Economics
The Stages of the Supply Shock in the Global Economy
Dive into the intricate stages of the supply shock that's reshaping the global economy.
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Economics
Macro, money, and the forces reshaping the financial system. The stories behind the headlines.
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Economics
Thomas Sowell's Critique of Egalitarianism: A Deep Dive into Freedom and Equality
Delving into the intense debate of egalitarianism, read a thorough analysis of Thomas Sowell's critiques from the 1980 Free To Choose TV series.
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Economics
Retirement Crisis Ahead: $175 Trillion Gap in Social Security Funding
In a revealing financial report by the U.S. Treasury, an alarming $175 trillion shortfall in Social Security and Medicare funding poses a dire threat to America's retirement future…
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Economics
Federal Reserve Records Largest Operating Loss Ever, Halts Payments to US Treasury
The Federal Reserve has encountered a record operating loss of $114.3 billion in 2023, compelling it to suspend its regular contributions to the US Treasury.
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Economics
How To Square the Circle in Biden’s Tale of Two Economies
Joe Biden's portrayal of the U.S. economy as thriving contrasts sharply with public sentiment, a divide best understood through the lens of the Common Man CPI.
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Economics
U.S. Consumer Spending Has Reached a Tipping Point
Across the United States, a pivotal shift in consumer spending is emerging, transcending demographic boundaries.
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Economics
U.S. Crude Oil Exports Hit Record High
In a historic turn of events, the U.S. has set a new benchmark in the global energy market with its crude oil exports hitting an all-time high of 4 million BPD in 2023.
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Economics
US Tax Revenue Swallowed by Debt Interest
Debt interest payments have begun to consume a vast portion of income tax revenue, revealing a concerning imbalance in federal spending and income.
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Economics
Confidence in the Banking System Has Eroded Post-2023 Bank Failures
In the wake of the 2023 bank failures, Ampersand Inc.'s Depositor Priorities Survey uncovers a stark change in depositor attitudes, revealing heightened concerns about bank safety.
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Economics
US Commercial Real Estate on the Brink, China's Economy in Turmoil
The US commercial real estate (CRE) market is under significant stress, with CRE CLO managers buying back delinquent loans to avoid a market collapse, while China grapples with its…
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Marty's Bent
The Insanity In Our World Is Driven By Money Printing
Fix the money, fix the world.
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Economics
Japan Bids Farewell to Negative Interest Rates
Japan's significant shift from negative interest rates to a new monetary era dramatically impacts its traditionally savings-inclined citizens.
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Economics
Social Security Faces a Looming Retirement Crisis
The U.S. Social Security and Medicare systems are nearing a critical point, grappling with a daunting $175 trillion funding gap as highlighted in the government's financial report.
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Economics
Commercial Real Estate Threatens "Hundreds of Banks"
The commercial real estate sector, destabilized by the Federal Reserve's fluctuating interest rates and ensuing loan defaults, is posing a grave threat to the U.S. banking system.
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Economics
Revisiting the Digital Gold Rush
The recent SEC approval of 11 Bitcoin ETFs marks a monumental shift in the investment landscape, igniting what could be termed a modern 'Digital Gold Rush.'
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Economics
The Fed's Policy Confusion: Takeaways From the March Meeting
Dissonance has plunged the FOMC into a state of heightened uncertainty, complicating future monetary policy decisions and highlighting the unpredictability of the current economic…
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Economics
Sanctions Backfire: Europe's Bold Move Threatens Dollar Supremacy
The European Union's move to transfer $300 billion in frozen Russian assets to Ukraine could destabilize the global financial market, signaling a shift away from the dollar and eur…
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Economics
Federal Reserve Holds Rates Steady
The Federal Reserve's decision to keep interest rates unchanged marks a cautious yet hawkish approach to monetary policy.
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Economics
The BoJ is Trapped
The Bank of Japan just raised rates for the first time since 2007. Is Ueda sleepwalking into an inflation wave?
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