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Macro 11/8/2024
Emerging markets have trailed behind developed economies, but their deep valuation discounts present intriguing opportunities. Balancing growth pot...
READ MOREMacro 11/1/2024
Despite the hype from the latest BRICS summit, a unified BRICS currency is still a long shot. Economic imbalances and reliance on the U.S. dollar h...
READ MOREMacro 10/18/2024
As the 2024 elections approach, U.S. deficits are set to rise regardless of who wins. Fiscal dominance - where government borrowing overpowers the ...
READ MOREMacro 10/4/2024
China’s stimulus aims to boost growth amid struggling property markets, weak consumption, and mounting debt. Measures include credit expansion and ...
READ MOREMacro 9/27/2024
Mortgage refinancing surges as rates hit a 2-year low, offering savings but with upfront costs that may take years to recoup. Meanwhile, the U.S. s...
READ MOREMacro 9/13/2024
Missed student loan payments are set to impact credit scores starting next month, as the effects of pandemic-era relief fade. Discover how this shi...
READ MOREMacro 9/6/2024
The yield curve just un-inverted, which might seem positive - but history tells a different story. An un-inversion often signals economic trouble a...
READ MOREMacro 8/23/2024
The U.S. economy may be on the brink of a recession, with revised employment data revealing the worst job losses since 2009. The Sahm Rule is signa...
READ MOREMacro 8/19/2024
U.S. consumers missing payments hit 3-year highs as household debt reaches $17.8T, risking economic downturn. China's falling home prices threaten ...
READ MOREMacro 8/9/2024
Wall Street’s beloved 'Vola-Saurus Rex' – the bloated beast of low volatility bets – met its untimely demise in a whirlwind of economic fears. Inve...
READ MOREMacro 8/2/2024
Rising inventory and falling sales plague the auto sector. High car prices and tight credit make auto loans essential but unaffordable for many. Au...
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