Markets keep breaking records despite overbought and overvalued concerns. With the U.S. government shutdown halting job and inflation data, the Fed is “flying blind.” Political and...
U.S. GDP showed -0.5% growth despite stronger sales and higher consumer spending. Q1 was -3.2%, leaving first-half growth at 1.65%, just above yearly expectations. Net exports...
The Fed and Bank of Canada cut rates 25 bps, citing inflation concerns. U.S. indexes hit record highs, but momentum is fading amid political risks. Gold...
Charles Mackay’s 1841 insights on crowd madness remain relevant today. Irrational manias fuel bubbles in housing, crypto, AI, and debt, now the most dangerous bubble. U.S....
Debt and deficits surge across G7, with U.S. worst and Canada lowest. Rising bond yields, U.K. and France instability, and weak job data fuel concern. Inflation...
At Jackson Hole, Fed Chair Jerome Powell signaled a dovish stance, hinting at possible September rate cuts due to labor market risks, though inflation pressures persist....
The 2007–08 crash showed markets can ignore warning signs until collapse hits suddenly. Today’s rally echoes that pattern: rising debt, inflated housing, AI-driven bubbles, and persistent...
Tensions between President Trump and key economic institutions are raising concerns over U.S. institutional independence as trade wars escalate with sweeping tariffs on over 70 countries....
Markets have cracked under the weight of weak jobs data and aggressive new tariffs. This has triggered a sharp global reversal, signaling a potential top as...
Financial bubbles recur, from railways to AI, driven by greed and speculation. Today’s market shows signs of another bubble, with extreme valuations and investor mania. Meanwhile,...