The U.S. Treasury yield curve is undergoing a notable bear steepening, a trend signaling rising economic jitters as the 2024 election nears, with the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting close behind. Rising U.S. Treasury Yields Could Spell Trouble for 2025 Economy As the U.S. approaches the 2024 election, economic indicators are signaling turbulence ahead,…
Jim Rickards, a renowned economist and author of several best-selling books, has explained that the recent Federal Reserve 0.5% interest rate cut shows that the institution has fallen behind the curve and is “in a little bit” of a panic mode, with a recession coming according to several technical indicators. Jim Rickards Warns About Coming…
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon has downplayed the significance of Federal Reserve rate cuts, emphasizing that broader economic forces are at play. He cautioned against focusing too much on the type of economic landing. “Honestly, most of us have been through all that stuff, it doesn’t matter as much,” said the JPMorgan executive. Jamie Dimon:…
Economist and gold advocate Peter Schiff has sounded the alarm on the Federal Reserve’s latest actions, linking a significant rate cut to rising gold prices and a weakening U.S. dollar. His warning about a deepening recession and rising inflation adds weight to concerns about future economic stability. “It’s game over for the Fed,” Schiff stressed….
Former Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross has warned of an impending U.S. recession due to the lingering effects of pandemic-related stimulus. While Wall Street maintains a more optimistic outlook, citing strong GDP and low unemployment, Ross argues that the economy was artificially inflated by the $5 trillion in stimulus. He points to inflation, high consumer prices,…
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon has raised concerns about stagflation despite signs of easing inflation. Dimon highlighted ongoing risks such as rising deficits and government spending that could pressure inflation. The JPMorgan executive warned that the U.S. economy is not yet out of the woods and suggested the possibility of a recession remains significant. Jamie…
In recent weeks, both economists and technical indicators have hinted that the U.S. may be on the brink of a recession, causing anxiety to ripple through the markets. Meanwhile, over on X, the topic of recession is gaining more traction by the day, with users discussing the likelihood of an economic downturn. Social Media Buzzes…
On Thursday, the crypto market mirrored the stock market’s downturn ahead of Friday’s anticipated U.S. jobs report. All major U.S. stock indices slipped into the red, with bitcoin (BTC) tumbling 3.6% in the past 24 hours. Meanwhile, gold enjoyed a nearly 1% gain, climbing back above the $2,500 per ounce mark. Recession Fears Loom as…
The prediction market Polymarket and CME’s Fedwatch tool suggest that a rate cut during the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting in September is highly likely. However, BCA Research’s chief asset allocation strategist, Garry Evans, argues that even if rates are lowered, it won’t stop a recession in the United States. On the flip side,…
UBS reported on Friday that U.S. stocks extended their rally as new economic data, including a 1% rise in July retail sales, eased concerns about a potential recession. Despite the encouraging consumer resilience, UBS cautioned that the risk of a significant economic slowdown remains, especially after weaker July jobs data. Investors are advised to wait…
Google searches for the word ‘recession’ have spiked 244% this month as worries about the financial future looms. The recent stock market crash sent shockwaves indicating that if a recession hits, the economy could fall 10 times worse. Leading investment bank JP Morgan remains cautious and published a new finding claiming that a recession probability…