ECB Cut Rates
The European Central Bank (ECB) has decreased interest rates by a quarter point, initiating a reversal of its historic rate increases.
Go Deeper (3 min read)Exporting Deflation Might Not Work
China's factories unexpectedly contracted in May, ending a two-month period of growth and casting doubt on the country's export-driven strategy to rejuvenate its struggling economy.
Go Deeper (3 min read)China's Routes
Chinese automakers are shifting their focus to global markets outside the U.S. following the Biden administration's decision to impose 100% tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs).
Go Deeper (2 min read)It Is Cooling Down
Despite this slowdown, overall economic activity remains robust, and the moderation could be good news for investors, as it may pave the way for potential interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve.
Go Deeper (2 min read)Fed's Independence
The Federal Reserve faced significant challenges following World War II. Initially, it maintained low interest rates on U.S. debt as part of its wartime economic policy.
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Spending Doesn't Cool Down
Despite the economic uncertainty, Americans are continuing to spend, challenging the expectations of many business leaders about consumer behavior in slower economic times.
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Chipmaking In The U.S. And Japan
Achieving a remarkable milestone emblematic of its renowned industrial strategy, Japan witnessed the rapid construction of an impressive $8.6 billion semiconductor facility.
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March 2024 - Commentary
The U.S. employment market showed signs of slowing down in February, with a slight decline in job availability, as indicated by the latest employment trends index.
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Office Real Estate Hasn't Collapsed
Owners of office buildings have been facing tough times since the Covid-19 pandemic began emptying their properties in early 2020.
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Waller Economics 2.0
Two years ago, Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller proposed a groundbreaking economic strategy that suggested the Federal Reserve could successfully reduce inflation.
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A Soft Landing On 6% Deficit
American politicians are increasingly inclined to stimulate the economy with substantial government funding, a trend that has begun to elevate borrowing costs and is expected to maintain them at elevated levels well beyond the current inflation crisis.
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