Economics
Spiraling Inflation and Banking Woes Signal Alarming Economic Trend
The latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics showcases a worrying trend.
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Economics
Macro, money, and the forces reshaping the financial system. The stories behind the headlines.
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Economics
Central Banks vs. The Bitcoin Revolution
In our current monetary system, central banks around the world are pivotal in shaping national economic policies and managing currency systems. A key function of central banking is…
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Economics
Shifting Economic Winds: A Detailed Look at US Inflation Rates
The US consumer price index (CPI) is often cited as a key measure of inflation, and recent data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics has shed light on the current inflationar…
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Economics
Bitcoin Surges Past $51,775 As ETF Net Inflows Surpass 10,000 Bitcoin Per Day
Bitcoin is back over $51,775 for the first time since early December 2021 and has surpassed a $1 Trillion market.
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Economics
Biden's Shrinkflation Blame Game
In a recent Super Bowl ad, President Joe Biden voiced his frustration with the ongoing issue of shrinkflation, a phenomenon where companies reduce the size of their products while…
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Economics
Debt Monetization Is Coming, Hard Assets Are The Hedge ｜ Michael Howell
The latest episode of The Bitcoin Layer podcast features Michael Howell, CEO of CrossBorder Capital, who delves into the intricacies of global liquidity and its profound impact on…
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Economics
Crisis in Shanghai
Chinese stock markets are collapsing- is their entire stock market a potential fraud?
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Economics
The Unsettling Trends in Commercial Real Estate
Last week's earnings from New York Community Bank Corp (NYCB) brought significant attention to the commercial real estate (CRE) market.
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Economics
How Washington Regulation Strangled American Manufacturing
U.S. Steel had been losing market share for decades. It’s now being taken over by a foreign rival—the result of slow strangulation by government.
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Economics
China's Economic Struggles: An Analysis of Recent Developments
A series of purges among top officials, ongoing efforts to stabilize a volatile stock market, and the struggle to maintain a fragile banking system all point toward a government gr…
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Economics
Do Illegal Immigrants Alleviate Labor Shortages?
In a time when immigration policy and labor shortages are at the forefront of political discourse, the idea that illegal immigrants are the solution to workforce deficits continues…
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Economics
Unpacking Powell's Confessions
In a recent candid interview with "60 Minutes," Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell provided insight into the Fed's past miscalculations and its future policy direction.
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Consumer Credit Hits The Wall
Earlier today the Federal Reserve Bank of New York released a report on the state of consumer credit. Dissecting data across student, auto, mortgage credit card, and other similar…
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Economics
Debunking "The Debt Doesn't Matter": The Inescapable Reality of National Debt
A thought-provoking analysis from Guy Swann debunking the myths surrounding national debt, emphasizing its serious consequences for the economy and urging individuals to reconsider…
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Economics
A Deep Dive into the 'Ridiculous' U.S. Jobs Report
A critical analysis of the U.S. jobs report reveals significant discrepancies, questioning the authenticity of employment growth and average hourly earnings increases. Experts sugg…
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Economics
The Weakening State of the Crude Oil Market
The crude oil market is showing signs of weakness, with potential to weaken further amid economic slowdowns across the US and Europe and geopolitical tensions.
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Economics
Jeff Gundlach On Fed Policy
The Federal Reserve has signaled that there will be no interest rate cuts in the immediate future, particularly not by March. This forecast aligns with the inflation model predicti…
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Economics
A Surge in Layoffs and a Crisis of Trust
Corporate journalism faces unprecedented layoffs as trust plummets among readers. Explore the industry's challenges and the rise of alternative media sources as we delve into the s…
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Podcast
Beyond The Fiscal Facade | Gary Brode
In this episode of The Last Trade, Gary Brode joins Marty, Jesse and Michael to cover a broad range of economic and financial topics, responding critically to Jason Calacanis's opt…
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Economics
The Rising Tide of 'Doom Spending' Among Americans Amid Economic Woes
A recent Intuit study highlights the alarming trend of 'doom spending' among Americans, particularly the youth, as economic stress drives tens of millions to spend beyond their mea…
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