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Former Commerce Secretary Warns US Headed for Recession

Former Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross has warned of an impending U.S. recession due to the lingering effects of pandemic-related stimulus. While Wall Street maintains a more optimistic outlook, citing strong…

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JPMorgan CEO Warns of Recession Threat, Higher Inflation, Stagflation

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon has raised concerns about stagflation despite signs of easing inflation. Dimon highlighted ongoing risks such as rising deficits and government spending that could pressure inflation.…

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Russian Economy Sees Growth Despite Western Sanctions and Declining Imports

The Russian economy has experienced substantial growth across various sectors, with unemployment rates remaining historically low, despite ongoing Western sanctions related to the Ukraine conflict. Industrial production, driven by military…

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Elon Musk: How Government Overspending and Excessive Regulation Fuel Inflation

Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and Spacex, has expressed his view that inflation is primarily driven by government overspending, which he emphasized as “the vast majority of the problem.” He…

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Economist Highlights Possible ‘Hidden Recession’: Official Figures May Understate Inflation Impact

In a recent editorial, economist Peter St Onge explores the potential of a hidden economic recession, suggesting that official figures might not reveal the full extent of the decline. St…

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China’s $53.3B Divestment in US Treasuries Signals Massive Shift From Dollar Assets

According to records, China has divested $53.3 billion in U.S. Treasury notes and agency bonds during the first quarter. Some analysts suggest this reduction in foreign exchange reserves might be…

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Japanese Yen Tumbles to 34-Year Low Against Soaring US Dollar

This week, the Japanese yen plummeted to its lowest point since 1990 against the U.S. dollar, weighed down by Japan’s monetary policy and uncertain economic indicators from the United States.…

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