Category: Markets and Macro

Wall Street’s AI trade is entering a more complicated phase. After a year of relentless gains for chipmakers and cloud giants, some of the most influential market forecasters now argue that the easy money has already been made and that much of the artificial intelligence boom is already reflected in stock prices. The question for…

Electric vehicles are no longer a niche curiosity in South America but a fast-growing part of the mainstream car market, reshaping who sells cars, how people fuel them, and which countries set the pace. The most striking twist is that this surge is unfolding largely without Tesla at the center, as regional buyers gravitate toward…

The shutdown-ending deal that reopened the federal government did more than avert missed paychecks and shuttered offices. It quietly steered nearly $1 billion in fresh money toward the US Air Force’s next-generation bomber and intercontinental ballistic missile, locking in new momentum for two of the Pentagon’s most expensive nuclear programs. The move underscores how budget…

Grocery inflation has cooled from its peak, but many staples still feel absurdly pricey when I ring them up. Official data on the overall food category shows that costs remain elevated compared with pre-pandemic norms, and shoppers are feeling it most on specific items that have surged far faster than the average. Here are 15…

Senator Katie Britt has called for the Senate to examine the proposal of $2,000 tariff checks, a move that underscores the ongoing debate over tariff policies and their economic implications. Her statement highlights concerns about the potential impact of these tariffs on the economy, particularly for consumers and businesses. This discussion, involving both Britt and…

The Federal Reserve has sounded an alarm over the ‘deterioration’ in the US housing market, highlighting significant challenges for homebuyers amid persistent economic pressures. This warning underscores the growing affordability issues and market imbalances, even as discussions about potential interest rate cuts continue. However, experts caution that such cuts may not be sufficient to address…

Car repossessions in the United States are projected to reach 3 million this year, marking the highest rate since the 2009 recession. This alarming surge has economists concerned, as it mirrors patterns from the financial crisis when widespread defaults contributed to broader economic downturns. Recent reports indicate a significant number of Americans are falling behind…

President Trump recently asserted that the cost of a Thanksgiving dinner is lower this year compared to previous years. This claim, supported by recent data, indicates a modest decline in prices for key meal components such as turkey and vegetables. However, the savings are not uniform across the country, with variations depending on region and…

On November 16, 2025, President Donald Trump issued a threat targeting Chinese cooking oil, which sent shockwaves through global markets. This statement led to a staggering $450 billion erasure from the S&P 500’s value in mere minutes, according to a market watcher. Investors are now grappling with how political rhetoric can swiftly impact portfolios, underscoring…

Scott Bessent has proposed a plan to distribute $2,000 tariff checks to “working families,” a move that has garnered attention and support from various political figures. On November 16, 2025, Senator Katie Britt expressed her support for the initiative, suggesting that the Senate should consider the proposal. Meanwhile, President-elect Donald Trump provided an update on…