Economy, Energy

“Why it’s so hard to build new electrical transmission lines in the U.S.”

“…Building new transmission lines in the United States is like herding cats. Unless that process can be fundamentally improved, the nation will have a hard time meeting its climate goals. The transmission system in the U.S. is old, doesn’t go… Continue Reading…

Economy

“U.S. credit card debt jumps 18.5% and hits a record $930.6 billion”

“On the heels of another rate hike this week by the Federal Reserve, credit card annual percentage rates are already near 20%, on average, and set to climb even higher. At the same time, more consumers are leaning on credit to afford increasingly expensive… Continue Reading…

Business

“‘Robots are treated better’: Amazon warehouse workers stage first-ever strike in the UK”

“Hundreds of Amazon workers are on strike in Britain. The walkout marks the first formal industrial action in the country for the U.S. tech giant. The 24-hour strike action began Wednesday a minute after midnight. Strikers are expected to picket outside the… Continue Reading…

Economy

“The U.S. Economy Will Lose An Estimated 2 Million Jobs in 2023”

“EDITOR’S NOTE: Markets were closely watching the Jobs Report in the first week of December, worried that job growth beyond consensus estimates would signal a continuation of inflation, especially amid a high level of job openings. Citi’s recent statement peers beyond… Continue Reading…

Economy

“UK finance minister announces tax hikes and spending cuts, says country is in recession”

“The U.K. government on Thursday unveiled a sweeping £55 billion ($66 billion) fiscal plan as it seeks to plug a gaping hole in the public finances and restore Britain’s economic credibility, even as the country teeters on recession. Finance Minister… Continue Reading…

Economy

“Forecast for US Recession Within Year Hits 100%…”

“The latest recession probability models by Bloomberg economists Anna Wong and Eliza Winger forecast a higher recession probability across all timeframes, with the 12-month estimate of a downturn by October 2023 hitting 100%, up from 65% for the comparable period… Continue Reading…

Banking, Economy

“UN Warns That Interest Rate Hikes Could Pose Harm To The Global Economy”

“EDITOR’S NOTE: We saw what happened to the world’s major currencies when the Federal Reserve took a more aggressive stance on rate hikes: they tumbled. Even legendary hedge fund manager, Ray Dalio, whose mantra was “cash is trash” no longer believes that… Continue Reading…

Economy

“U.S. Pension Funds Could Be In Danger”

“EDITOR’S NOTE: How safe are your pension funds, really? If you’re in the retirement red zone, you may be facing a triple threat: not only is your pension fund at risk, but whatever you receive from your fund is likely going to… Continue Reading…

Real Estate

“U.S. mortgage interest rates top 6% for first time since 2008″

“…The average interest rate on the most popular U.S. home loan rose above 6% for the first time since 2008 and is now more than double the level it was one year ago, Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) data showed on… Continue Reading…

Economy

“UK inflation could top 22% as energy prices soar, Goldman Sachs warns”

“…U.K. inflation could soar above 22% next year if energy prices continue their upward spiral, U.S. investment bank Goldman Sachs warned. In a research note dated Monday, Goldman said headline inflation could peak at 22.4% and gross domestic product could drop by… Continue Reading…