Do Stocks Drive The Economy?
The recent stock market correction is more than just a reaction to economic uncertainties—it could actively contribute to an economic slowdown.
Go Deeper (3 min read)The Trump Reset
President Donald Trump is shaking up global markets with an aggressive tariff strategy, a move that some analysts believe is part of a calculated effort to engineer an economic slowdown.
Go Deeper (7 min read)Inflation Is A Top Issue
Record-high prices have continued to pose challenges for the Trump administration.
Go Deeper (3 min read)The Economy Is Still Strong
Despite a stable economy, public sentiment continues to trend downward. According to recent data, consumer confidence witnessed a significant drop in February, marking the largest decline since 2021.
Go Deeper (3 min read)Powell Is Prudent
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell emphasized a patient approach to interest rate adjustments during his testimony before Congress.
Go Deeper (2 min read)More from Markets
China Floods The World
A deluge of cheap Chinese goods sweeping across the developing world is straining relationships between China and the Global South, complicating Beijing's efforts to build alliances amidst escalating trade tensions with the U.S.
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The Fed Is Patient
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell emphasized on Thursday that the current strength in the U.S. economy allows the central bank to adopt a measured approach to interest rate cuts.
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U.S. Home Sales Remain Weak
The U.S. housing market is facing its most challenging year in nearly three decades. Sales of existing homes in 2024 are projected to be the lowest since 1995, marking the second consecutive year of sluggish activity.
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A Broad Rally
In recent weeks, several under-the-radar sectors have been propelling the stock market higher, setting the stage for a test of their resilience. The S&P 500 has gained 21% this year, with tech giants and their AI ambitions fueling the first-half surge.
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Fed Chair Powell Signals Further Rate Cuts
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell confirmed on Monday that the central bank plans to continue lowering interest rates in a bid to sustain economic growth and promote hiring.
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China's Weak Economy Gets A Boost
In an unprecedented move aimed at invigorating China's weakening economy and reviving a sluggish stock market, the People's Bank of China (PBOC) has rolled out a comprehensive set of policy measures.
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