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Recession Concerns Ignite Amid US Economic Slowdown and Market Volatility

Recession Concerns Ignite Amid US Economic Slowdown and Market VolatilityIn recent weeks, both economists and technical indicators have hinted that the U.S. may be on the brink of a recession, causing anxiety to ripple through the markets. Meanwhile, over on X, the topic of recession is gaining more traction by the day, with users discussing the likelihood of an economic downturn. Social Media Buzzes […]

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Economist Editorial Claims 2024 Recession Is Inevitable—Is America Ready?

Economist Editorial Claims 2024 Recession Is Inevitable—Is America Ready?A U.S. recession in 2024 appears to be on the horizon, according to a recent editorial piece by the Economist. The article surfaces as warnings of an economic downturn grow louder, with the author asserting that “there is no escaping the squeeze ahead for America’s economy.” Economist Article Predicts 2024 Recession as Media Hypes Economic […]

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6 Indicators of Economic Trouble: Is a US Recession on the Horizon?

6 Indicators of Economic Trouble: Is a US Recession on the Horizon?At the end of the week, U.S. equities experienced a sharp decline, which reverberated through the cryptocurrency market, reducing its value from $2.4 trillion to $2.09 trillion since July 29. Recently, discussions have intensified around the likelihood of an impending U.S. recession, with a soft landing seemingly off the table. Below are six distinct indicators […]

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Global Bond Market Alarm: 26 Countries Now Facing Inverted Yield Curves

Global Bond Market Alarm: 26 Countries Now Facing Inverted Yield CurvesWhile the U.S. recently marked the longest period of inverted bond yields in history, surpassing two years, data indicates that a total of 26 countries now have an inverted yield curve. Investors and economists closely monitor yield curve inversions, as they have historically signaled an increased likelihood of economic recessions. From the U.S. to Europe: […]

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Blackrock CEO Expects Inflation to Persist, but No Major US Recession in 2023

Blackrock CEO Expects Inflation to Persist, but No Major US Recession in 2023Blackrock’s CEO, Larry Fink, stated in an interview on Friday that he does not anticipate a “big recession” in the United States. However, he believes that “inflation is going to be stickier for longer.” In contrast to the U.S. central bank’s 2% goal, Fink predicts that “we’re going to have a 4ish floor in inflation.” […]

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Report: Nigerian Crypto Exchange Quidax Cuts Its Workforce by 20%

Report: Nigerian Crypto Exchange Quidax Cuts Its Workforce by 20%As it reels from the effects of what it termed a global economic downturn, the Nigerian digital asset exchange platform, Quidax, recently said it had laid off employees who constituted 20% of its workforce. Despite the layoffs, Quidax reportedly told its customers it is ‘not going anywhere, anytime soon.” ‘No Relationship With FTX’ The Nigerian […]

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Economists Warn of Severe Recession as Fed Continues Raising Interest Rates to Fight Inflation

Economists Warn of Severe Recession as Fed Continues Raising Interest Rates to Fight InflationA growing number of economists have warned about a severe recession in the U.S. if the Federal Reserve keeps up its fight against inflation. “Each adverse development in the outside world implies the Fed is going to have to do more in order to bring the situation under control,” said one economist. Economists Warn of […]

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Peter Schiff Warns Economic Downturn in the US ‘Will Be Much Worse Than the Great Recession’

Peter Schiff Warns Economic Downturn in the US ‘Will Be Much Worse Than the Great Recession’Following the Federal Reserve’s rate hike on Wednesday, economist Peter Schiff has had a lot to say since the U.S. central bank raised the benchmark rate by half a percentage point. Schiff further believes we are in a recession and says “it will be much worse than the Great Recession that followed the 2008 Financial […]

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