Macro, money, and the forces reshaping the financial system. The stories behind the headlines.
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The Federal Reserve's latest Financial Stability Report highlights persistent inflation and the 2024 presidential election as significant risks that could destabilize the financial…
Following the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, the Federal Reserve revealed that 1,804 financial institutions utilized the Bank Term Funding Program, which issued $165 billion in l…
March saw a significant decline in single-family home construction, intensifying challenges in the U.S. housing market due to rising mortgage rates and a shrinking supply.
Amid rising inflation and geopolitical tensions, gold prices have surged.
The Federal Reserve's inconsistencies in communicating and managing U.S. monetary policy, highlight historical and current challenges in accurately predicting and controlling econo…
China's Central Bank battles to stabilize the yuan amid escalating economic pressures and global market uncertainties.
U.S. shale oil production shows signs of peaking, potentially altering global supply dynamics and impacting oil prices.
The Biden administration will reimpose sanctions on Venezuela's oil and gas sectors due to non-compliance with the Barbados Agreement's electoral conditions.
Small business optimism in the U.S. has plummeted to an 11-year low due to persistent inflation and labor shortages, revealing significant challenges in managing rising costs and d…
China's economy is experiencing worrying deflationary pressures due to soaring household debt, with significant implications for the global economic landscape.
The recent 15% month-over-month drop in housing construction, alongside a fluctuation in oil prices, underscores vulnerabilities in key sectors influenced by rising interest rates…
The IMF warns that substantial fiscal deficits in the US and China pose serious risks to global economic stability and could disrupt inflation management and financial stability.
In February 2024, global oil demand surged to a five-year seasonal high, with India setting consumption records while China experienced a decline during its holiday season.
Economic pressures and policy shifts are causing a significant shift in Europe's automotive market, with a notable decline in electric vehicle sales as consumer interest returns to…
Recent spikes in US Treasury yields, contrasted with stable German yields, suggest an 'uncertainty premium' in US markets.
Zimbabwe has introduced a new gold-backed currency, the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG), amidst skepticism over its ability to stabilize the nation's troubled economy.
The Biden administration's actions, including halting the Keystone Pipeline and implementing new leasing regulations, have significantly impacted the U.S. oil and gas industry, rai…
Jerome Powell's latest remarks underscore ongoing inflation concerns, signaling an extended high-interest rate period.
In 2023, Germany's oil and natural gas production continued to decline, with calls from BVEG leaders to increase local production for enhanced energy security.
The March jobs report in the U.S. suggests an unsettling trend toward part-time employment and a notable decrease in full-time positions.
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