Bessent believes high interest rates could be behind the housing recession.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent mentioned on Sunday that certain sectors of the U.S. economy, especially housing, might already be experiencing a recession due to elevated interest rates. He reiterated his suggestion that the Federal Reserve should hasten its rate cuts. “I think we’re generally okay, but in some segments, we’re facing a recession,” Bessent stated […]
A shutdown would stop the jobs report and important economic information during worries about a recession.
The federal government plans to stop producing crucial economic data if funding negotiations fail by Wednesday. This could leave policymakers and investors in the dark, especially concerning the health of the job market. If President Trump and the Democrats can’t reach a funding agreement by the deadline, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) will suspend […]
Bank stocks usually rise when interest rates are lowered without a recession, according to Wells Fargo’s Mayo.
Potential Rise in Bank Stocks Following Fed Rate Cut Bank stocks may see an uptick after the Federal Reserve decided to lower its primary overnight borrowing rate by a quarter point. According to Wells Fargo’s data, banks typically trend upwards following the Fed’s initial cuts during the past six rate reduction cycles, with a notable […]
America Feels the Impact of Japan’s Sex Recession
A Cautionary Tale from Japan’s “Sexual Recession” In 2019, CBS News highlighted Japan’s troubling “sexual recession,” pointing to its dwindling birth rates and increasing loneliness among young people. Alarmingly, a significant number of them reported not engaging in sexual activities at all. Interestingly, this “sex recession” seems poised to extend beyond Japan, possibly reaching the […]
The next phase of Altseason relies on China’s stimulus and how investors react to recession concerns.
Key Insights on Economic Developments China’s central bank stimulus might shift liquidity toward cryptocurrency markets. Rising US Treasury yields suggest reduced risk aversion, potentially aiding Altcoin market recovery. Central banks often boost economic growth by cutting interest rates, creating favorable funding conditions, and effectively increasing the money supply. This strategy tends to favor risk assets […]
Inflation or recession? Regardless, Trump’s tariffs will create enduring damage.
President Trump’s recent tariff policies are likely to have lasting impacts on the nation. But just what kind of impact are we talking about? So far, these tariffs have contributed to an atmosphere of uncertainty, shaking up economies worldwide and influencing consumers and businesses alike. There’s a looming concern that these tariffs could, perhaps, increase […]
Labubu trend might signal a recession, according to an economist
Labubu Dolls as Fashion’s New Quirky Status Symbol Labubu Dolls have recently been spotted adorning Louis Vuitton and Saint Laurent purses, emerging as quirky new status symbols in the fashion world. However, experts suggest that this trend might foreshadow economic trouble ahead. In times of economic hardship, consumers often gravitate towards what are characterized as […]
Economist from Moody’s cautions that the US economy is close to a recession due to poor job statistics
Concerns Over Economic Outlook Amid Rising Inflation Alicia Finley from the Wall Street Journal’s editorial board recently spoke about President Donald Trump’s assertion that Joe Biden was politically favored before the election during an appearance on Varney & Co. Key economists are sounding alarms about last week’s economic reports, indicating that the labor market is […]
GDP recovers, private jobs increase to counter recession fears
Economy Surprises with Strong Growth The US economy has reported growth that exceeded expectations in the second quarter, leaving economists and major Wall Street banks a bit taken aback. According to the Commerce Department, the gross domestic product (GDP)—which represents the total value of goods and services produced in the US—increased by an inflation-adjusted 3% […]
June employment report surpasses expectations, goes against Democrats’ recession alerts
Recent predictions about President Donald Trump’s economic impact in the United States took a hit once again with the latest employment numbers released on Thursday. The Labor Bureau reported that 147,000 jobs were added in June, surpassing economists’ expectations of 110,000 job additions as per estimates from LSEG. This came even as months of Democratic […]