Recently, a federal appeals court extended an order that blocked President Joe Biden’s administration from further implementing a student debt relief plan. This plan was designed to lower monthly payments for millions of borrowers and speed up loan forgiveness for some. The 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals granted an injunction requested by seven Republican-led
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In light of renewed concerns about a potential U.S. recession, experts are shining a light on the vulnerabilities of the current unemployment system. The system, which is crucial for providing temporary income support to laid-off workers, proved to be inadequate during the Covid-19 pandemic. The system’s shortcomings, including massive technology failures and administrative inefficiencies, were
In the midst of market volatility, investors may find themselves seeking stable investment options to navigate uncertain times. Joanna Gallegos, CEO of BondBloxx, emphasizes the significance of incorporating bonds into one’s investment strategy. Gallegos suggests that prioritizing income and high-yield bonds can provide a cushion against market fluctuations. By diversifying into fixed income, investors can
The cryptocurrency market experienced a 0.75% loss in the past 24 hours, bringing the total market capitalization to $2.29 trillion. This decline comes after a period of optimism in equities, with synchronized selling dominating the market sentiment. The current sentiment index rests at 57, indicating greed among investors. This shift from fear to greed could
Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway has been actively reducing its holdings in Bank of America, shedding a total of 19.2 million BofA shares over the course of three days. This selling spree, totaling almost $779 million, has been ongoing for the past 12 consecutive days, resulting in total sales exceeding $3.8 billion. As a result of
The recent Summary of Opinions released by the Bank of Japan on Japan Household Spending revealed some interesting insights into the monetary policy decision and the interest rate trajectory. According to Alicia Garcia Herrero, the BoJ’s meeting was received positively by investors, especially due to the unexpected interest rate hike. However, there is a cautious
Britain’s newly appointed finance minister, Rachel Reeves, wasted no time in addressing the financial challenges left behind by her Conservative predecessor. In a bold move, Reeves announced to parliament that public spending was on track to exceed the budget by a staggering 21.9 billion pounds for the current year. To tackle this issue head-on, she
There is a growing belief among some economists that quantitative tightening (QT) could potentially lead to a stronger and more sustainable Japanese Yen. The Bank of Japan (BoJ) is set to announce cuts to its Japanese Government Bond (JGB) purchases in July, a move that could have significant implications for the currency market. According to
The USD/JPY pair has experienced a significant decline, falling below key support levels on the 4-hour chart. The 100 simple moving average and the 200 simple moving average were both breached as the pair dropped below 155.50. Although a recovery wave was initiated, the pair faces strong resistance at the 154.20 level. Further hurdles lie
South Korea recently announced a series of tax cuts aimed at revitalizing the domestic stock market and addressing the country’s declining birth rate, which is currently the lowest in the world. These proposed tax revisions are part of the broader “Corporate Value-up Programme” introduced earlier this year, and represent the first major overhaul to inheritance
The ongoing household spending trends in Q2 2024, with a decline of 1.2% in April and 0.3% in May, paint a worrying picture for the economy. Weak consumer spending could potentially signal a reduction in demand-driven inflationary pressures. This could further contribute to a quarterly contraction, creating a challenging macroeconomic environment for rate hikes. The
In a surprising turn of events, former New York Federal Reserve President Bill Dudley has advocated for rate cuts by the Fed in the upcoming week, marking a stark departure from his previous stance supporting a “higher-for-longer” rate regime. Dudley cited changing economic conditions as the primary reason behind his shift in perspective, emphasizing the
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