Jamie Dimon Sounds Alarm on Economy Amid Inflation and Fed Tightening
Published: Friday, 12 April 2024 09:27 | 
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JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon issued a warning about looming threats to the economy, citing persistent inflation, global conflicts, and the Federal Reserve's tightening policies. Dimon's concerns come amidst ongoing worries about inflation, which has remained consistently higher than expected and above the Fed's 2% target. As a result, market expectations for interest rate cuts have significantly decreased, with forecasts now anticipating only one or two cuts totaling at most half a percentage point, compared to earlier expectations of up to seven cuts.
Safe-Haven Appeal Drives Gold Over $2,400
Published: Friday, 12 April 2024 09:09 | |
| Demand for safe-haven assets has propelled gold to an unprecedented rally, reaching all-time highs. On Friday, spot gold increased by 0.9% to $2,395.66 per ounce and even touched a record peak of $2,400.35, culminating in a nearly 3% rise for the week. U.S. gold futures also saw a significant jump, rising 1.8% to $2,414.30. This surge in gold prices is driven by escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and economic uncertainties surrounding China. Ricardo Evangelista, a senior analyst at ActivTrades, notes that gold prices may continue to climb due to increased central bank purchases and a heightened investor demand for safe-haven assets amid growing geopolitical conflicts.
What Creates The 'Perfect Storm' For Silver?
Published: Friday, 12 April 2024 08:41 | |
| In this insightful video, we explore the complex relationship between silver and gold markets, highlighted by historical spikes in silver prices.
Economist Predicts U.S. Recession, Calls for Immediate 'Debt Detox'
Published: Thursday, 11 April 2024 04:59 | |
| Economist Harry Dent warns of an impending U.S. recession due to high levels of national debt and financial mismanagement. In a recent interview, Dent called for a necessary "debt detox" to navigate out of the current financial bubble and onto a path toward economic growth, referencing the massive $27 trillion in accumulated debt and deficits since the 2008 financial crisis. He criticized the excessive economic stimuli, particularly during the COVID pandemic, as misguided efforts that have exacerbated the debt situation. Dent forecasts that millennials will drive significant spending from 2024 to 2037, but stresses that current debt levels must be addressed to prevent further economic downturns.
ECB Hints at Future Rate Cuts, Distances Policy from U.S. Federal Reserve
Published: Thursday, 11 April 2024 04:44 | |
| Despite maintaining steady interest rates for the fifth consecutive meeting, the European Central Bank (ECB) signaled potential forthcoming rate cuts if inflation trends toward their 2% target. ECB President Christine Lagarde emphasized the independence of the euro area's economic policy from the U.S., following intense speculation about how recent U.S. inflation figures might influence the Federal Reserve. This declaration marks the ECB’s clearest hint yet at a possible shift in monetary policy amid differing economic trajectories between the euro area and the U.S.