America’s K-Shaped Economy May Be Narrowing

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A surprising trend has been emerging in Bank of America accounts over the past few months: The gap between America’s wealthy and poor seems to be diminishing. That stands in stark contrast to the prevailing narrative we’ve been hearing for Read More …

Warsh Sees AI Productivity as Potential Path to Fed Rate Cuts

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Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh has expressed strong views regarding AI and its prospective economic advantages. His perspective on the trajectory of interest rates, however, is more elusive to ascertain. In the nine weeks since assuming leadership at the central Read More …

Fed’s favourite inflation measure cooled in June

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The temporary truce in the conflict with Iran resulted in a decline in petrol prices, which subsequently contributed to a reduction in inflation during June, thereby offering support to a vital component of the economy: the American consumer. The initial Read More …

AI is driving up your costs

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Major technological innovations possess the capacity to reshape economies by generating opportunities, employment, and even entirely new industries, while significantly enhancing productivity and growth. However, the expectation of longer-term gains frequently comes at the cost of short- and medium-term discomfort. Read More …

Not even Kevin Warsh can unlock the Strait of Hormuz

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The public is increasingly discontent with the elevated cost of living, placing renewed pressure on the Federal Reserve to take action. Kevin Warsh, the new Fed chairman, has committed to restoring inflation to the target rate of 2%. Some investors Read More …

Warsh Reaffirms Fed Independence Amid Political Pressure

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Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh on Tuesday provided his most comprehensive explanation to date regarding the extensive reforms he is implementing at the nation’s central bank and the underlying philosophy guiding these changes. Warsh appeared before the House Financial Services Read More …

Mortgage rates remain stagnant at around 6.5%

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Home shoppers anticipating an improvement in affordability as the spring homebuying season concludes may face yet another disappointment. The conflict with Iran and the subsequent inflation surge have resulted in persistently elevated mortgage rates, while renewed concerns regarding the Federal Read More …