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federalreserve.gov - Speech by Vice Chair Jefferson on the economic outlook and the labor market
Speech by Vice Chair Jefferson on the economic outlook and the labor market
The Fed

Thank you for the warm welcome. It is an honor to speak here at the University of Detroit Mercy. I spent most of my career as an economics professor before joining the Board of Governors, so I feel right at home when I am back on a university…

businessinsider.com - Samuel O'Brient - Why America's energy independence can't shield the economy from Iran war disruptions
Why America's energy independence can't shield the economy from Iran war disruptions
Business Insider

When US President Donald Trump addressed the nation on April 1, he said the US is not reliant on oil through the Strait of Hormuz. It was a nod to an idea he's touted before—energy independence—but the reality is complicated. It does…

washingtonexaminer.com - Zach Halaschak - Economy increasingly at risk the longer Iran war drags on
Economy increasingly at risk the longer Iran war drags on
Washington Examiner

The war has gone on for over a month now, putting a wrench in global supply chains, especially by effectively closing one of the biggest chokepoints for trade worldwide — the Strait of Hormuz. “The longer the supply chain disruptions…

bloomberg.com - Daniel Moss - The Iran War Brings a Silver Lining for China's Economy
The Iran War Brings a Silver Lining for China's Economy
Bloomberg

Beijing won't shout about it, but the American and Israeli attacks on Iran stand to benefit President Xi Jinping — by helping fend off the specter of deflation. The conflict may do some of the Chinese central bank's work for it. Once a…

fool.com - Motley Fool Staff - The Autonomy Economy Is Accelerating
The Autonomy Economy Is Accelerating
The Motley Fool

In this episode of Motley Fool Money, Motley Fool contributors Tyler Crowe, Lou Whiteman, and Travis Hoium discuss: OpenAI attempting to pivot to monetization Investing opportunities in AI Autonomous taxi service Zoox starting commercial operations…

seekingalpha.com - Quantryon Capital - Nvidia Redefines The AI Economics (NASDAQ:NVDA)
Nvidia Redefines The AI Economics (NASDAQ:NVDA)
Seeking Alpha

Nvidia Corporation has evolved beyond a GPU play, now dictating AI infrastructure economics and capturing value across the stack. Recent NVDA bullishness is driven by catalysts like Rubin ramp visibility, sustained gross margins, and expanding…

theguardian.com - Heather Stewart - Emerging economies at greater risk of high interest and currency shocks because of Iran war, says IMF
Emerging economies at greater risk of high interest and currency shocks because of Iran war, says IMF
The Guardian

Emerging economies are at greater risk of higher interest rates and currency shocks resulting from the Iran war because of increased reliance on market investors such as hedge funds, the International Monetary Fund has warned. The IMF's analysis…

kbs.co.kr - KDI: Middle East War Expands Downside Risks for South Korean Economy
KDI: Middle East War Expands Downside Risks for South Korean Economy
KBS

A state-run think tank has warned that downside risks to South Korea's economy are increasing due to the war in the Middle East. In the April issue of its monthly economic trends report released Tuesday, the Korea Development Institute(KDI)…

theguardian.com - Mark Hertsgaard - A new economic superpower could spark a global retreat from fossil fuels | Mark Hertsgaard and Kyle Pope
A new economic superpower could spark a global retreat from fossil fuels | Mark Hertsgaard and Kyle Pope
The Guardian

The Iran war is also a climate war. Beyond its terrible human costs, the war's disruptions of oil, gas, fertilizer and other shipments is another reminder of the risks inherent in basing the world economy on fossil fuels. The war's jets, missiles…

seekingalpha.com - Bret Jensen - Iran Could Be The Tipping Point For The Consumer-Led Economy
Iran Could Be The Tipping Point For The Consumer-Led Economy
Seeking Alpha

Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East remain a primary investor focus, with direct implications for global energy and commodity prices. Private credit markets are also under increasing scrutiny, especially following recent issues at Blue Owl…

bloomberg.com - Watch Fed's Goolsbee Cautious, Nervous About Economic Outlook
Watch Fed's Goolsbee Cautious, Nervous About Economic Outlook
Bloomberg

Fed's Goolsbee Cautious, Nervous About Economic Outlook 'The job market is basically stable but not great,' Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago President Austan Goolsbee says during remarks at the Detroit Economic Club. Goolsbee also says the rise in…

island.lk - Sahan Weerasooriya - Major investment push in Sri Lanka's solar economy
Major investment push in Sri Lanka's solar economy
The Island

Sri Lanka's renewable energy sector is poised for a significant investment surge as the International Solar Alliance (ISA) moves to operationalise a comprehensive Country Partnership Strategy (CPS), positioning the island as a key emerging hub for…

cnbc.com - Morgan Chittum - Cramer says Tuesday's stock market action gives investors a glimpse of the U.S. economy's fate if Iran war persists
Cramer says Tuesday's stock market action gives investors a glimpse of the U.S. economy's fate if Iran war persists
CNBC

CNBC's Jim Cramer said that the session showed 'a heck of a lot of bad news,' citing a 'weak consumer, coupled with inflation.' The S&P 500 was down for most of Tuesday as Trump's deadline for a deal with Iran approached with little signs of…

thefederalist.com - Stephen Pimentel - AI Is Exposing The Limits Of Economics
AI Is Exposing The Limits Of Economics
The Federalist: Religion, Politics, and Culture

There is a particular pleasure in watching a scholar dismantle the monument he has spent a career admiring. Tyler Cowen named his blog after the Marginal Revolution ; he has spent decades explicating, celebrating, and applying marginalist thinking…

bloomberg.com - Goldman Warns on Copper as Iran War Threatens Global Economy
Goldman Warns on Copper as Iran War Threatens Global Economy
Bloomberg

Copper is vulnerable to further declines if the Strait of Hormuz remains blocked, Goldman Sachs Group Inc. warned, as metals markets brace for President Donald Trump's deadline for Iran to agree a deal or face sweeping attacks on civilian…

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