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Economy

“IMF says fragmentation could cost global economy up to 7% of GDP”

“The International Monetary Fund said that fragmentation could cost the global economy up to 7% of GDP in a new report… The IMF lists a number of factors contributing to increasing global fragmentation, including Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the Covid-19 pandemic… The IMF… Continue Reading…

Economy, Energy

“Russian gas will eventually return to Europe as nations ‘forgive and forget,’ Qatari energy minister says”

“…“The Europeans today are saying there’s no way we’re going back” to buying Russian gas, Saad Sherida al-Kaabi, energy minister and head of state gas company QatarEnergy, said at the Atlantic Council Energy Forum in Abu Dhabi. “We’re all blessed… Continue Reading…

Cryptocurrencies

[Claim] “Scaramucci sees bitcoin at $50,000 to $100,000 in 2-3 years as market hopes for bull run”

“While bitcoin has gotten a small bump at the start of the year, in line with risk assets like stocks, experts say bitcoin is unlikely to retest its all-time high of just under $69,000 but it may have bottomed… “There’s… Continue Reading…

Banking, Economy

“…Cathie Wood has warned of another ‘Great Depression’ if the Fed doesn’t pivot…”

“…“The Fed raised rates in 1929 to squelch financial speculation and then, in 1930, Congress passed Smoot-Hawley, putting 50%+ tariffs on more than 20,000 goods and pushing the global economy into the Great Depression,” Wood said. “If the Fed does… Continue Reading…

Banking

“Citigroup’s fourth-quarter profit declines by 21% as bank sets aside more money for credit losses”

“Citigroup said fourth-quarter net income decreased by more than 21% from a year ago as the bank set aside more money for potential credit losses. Shares were up 0.74% as investors looked to some positives in the report including a record… Continue Reading…

Economy

“96% of workers are looking for a new job in 2023:..”

“…A whopping 96% of workers are looking for a new position in 2023, largely in search of better pay, according to a recent report by jobs site Monster.com… Nearly half, or 40%, of jobseekers need a higher income due to inflation and rising… Continue Reading…

Economy

“These 21 Stocks Expect Up To 1,220% Growth As New Uptrend Begins”

“… Top Growth Stocks Of 2022 Created in MarketSmith, this stock screen highlights top growth stocks expecting a 100%-1,220% EPS increase in 2022 or their current fiscal year. But note that earnings growth is just one part of the equation for how… Continue Reading…

Banking

“President Biden slams ‘reckless bill’ from Republicans to reverse funding for the IRS and its 87,000 new hires — here’s how it could affect you”

“President Joe Biden had included increased funding for the IRS in the Inflation Reduction Act to help the agency catch sneaky tax evaders — especially those high-earners who love to find loopholes. Advocates believe the increased funding could raise as… Continue Reading…

Economy, Stocks

“Dow climbs nearly 200 points after December CPI report shows cooling inflation”

“Stocks advanced Thursday after December’s consumer price report showed inflation cooled for the month, raising hopes the Federal Reserve can once again slow interest rate hikes. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 186 points, or 0.6%. The S&P 500 added… Continue Reading…

Banking, Economy

“M2 Growth Plummets Down To Zero”

“EDITOR’S NOTE: It’s interesting to see common optimism floating around on Wall Street as mainstream financial media often represents it. It certainly makes you wonder if this is truly the case, as any investor, from retail to professional, can simply look “under… Continue Reading…