highs, reflects a shift towards secure assets like gold and Bitcoin.
The latest Baker Hughes report shows a continued decline in U.S. drilling rigs, with the total count falling to 617.
The Federal Reserve's pandemic-era policies have dramatically increased wealth inequality, enriching the top 1% to $45 trillion through extensive money printing and financial market support.
March 2023 witnessed the highest wholesale inflation rate in the U.S. in nearly a year, signaling ongoing economic pressures.
China's declining CPI and PPI have heightened global concerns about deflationary trends and their impact on the world economy.
The end of 2023 saw record U.S. credit card delinquencies, signaling mounting financial pressures on consumers amid high inflation and escalating costs.
California's gasoline prices have soared to $5.39 per gallon, significantly surpassing the national average.
OPEC's March 2023 report shows a slight increase in oil production, led by Iran and Saudi Arabia, amid varied changes across member countries.
Fitch's revision of China's credit outlook to Negative reflects mounting fiscal concerns amid its shift to a new economic model and escalating public finance risks.
Japan's historic shift to welcome a significant number of foreign workers, amidst public resistance, represents a major departure from its traditionally restrictive immigration policies.
The March 2024 CPI data disrupts the inflation narrative, indicating a surprising rise amid a broader trend of fluctuating perceptions and ongoing disinflation.
The Biden administration's freeze on LNG exports creates a dilemma for global energy security, especially for Asian nations transitioning from coal to natural gas.
