Macro, money, and the forces reshaping the financial system. The stories behind the headlines.
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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.
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.
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?
In Q1 2024, U.S. GDP growth decelerated to 1.6%, significantly below expectations and marking a two-year low, raising concerns of stagflation.
UFC fighter Renato Moicano champions Austrian economics, advocating for minimal government intervention and economic freedom based on Ludwig von Mises' principles.
The FDIC is seeking buyers for the financially troubled Republic First Bancorp, intensifying efforts to stabilize the bank and protect stakeholders after a major investment deal co…
The U.S. government's $11 trillion spending spree is reshaping the economy, raising questions about its long-term health and stability.
Following the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse, Baltimore officials are opening a new, deeper channel to quickly restore port operations.
Facing tariffs, China's steel industry grapples with international criticism and changing global demand.
Texas's deepwater oil export plans face challenges due to shifting global trade dynamics, reduced demand for supertanker ports, and uncertainties in U.S. oil production growth.
Western-imposed green energy policies have exacerbated poverty and stifled economic progress in Sub-Saharan Africa, where stringent mandates have deprived local farmers of essentia…
Liz Truss's adoption of supply-side reforms as UK Prime Minister faced intense opposition from an entrenched political establishment, underscoring the persistent challenges reformi…
Soaring oil prices are weakening global economic demand, exacerbating credit constraints, and heightening recession fears.
President Javier Milei of Argentina has implemented severe austerity measures to reduce the fiscal deficit and combat high inflation, resulting in the country's first quarterly fis…
Major energy companies like Shell and TotalEnergies are negotiating to invest in the UAE's Ruwais LNG export project, which aims to double ADNOC’s production.
A Redfin survey reveals that 38% of U.S. renters now believe homeownership is unattainable, driven by rising home prices, steep mortgage rates, and increasing financial hurdles.
FTC's crackdown on oil and gas mergers, driven by environmentalist demands, fuels alarm over potential economic disaster and energy crisis in the U.S.
The Federal Reserve's financial stability report reveals significant economic vulnerabilities, highlighting overvalued stock markets, deteriorating credit conditions, and commercia…
The U.S. economy shows underlying struggles with modest employment gains and struggling consumer spending, suggesting a discrepancy between narratives and actual economic condition…
A ATTOM report reveals a significant increase in U.S. commercial foreclosures, with a 117% rise year-over-year, highlighting growing instability in the commercial real estate marke…
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