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Paul Krugman and Mohamed El-Erian are divided over the Fed's inflation target ahead of Powell's speech

Wed, 08/23/2023 - 05:11

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy

Jerome Powell speaks at a Fed meeting — Federal Reserve Board Chair Jerome Powell speaks during a news conference following a two-day meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) in Washington, U.S., July 27, 2022.
Elizabeth Frantz/Reuters

economy, economy, Markets, paul-krugman, mohamed-el-erian, mohamed-el-erian-inflation, Inflation

America's exposure to an economic crisis in China is 'surprisingly small,' according to Nobel economist Paul Krugman

Tue, 08/22/2023 - 09:24

Tech Insider : Economy

China US — The People's Republic of China flag and the U.S. Stars and Stripes fly along Pennsylvania Avenue near the U.S. Capitol in Washington during Chinese President Hu Jintao's state visit, January 18, 2011.
REUTERS/Hyungwon Kang

economy, Markets, china-economy, us-economy-and-markets, debt-levels, financial-crisis, 2008-financial-crisis

BlackRock, State Street and Vanguard are 'arguably the most powerful cartel in human history', Republican candidate Vivek Ramaswamy says

Tue, 08/22/2023 - 09:10

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Vivek Ramaswamy, a 2024 GOP presidential candidate, speaking in Des Moines, Iowa on July 28, 2023. — Vivek Ramaswamy, a 2024 GOP presidential candidate, speaking in Des Moines, Iowa on July 28, 2023.
Scott Olson/Getty Images

Markets, mi-exclusive, Markets, GOP, index-funds, BlackRock, Investing

Americans now need to spend 43% of their income to afford a home as mortgage rates surge to a 23-year high

Tue, 08/22/2023 - 06:32

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy

A new housing development in Waldorf, Maryland. — A new housing development in Waldorf, Maryland.
Benjamin Tankersley/Getty Images

economy, economy, Markets, Housing, us-housing-market, house-prices, housing-affordability

America's consumer-debt stress is mounting - mortgage rates top 7%, credit-card liabilities hit $1 trillion, and now auto-loan defaults are on the rise

Tue, 08/22/2023 - 05:18

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy

car dealer — The old-fashioned way to buy a car.
REUTERS/Carlos Barria

economy, economy, us-economy-and-markets, auto-loans, Automotive, consumer-credit, Loan

Nobel economist Paul Krugman mocks Republican candidate Vivek Ramaswamy as ignorant on economics

Mon, 08/21/2023 - 08:50

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy, Politics

Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, speaks during the annual Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) at the Gaylord National Resort Hotel And Convention Center on March 03, 2023 — Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy speaks during the annual Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) on March 03, 2023.
Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images

economy, economy, paul-krugman, vivek-ramaswamy, Markets, politics, Economics

Global stock markets have been buoyed by 'stupid' people ignoring China and Russia risks, veteran investor says

Mon, 08/21/2023 - 05:39

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Traders work the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on May 25, 2023, in New York City. — Traders work the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on May 25, 2023, in New York City.
TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP via Getty Images

Markets, mi-exclusive, Markets, stock-market-outlook, stock-market-analysis, us-economy-outlook, Stocks

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