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Recession Concerns Ignite Amid US Economic Slowdown and Market Volatility

[Sep 7 7:05 PM] In 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…

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

[Aug 13 9:02 PM] 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…

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

[Aug 5 2:30 AM] 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…

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

[Jul 13 11:15 AM] While 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…

Longest Yield Curve Inversion in US History Continues Past 2-Year Mark

[Jul 8 12:13 PM] The 10-2 Year Treasury Yield Spread (I:102YTYS) has been inverted since July 7, 2022, marking the longest period of inversion in U.S. history at over two years, surpassing the previous record of 624 days set in 1978. An inverted yield curve occurs…

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

[Apr 15, 2023 1:30 PM] Blackrock’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…

‘Big Short’ Investor Michael Burry Says He Was Wrong to Advise Selling; Congratulates ‘BTFD Generation’

[Apr 2, 2023 12:30 PM] Famed “Big Short” investor Michael Burry tweeted Thursday, telling his 1.4 million followers, “I was wrong to say sell.” The tweet follows Burry’s warning for months that the U.S. was headed for an “extended…

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

[Nov 28, 2022 3:30 AM] 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…