Cathie Wood Foresees a Balanced Economic Growth in 2026: 5% GDP with Deflation, Describes Bitcoin as the Perfect Portfolio Diversifier
Ark Investment’s Economic Outlook Cathie Wood, the CEO of Ark Investment, has proposed an economic “Goldilocks” scenario for 2026. She forecasts that real GDP growth could surge to nearly 5%, paired with a decrease in inflation, possibly even leading to deflation. This optimistic vision is underpinned by a forecasted productivity boom spurred by technology. In […]
Pound Sterling rises in value before important UK GDP figures
British Pound Strengthens Ahead of Economic Data The British pound (GBP) displayed solid gains against key non-antipodean currencies on Wednesday. This increase comes as anticipation builds for the upcoming UK monthly gross domestic product (GDP) figures and factory output data set to be released on Thursday. According to the UK’s Office for National Statistics (ONS), […]
Trump’s economy achieves 4.3% GDP growth while professional economists fail to meet predictions again
Economic Predictions Gone Awry It seems Donald Trump has once again thrown the experts for a loop. The economists—those “blue chip” analysts—were certain about high inflation and low growth a year ago. Turns out, they were way off. Seriously, their forecasts missed the mark by quite a bit. As of late, GDP growth for the […]
Pound Sterling falls as UK monthly GDP contracts once more
The British pound sterling (GBP) is experiencing selling pressure against major currencies after the release of the UK’s gross domestic product (GDP) data for October. This report revealed a contraction in economic growth of 0.1%, which was below expectations that anticipated a growth of 0.1%. These disappointing GDP figures stand in stark contrast to recent […]
Pound Sterling maintains Fed-related increases before UK monthly GDP figures
The British pound (GBP) traded with caution against major currencies on Thursday, managing to maintain the gains from the Fed’s recent rate cut. Investors are on edge in anticipation of critical UK economic data ahead of the Bank of England’s (BOE) decision next week. Between Friday and the BOE’s decision that follows on Thursday, the […]
Treasury Secretary Bessent anticipates the US will close 2025 with a 3% GDP growth.
House Speaker Addresses GOP Criticism and Economic Outlook House Speaker Mike Johnson recently appeared on Barney & Co., discussing various topics including the criticism facing Republican leadership, the Supreme Court’s decision on Texas legislative maps, and issues surrounding affordability. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent made a prediction about the U.S. economy, suggesting that the gross domestic […]
Overview of Upcoming US Retail Sales, Producer Prices, and German GDP Data
The U.S. dollar (USD) experienced a slight decline on Friday, hitting a three-day low as investors anticipated additional interest rate cuts from the Federal Reserve. What to Watch for on Tuesday, November 25th The US Dollar Index (DXY) is under some pressure due to varied U.S. Treasury yields, testing the significant support level around 100.00. […]
Government shutdown postpones third-quarter GDP report while Fed forecasts indicate growth
Impact of Government Shutdown on U.S. Economy Bank of America’s CEO, Brian Moynihan, expressed concerns that the ongoing government shutdown is harming the U.S. economy and putting jobs at risk. He highlighted how delayed agreements, halted IPOs, and missed approvals are all consequences of the situation. As a result of the shutdown, the Commerce Department’s […]
Trump convinces NATO members to allocate 5% of their GDP for defense, now needs to cover the expenses.
A few days back, President Donald Trump issued a warning to Spain, threatening new tariffs unless the country raised its defense spending to 5% of its GDP. It’s hard to tell if this approach will work, but one thing seems clear: Trump appears poised to be even more effective than during his first term in […]
GBP/USD continues to strengthen as the US Dollar weakens and UK GDP shows modest growth
GBP Strengthens Against USD On Thursday, the British pound (GBP) experienced an uptick against the US dollar (USD), marking its second consecutive day of gains. At this moment, GBP/USD is hovering around 1.3431 after making a comeback from a two-and-a-half month low reached on Tuesday. This rebound for the pound is occurring as the US […]