Economy
Five Things to Watch in Markets This Week
Global markets are bracing for a busy week, with a focus on key U.S. retail earnings, crucial economic data from the U.S. and China, and insights into the Federal Reserve's monetary policy path.
Central Bank Market Backstops Risk Fueling Leverage, Future Crises
Central bank emergency market interventions, while stemming immediate collapse, risk encouraging excessive leverage and potentially sowing the seeds for future financial instability.
U.S. Credit Card Debt Surges by $21 Billion, High Interest Rates Intensify Financial Strain
American household credit card debt recently rose by $21 billion, reaching a total of $1.26 trillion. High average interest rates exceeding 20% are significantly burdening household finances, with credit card delinquency rates continuously climbing. This trend is attributed to persistent high inflation and the Federal Reserve's aggressive interest rate hike policy.
Walmart, Target Earnings Set to Unveil U.S. Consumer Health
As retail giants Walmart and Target prepare to release their second-quarter earnings, investors are closely watching for insights into the impact of inflation and shifting consumer spending habits on the U.S. economy.
Peter Schiff Warns US Stocks Are a 'Ticking Time Bomb' – Is a Crash Imminent?
Contrarian economist Peter Schiff predicts an "ultimate crash" for the U.S. stock market, urging investors to prepare for a major reckoning, but market performance has continued to defy his warnings.
Morgan Stanley Sees Disinflation, But Risks Loom for 2027 Rate Outlook
Recent U.S. inflation data suggests disinflation is underway, potentially allowing the Federal Reserve to pause rate hikes, yet uncertainties surrounding 2027 interest rate cuts persist.
U.S. Stock Futures Little Changed as Investors Await Fed's Next Move
Investors are closely watching the Federal Reserve's next steps on interest rates, as the central bank navigates persistent inflation and a moderating job market.
AI-Driven Bond Yield Surge Emerges as Next Market Risk
While artificial intelligence (AI) promises to boost economic growth, analysts warn it could also trigger a sharp rise in bond yields, posing a new threat to equity markets and overall economic expansion.
Hindenburg Omen Flashes Repeatedly: Is a Stock Market Crash Imminent?
The 'Hindenburg Omen,' a technical indicator signaling potential stock market crashes, has been flashing repeatedly, raising investor anxiety despite ongoing market rallies.
Asia FX, Dollar Steady as Traders Assess Fed Outlook After U.S. CPI
The U.S. dollar and Asian currencies held steady after July's U.S. CPI met market expectations. Traders are adjusting their outlook on the Federal Reserve's monetary policy trajectory.
US Stock Futures Pare Gains After July Inflation Data
U.S. July consumer price index aligned with market forecasts, leading to a slight moderation in stock futures' upward momentum amid Federal Reserve policy expectations.
U.S. July Payrolls Shrink by 23,000 — a Shock Miss. Unemployment Falls to 4.1% Anyway
The report badly missed expectations of +83,000, snapping four months of gains. Yet U.S. stocks rose, yields tumbled, and gold surged — here's why.