Americans Begin to Feel the Sting of Fed Rate Hikes
Rising interest rates due to Federal Reserve’s decisions are straining American finances. Consumers face higher costs for home and car loans, and existing debts are...
The Meltdown of the World’s Biggest Crypto Firm
Binance, once the dominant force in the crypto world after FTX’s crash, is now facing challenges. U.S. agencies’ enforcement threats have led to over a...
Unprecedented Gold Hoarding By Central Banks Heralds Financial Sea Change
My estimation of global official gold reserves hit 38,764 tonnes in Q2 2023, breaking its previous record from 1965. The new high confirms the world...
Watching the Real-Estate Bust
The pandemic severely affected mall retailers. The mall’s occupancy plummeted from 96% to below 50%. Owners Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield and Brookfield Properties ceased mortgage payments, and by...
Can the U.S. Economy Survive Four Simultaneous Shocks at Once?
The U.S. economy is facing simultaneous threats: potential auto worker strikes, a possible government shutdown, the resumption of student loan payments, and rising oil prices....
investors look to Fed interest rate decision
U.S. Treasury yields dipped slightly on Wednesday, pulling the 10-year yield back from highs not seen in more than 15 years as investors awaited the...
Oil to hit $100? Analysts expect a return to triple digits before 2024
In an aerial view, oil storage tanks are shown at the Enterprise Sealy Station on August 28, 2023 in Sealy, Texas. Brandon Bell | Getty...
Why More Baby Boomers Are Facing Homelessness
The surge in elderly homelessness is being significantly impacted by the Baby Boomers, amplifying a public-policy crisis and burdening taxpayers. Increasingly, aging individuals face homelessness...
Massive $2 Trillion Deficit Expected in Fiscal 2023
Washington faces a spending showdown, but the fiscal year ending this month brings a dire reality – a projected $1.7 trillion deficit, roughly $13,500 per...
US Military Drills Near Russia Raise Concern in Kremlin
Amid Russia’s sphere of influence, the U.S. has launched joint military exercises with Armenia, a long-standing Russian ally. This marks a shift in geopolitical dynamics...