The stock market isn’t the economy. We say that all the time. It’s almost a cliché. And, in many respects, it’s true. Stocks are overwhelmingly
Day: January 28, 2022
Curtin’s Warning: Americans May ‘Misinterpret’ Fed Hikes
There was no improvement in US consumer sentiment during the back half of January. In fact, sentiment deteriorated further. That was the overarching message from
Stagflation Spotted In Crucial US Comp, Spending Data
Compensation costs for US workers rose less than expected in Q4, closely-watched data out Friday showed. Markets were on edge for the latest read on
Germany Stares At Recession As Economy Contracts
An image of “traffic at a street junction in Berlin” sat atop one outlet’s summary of Germany’s Q4 GDP data, released on Friday. The intersection
‘Initial Volatility’ Has Governments Nervous In Asia
A few key Asian markets managed to rebound on Friday after falling into corrections and bear markets this week, but the sense of angst remained