Shutdown strain: US economy reels under layoffs and lost pay; food banks, small firms struggle to cope
Washington’s economy is facing deepening distress as the longest-ever US government shutdown, mass layoffs of federal workers, and…
A look at consumer prices 9 months into the Trump administration
After a weekslong delay because of the federal government shutdown, the latest report on consumer prices has arrived,…
A zombie economy could be America’s future
Over the next decade, the US economy will face two big challenges: higher interest rates and AI-generated disruption.…
Dissecting a potential $1 trillion windfall for the US that can roil the world
As the recent RBI documentary notes, “Countries will rise and fall. Economies will have ups and downs. But…
A Market Bear’s ‘Sleep at Night’ Fund Is Beating the S&P 500 This Year
David Rosenberg has a question for his critics: Does a so-called “perma-bear” make investors money? He also has…
US’ sway among friend and foe is now shaken
The shock Israeli strike against Hamas officials in Doha, followed by Russian drones piercing the airspace of NATO…
US Economy Due for a Crisis, Warning Signs in Credit, Lloyd Blankfein Says
The chief executive who led Goldman Sachs during one of the most turbulent periods in the history of…
Trump tariff shock: Fitch warns US economy is slowing down; says evidence visible in ‘hard’ economic data
GDP fluctuations caused by Donald Trump administration’s tariff-related factors mask the actual economic deceleration. (AI image) The US…
Markets with Bertie: Is AI driving real productivity or just market valuations?
No conversation, especially in finance circles, is complete these days without the mention of artificial intelligence (AI). It…
Stock Market Outlook: How Much S&P 500 Will Drop During Weakest Time of the Year
It’s been a strong summer for stocks, but investors are about to enter what is historically the worst…
How Will We Know When a Recession Begins? Mark Zandi Lets Us Know
Economist Mark Zandi thinks the US economy is on the brink of a recession, and there are a…
Investors ‘not quite euphoric’ but close, as share market rollercoaster roars on
This week, we’ve seen the Australian share market smash records, from fresh intra-day all-time highs (which occur during…