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Speech by Vice Chair Jefferson on the economic outlook and the labor market
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…
Why America's energy independence can't shield the economy from Iran war disruptions
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…
Economy increasingly at risk the longer Iran war drags on
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…
The Iran War Brings a Silver Lining for China's Economy
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…
The Autonomy Economy Is Accelerating
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…
Nvidia Redefines The AI Economics (NASDAQ:NVDA)
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…
Emerging economies at greater risk of high interest and currency shocks because of Iran war, says IMF
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…
KDI: Middle East War Expands Downside Risks for South Korean Economy
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)…
A new economic superpower could spark a global retreat from fossil fuels | Mark Hertsgaard and Kyle Pope
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…
Iran Could Be The Tipping Point For The Consumer-Led Economy
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…
Watch Fed's Goolsbee Cautious, Nervous About Economic Outlook
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…
Major investment push in Sri Lanka's solar economy
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…
Cramer says Tuesday's stock market action gives investors a glimpse of the U.S. economy's fate if Iran war persists
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…
AI Is Exposing The Limits Of Economics
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…
Goldman Warns on Copper as Iran War Threatens Global Economy
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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