The U.S. Might Already be Navigating an Economic Downturn
The U.S. economy may already be navigating a downturn, mirroring patterns seen in China where significant government debt underpins economic growth.
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Rogoff Says Markets Will Thwart Any Political Pressure on Fed
Harvard prof. Kenneth Rogoff said financial markets would impose restraint on any move by a US president to force the Fed into easing monetary policy.
The Federal Reserve Is Not Yet Prepared To Lower Interest Rates
It appears that the Federal Reserve is not yet prepared to reduce interest rates. This sentiment is echoed by the CME FedWatch Tool.
The Stock Market Has a 'Systemic Problem'
"Higher rates are now a systemic problem for equities," Piper Sandler chief investment strategist Michael Kantrowitz wrote in weekly note to clients.
Rate Cuts by the Federal Reserve Might Not Offer Investors Relief
According to Mark Spitznagel, rate cuts by the Fed would likely occur only under dire economic circumstances, signaling a potential recession.
Gold Has Experienced an Unprecedented Surge in 2024
Gold has experienced an unprecedented surge in 2024, defying expectations set by the macroeconomic climate.
Fulton Financial Jumps After Buying Failed Republic First Bank's Deposits, Assets
Fulton Financial's shares jumped after it bought the deposits and assets of Republic First from the FDIC, in the first U.S. bank failure of 2024.
