Economics
U.S. Economy Inches Towards 1970s-style Crisis
The U.S. economy is teetering on the edge of a 1970s-style stagflation crisis, marked by sluggish GDP growth and rising inflation.
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Economics
OPEC Leader Refutes Predictions of Imminent End to Oil Era
OPEC Secretary General Haitham Al Ghais refutes claims of the oil era's end, emphasizing the resilience of oil demand and advocating for balanced energy policies to prevent investm…
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Economics
Is Republic First Just the Tip of the Iceberg? Banking Crisis Looms
The collapse of Republic First Bank, marked by aggressive expansion and financial missteps, signals potential systemic vulnerabilities in the banking sector that could herald a bro…
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Nearly 30% of Working Households Can't Meet Basic Needs
Nearly 40 million households in the U.S. face financial instability despite being employed, as rising inflation and interest rates force them into a precarious situation.
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Tokyo Drifting Into A Currency Crisis
The Bank of Japan is standing idly by while their currency depreciates past the limit set in September 2022. Is all hope lost for the Japanese Yen?
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Milei Announces Historic Budget Surplus, Argentina's First in 16 Years
President Javier Milei's announcement of Argentina's first budget surplus in 16 years highlights a significant economic shift, driven by strict fiscal policies amid high inflation…
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When Good GDP Numbers Mask Bad News for the U.S. Economy
Recent U.S. GDP growth figures obscure deeper economic challenges, as rising costs and declining consumer spending hint at underlying vulnerabilities.
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Food Inflation Continues to Strain American Households
Persistent food inflation in the U.S. continues to burden households with rising costs for staples like eggs and beef.
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Soaring House Payments Push American Dream Out of Reach
Escalating housing costs and soaring mortgage rates are pushing the American dream of homeownership out of reach for many, amid a static housing market and rising inflation.
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Plummeting Yen Sparks Fear Across Global Markets
The sharp decline of the Japanese yen, falling below 157 against the dollar, has ignited global market fears and spotlighted the limited impact of Japanese officials' interventions…
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Republic First Crashes and Burns
Republic First Bancorp's collapse and rescue by Fulton Financial signal deeper troubles looming for regional banks.
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California’s Latest Job-Killing Policy Is More Bad News for Golden Staters
Hiking the minimum wage causes job losses, but it also increases prices.
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U.S. Home Prices Hit Historic Highs
The U.S. housing market has seen median home prices soar to a record $383,725 with mortgage rates reaching 7.1%.
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Decline in U.S. Drilling Activity Continues
Recent data shows a continued decline in U.S. drilling activity with fewer active rigs.
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The Mother of Bailouts: Government
Michael Hartnett from Bank of America Securities warns that the next major financial rescue could be for the federal government itself, potentially triggering economic turmoil far…
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Yen Hits 34-Year Low as Market Eyes Bank of Japan Meeting
Ahead of the Bank of Japan's meeting, the yen has plummeted to a 34-year low against the U.S. dollar, driven by significant yield disparities and shifting investor preferences.
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Economics
New GDP Report Signals Return of Silent Depression
The 2024 Q1 GDP report unveils a troubling economic scenario in the U.S., signaling a return to the "silent depression" conditions of the 2010s with a mere 1.6% growth rate.
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Economics
The Potemkin Economy
More and more news reports come out concerning the booming economy- but underneath the surface, things are not as they seem. Can we even trust the veracity of the data anymore?
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Economics
GDP Growth Falls Short of Expectations, Hits Two-Year Low
In Q1 2024, U.S. GDP growth decelerated to 1.6%, significantly below expectations and marking a two-year low, raising concerns of stagflation.
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Economics
UFC Fighter Renato Moicano Champions Austrian Economics
UFC fighter Renato Moicano champions Austrian economics, advocating for minimal government intervention and economic freedom based on Ludwig von Mises' principles.
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