Author: Alex
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A Major Economic Warning Sign Flashes Again—Here’s What It Means for Investors
The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) briefly fell into correction territory in March before recovering slightly, but it remains more than 8% below its February record high. However, an economic warning signal that has appeared only twice in the last two decades could indicate further market struggles ahead. As of March 18, data from the Federal…
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China Fears the U.S. Will Steal Its EV Secrets—The Irony Is Real
China’s dominance in the electric vehicle (EV) market has reached a new level of irony: the country is now concerned that the United States might steal its trade secrets. According to a report from the Financial Times, China is delaying approval of BYD’s planned manufacturing plant in Mexico due to fears that its technology could…
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Economic Jitters: Markets and Consumers Brace for Uncertainty
A year ago, America was in a vibecession. The economy was in great shape (with some caveats), but the mood was disproportionately lousy. Today, the vibes and the economic data appear to be aligning. Just not in a good way. The State of the Economy in 2025 Consumers who powered the country through the worst…
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The Stock Market Is Doing Something Observed Just 3 Times Since 1871 — and History Is Crystal Clear What Happens Next
Wall Street celebrated a significant milestone in October—the two-year anniversary of the current bull Stock market. It’s been an extraordinary year, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) surging 19%, the S&P 500 climbing 28%, and the Nasdaq Composite leaping 31% as of December 4. These indices have hit record highs repeatedly, painting a picture…
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France Eyes Wealth Tax to Fund Military While UK Faces Similar Questions
Europe is urgently seeking ways to finance increased defense spending as the era of US military dominance on the continent comes to an end. France is considering one of the most radical proposals yet: a tax targeting the country’s wealthiest citizens. France’s Wealth Tax Proposal Gains Momentum France’s Finance Minister, Eric Lombard, has proposed taxing…
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Fed Holds Steady: Investors Seek Clarity on Rate Cuts and Market Risks
Jerome Powell faces a tricky task this week of both assuring investors the economy remains on solid footing while also conveying policymakers stand ready to step in if necessary. Even as the Federal Reserve chair has touted US resilience, uneasiness sparked by President Donald Trump’s rapidly escalating trade war has sent stocks tumbling over the…
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The Honeymoon is Over: Trump’s Blunders and the Law of Unintended Consequences
If Robert K. Merton, the founding father of American sociology, were alive today, he’d be fascinated by the Donald Trump phenomenon. Scarcely more than 50 days into his second presidential term, hapless Trump provides daily proofs of Merton’s universal “law of unintended consequences.” Rooted in ignorance, error, willful blindness, and self-defeating prediction, Trump’s rash actions…
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China has the most to gain from Trump’s ongoing European tariffs war
In the high-stakes arena of international trade, the latest skirmish between the United States and the European Union (EU) has set the stage for a geopolitical shift that could see China emerging as the unexpected beneficiary. As the U.S. and EU exchange tariff salvos, the question arises: Is China quietly reaping the rewards of this…
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Wall Street Turns Away from Trump as Economic Fears Rise
On-again, off-again tariffs, mass government layoffs, funding cuts, and immigration crackdowns have spooked Wall Street, which is emphatically rejecting President Donald Trump’s chaotic economic agenda. The market that embraced Trump for most of his first term and in the lead-up to his second has turned on the president. The S&P 500 closed in correction territory…
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Stock Market Correction vs. Bear Market: What’s Next?
President Donald Trump’s tariff-driven trade wars are taking a toll on stocks. The S&P has fallen more than 10% from its recent high, into what is known as “correction” territory. Is a bear market next? What Defines a Market Correction? Corrections are “relatively rare yet symbolically worrisome milestones for the markets,” said The New York…