The likelihood of the economy sliding into a recession is "very significant," as the US braces for an uptick in unemployment and a notable decline in consumer spending.
New York Community Bancorp experienced a second consecutive day of decline following rating downgrades, posing a threat to the bank's borrowing costs. The company's shares dropped by 23%, reaching the lowest level since 1996, after a 26% plunge on the previous Friday.
President Biden will unveil the establishment of a "strike force" on Tuesday aimed at holding companies accountable for engaging in price-gouging practices. This announcement precedes the State of the Union address, where Biden is expected to present his economic agenda to both Congress and voters in anticipation of the 2024 election.
Amidst concerns about a weaponized financial system, several nations are indicating plans to repatriate their gold and other assets from the U.S. following unprecedented Western sanctions on Russia
On Monday, gold futures reached their highest-ever level as traders speculated that the Federal Reserve would commence interest rate cuts in the latter half of the year.
In recent weeks, an unprecedented shift has unfolded in the metals market, coinciding with noteworthy events in the banking sector that demand our attention.
Despite signs of inflation easing, there exists the potential for a second surge in price pressures fueled by geopolitical conflicts and disruptions in the Red Sea's supply chains.
Apollo Management Chief Economist Torsten Slok has asserted that the Federal Reserve won't be inclined to reduce interest rates in 2024 due to the re-acceleration of the US economy and a concurrent uptick in underlying inflation.