Jamie Dimon Says US Recession Still on the Horizon as JPMorgan Increases Forecast

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon reiterated his belief that a recession remains the most likely outcome for the U.S. economy. Dimon pointed to various uncertainties such as geopolitics, housing, and spending. Meanwhile, JPMorgan has raised the likelihood of a U.S. recession this year. Jamie Dimon Maintains Recession Likely for US Economy JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie … Read more

Economist Art Laffer Slams US Economic Policies, Warns of Dollar’s Decline as Global Reserve Currency

Economist Art Laffer, known for his work on supply-side economics, has expressed concerns over the future of the U.S. dollar in a recent interview. Laffer argues that current U.S. economic policies are leading to the dollar’s decline, making it less attractive as a global reserve currency. Laffer Warns of U.S. Dollar Decline Amid Economic Policy … Read more

Report States Salvadoran Economy Slowed, Purchasing Power Down as Bukele Fights Inflation

A report by FUNDE, an investigative organization in El Salvador, has highlighted that the Salvadoran economy will grow less this year due to a decrease in public investment in infrastructure. Additionally, FUNDE claimed that the purchasing power of Salvadorans is being affected by rising inflation, which is one of the highest among dollarized economies. FUNDE … Read more

Peter Schiff Warns Against Owning Bitcoin ETFs, Cites ‘Not Your Keys, Not Your Coins’

Economist and gold advocate Peter Schiff argues that bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) contradict the core principles of the cryptocurrency by undermining decentralization and peer-to-peer transactions. He criticizes recent buyers of bitcoin for focusing solely on profit, suggesting this behavior indicates an impending collapse. Schiff also slammed Senator Cynthia Lummis’ bill proposing a U.S. bitcoin reserve, … Read more

Wharton Professor Calls for Emergency Rate Cut Following Market Downturn

Jeremy Siegel, a finance professor and chief economist, has called for an emergency 75 basis point cut in the fed funds rate following a market downturn. He emphasized the necessity of this cut and suggested another rate cut next month to align with the Federal Reserve’s targets on inflation and employment. Siegel warned that failing … Read more

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

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 likelihood of an impending U.S. recession, with a soft landing seemingly off the table. Below are six distinct indicators … Read more

Macroeconomics Expert Predicts Hard Landing for US Economy

Despite recent positive economic indicators, investor and macroeconomics expert George Gammon foresees a hard landing for the U.S. economy. In an interview with Michelle Makori of Kitco News, Gammon pointed to several warning signs in the banking sector and the broader financial landscape. Banks See Economic Storm Clouds Ahead: George Gammon’s Warning Gammon explains that … Read more

No Rate Cuts Yet: Fed Maintains Rates at Historic Highs 

The U.S. Federal Reserve has opted to maintain the federal funds rate target range at 5.25-5.5%, according to the latest report from the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC). The committee noted that while inflation has eased over the past year, it remains somewhat elevated, with the overarching goal being to bring inflation down to the … Read more

Ron Paul Champions Liberty and ‘Competing Currencies’ at Bitcoin 2024

Ron Paul, former U.S. congressman and well-known advocate for liberty, shared his thoughts on bitcoin and monetary policy during an interview with Bitcoin Magazine editor Pete Rizzo. Paul emphasized the importance of liberty and sound money principles while expressing cautious optimism about bitcoin’s future. Freedom Advocate Ron Paul Pushes for Sound Money Principles Freedom advocate … Read more

Salvadoran Basic Goods Basket Rose to Historic Highs in June

The price of the Salvadoran basic goods basket, a group of foods and vegetables considered essential, rose to all-time high levels in June. The increase was pushed due to the price hikes in vegetables, going over the $260 barrier and reaching $262.17. President Bukele recently expanded the action of the Farmers’ Markets and slashed import … Read more