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Why Fed Money Printing and Interest Rate Repression Threaten the Middle Class
1+ hour, 59+ min ago (981+ words) Market Overview Analysis by Michael Pento covering: S&P 500, S&P 500. Read Michael Pento's latest article on Investing.com Why Fed Money Printing and Interest Rate Repression Threaten the Middle Class Position added successfully to: The Federal Reserve is a…...
Dollar Stands Tall Ahead of US Data Amid Iran Tensions
8+ hour, 19+ min ago (524+ words) The Wall Street Journal is reporting that Trump is weighing the option of limited strikes against Iran if Tehran rejects his demands, raising the risk of retaliation and a major escalation in the region. Oil futures jumped on the headlines,…...
4% Inflation: The Case For and Against
8+ hour, 49+ min ago (220+ words) In a recent white paper, " The Risk Of Higher US Inflation In 2026", Adam Posen and Peter Orszag argue that inflation could exceed 4 percent by year's end. To wit, they lead the article as follows: In our view, however, this optimism…...
Iran Tensions and AI Fears at the Forefront Ahead of Key US Data
10+ hour, 32+ min ago (439+ words) Thursday's scorecard shows major U.S. stock benchmarks closed modestly in the red amid mounting US-Iran tensions and AI disruption worries. The S&P 500 shed 19 points (0.3%) to 6,861, the Nasdaq 100 lost 101 points (0.4%) to 24,797, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 267 points (0.5%) to 49,395. On…...
Japan’s Inflation Cools to 2.0%, Giving BOJ Time as Tax Cut Debate Complicates
13+ hour, 10+ min ago (746+ words) Market Overview Analysis by Khasay Hashimov covering: . Read Khasay Hashimov's latest article on Investing.com Japan's Inflation Cools to 2.0%, Giving BOJ Time as Tax Cut Debate Complicates Japan's inflation momentum eased at the start of 2026, offering the Bank of Japan…...
US Q4 Growth Set To Extend Streak as K-Shaped Risk Lurks
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (389+ words) The US economy is on track to report a third straight quarter of growth in tomorrow's delayed GDP update for Q4, based on the median of a set of nowcasts compiled by The Capital Spectator. The pace is expected to slow…...
Gold Gains on Iran War Fears, Dollar Lifted by Hawkish Fed Minutes
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (619+ words) According to Axios, the US is much closer to launching a full-scale war with Iran, amid the heavy military buildup in the region, in a possible weeks-long campaign. President Trump has reportedly held a meeting with his top advisors to…...
A No Landing Outcome Is Assumed: Should It Be?
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (196+ words) While the reflation narrative neatly explains the recent market rotations, we still must question whether a no landing economic scenario is likely. Obviously, there is no answer, as no one knows what the future holds. That said, the current market…...
Philippine Rate Cut Signals Policy Support as Growth Weakness Persists
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (513+ words) Market Overview Analysis by Khasay Hashimov covering: . Read Khasay Hashimov's latest article on Investing.com Philippine Rate Cut Signals Policy Support as Growth Weakness Persists Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas began the year by lowering its benchmark overnight reverse repurchase rate…...
Disinflation Hints at More, Earlier Fed Rate Cuts
2+ day, 6+ hour ago (298+ words) Consumer inflation was softer than expected in January, but the news hasn't changed the market's outlook for the Federal Reserve to keep its target interest rate steady until June. But the bond market looks poised to challenge the timetable by…...