US GDP growth aligns with forecasts for 2024 - Financial World
Jul 17, 2024 · The robust growth in real gross domestic product (GDP) in the US, which is estimated at 2.5% in the second quarter of 2024, is in line with our forecasts.
Five key macro trends to watch in 2025 - financial-world.org
Nov 24, 2024 · Analysts believe that 3i's (Inflation, Inequalities and Immigration) were the principal culprit in political revolutions that over the last 15 months have either swept from power or meaningfully weakend almost all incumbent governments (e.g. US, UK, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Austria, Italy, Poland, Japan, and India).
Equity markets resist negative news over weekend
1 day ago · US stocks trade at high valuations amid strong sentiment. Other valuation measures are also high; the so-called Buffett Valuation Indicator (US market cap/GDP) is above 200%, a level seen last in the 1929 peak of the US stock market, and is two standard deviations above the historic trend line.
Generational wealth gap widens as millennials lag behind
Aug 30, 2024 · Meanwhile, households in the 0.1% to 1% range have lost some ground, with their share dropping from 18% pre-COVID to below 17%. Similarly, those in the top 1% to 10% have also seen a decline, holding about 37% of national wealth, down from 40% before the pandemic.
FOMC to Rethink Monetary Easing Amid Persistent Inflation
Apr 30, 2024 · Chair Powell's Focus on a Strong Economy. Public comments made by Chair Powell two weeks prior acknowledged that achieving the inflation target of 2% is likely to take longer than previously expected. This acknowledgment comes as recent economic data continue to bolster this perspective, with a solid GDP performance driven by strong consumption figures.
Global economic slowdown impacts markets and investment
Jul 25, 2024 · Background of the crisis. The deficit widened instead of narrowing, and Brazil's debt-to-GDP ratio rose again. In particular, the carefully monitored and targeted primary deficit (as a share of GDP) moved away from the fiscal framework target of -0.25% for 2024.
US Economy Defies Expectations with Robust Third-Quarter Growth
Oct 26, 2023 · The US economy defied prevailing expectations by registering a robust third-quarter growth, driven by strong consumer spending, even in the face of rising interest rates, persistent inflationary pressures, and a slew of domestic and global challenges.
US capital markets remain dominant in the global economy
Nov 24, 2024 · First, if the capital is misallocated, it never generates sufficient returns to repay the debt, resulting in rapid debt accumulation. In the 1970s, Japan's debt to GDP stood at 1.5x and by early 1990s, it rose to over 400% (and is now closer to 600%). China's debt to GDP pre- GFC was ~1.5x and is now exceeding 3.7x, with the world's faster ever accumulation of debt (up from US$5trn in '05 to ...
Global Economy Faces Crucial Test in Recovery Efforts
Jun 10, 2024 · The world is at a pivotal moment in its economic recovery. After four years of unified efforts to mitigate the pandemic's economic impact and combat subsequent inflation, global markets face potential volatility if everything does not align perfectly.
The American Dream Deferred: High Costs and Low Mobility in …
Mar 20, 2024 · The housing market, in particular, showcases the dramatic shift from accessibility to exclusivity. Despite a slight dip from the peak prices of 2022, homes are still 47% more expensive than they were just four years ago.