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Economy

“The world is sitting on a $91 trillion problem. ‘Hard choices’ are coming”

“Governments owe an unprecedented $91 trillion, an amount almost equal to the size of the global economy and one that will ultimately exact a heavy toll on their populations… The International Monetary Fund last week reiterated its warning that “chronic fiscal… Continue Reading…

Economy, Energy

“The Coming Electricity Crisis”

“President Biden and the press keep raising alarms about a climate crisis that his policies can’t do much about. Yet in the meantime they’re ignoring how government climate policies are contributing to a looming electric-grid crisis that is more urgent… Continue Reading…

Business, Economy

“Major Chinese Solar Manufacturer Sees Industry Shake-Out Coming”

“China’s world-beating solar sector will start seeing smaller equipment makers being forced out next year as prices keep falling, according to one of the leading manufacturers… “Under the current bidding prices, there is no profit across the entire supply chain,… Continue Reading…

Cryptocurrencies

“Cryptocurrency Altcoin Crash Is Coming: Matrixport”

“At least $3.4 billion worth of crypto is likely to be sold by FTX so it can return fiat currency to its users instead of tokens, which should create an overhang for altcoins for the rest of the year, Matrixport… Continue Reading…

Economy, Stocks

“The spending slowdown is coming. The stock market should brace for impact.”

“ … Dwindling savings, weak wage gains, and the return of student loan payments mean people have plenty of reason to tighten their belts for the second half of the year — and experts say that could ultimately curb gains in the stock market.… Continue Reading…

Banking, Economy

“The Federal Reserve thinks catastrophe is coming for US businesses”

“…1. Researchers at the US central bank just published a paper warning that a historic surge in the percentage of distressed American companies could worsen the fallout from the Fed’s inflation battle. Plainly, they said high borrowing costs could cause a huge number of companies… Continue Reading…

Business

“The $25,000 electric vehicle is coming, with big implications for the auto market and car buyers”

“From the headlines, car buyers might think the most important force driving down the cost of electric vehicles is the $7,500 tax credit that was expanded last summer, followed by Tesla’s recent aggressive cost-cutting to gain more market share. Look… Continue Reading…

Economy

“70% of Americans think a recession is coming: Here’s what they are doing to prepare”

“Most Americans — 70% — already believe an economic downturn is on its way, according to a new survey from MagnifyMoney. The online survey was conducted between June 10 and 14 and included 2,082 respondents. A recession is defined as a significant economic… Continue Reading…

Economy

“NFIB Signals A Recession Is Coming… Again”

“EDITOR’S NOTE: Among the many economic indicators investors follow, the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Optimism Index may not be among the most popular. It should be, however. The index reflects the collective wisdom of business leaders across multiple… Continue Reading…

Economy

“A “recession shock” is coming, BofA warns”

“The macro-economic picture is deteriorating fast and could push the U.S. economy into recession as the Federal Reserve tightens its monetary policy to tame surging inflation, BofA strategists warned in a weekly research note. “‘Inflation shock’ worsening, ‘rates shock’ just… Continue Reading…