Gold fell sharply this week, echoing 2013’s drop, though not as severely. Despite fears of a top, gold remains a safe haven amid global debt. Strong...
AI-driven tech optimism echoes past bubbles like the 1920s and 1990s, with warning signs emerging in banking, auto loans, and real estate. S&P 500 ratios now...
Tariffs of 100% on China rattled markets Friday, causing the biggest drop since April and erasing $1.6 trillion. Indices hit new highs earlier but closed lower....
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...