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,...
Trump announced 35% tariffs on Canada, exempting CUSMA goods, effective August 1. Markets hit new highs but closed lower amid tariff tensions and his feud with...
The June jobs report surprised, but underlying issues persist. The Big Beautiful Bill signals rising debt ahead. U.S. stock markets hit record highs, yet not all...
The stock market hit new highs despite global tensions, with the S&P 500, NASDAQ, and TSX leading. Oil collapsed amid a brief Mideast conflict. Energy and...