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There are many media-driven narratives about the impact of tariffs on the economy and the markets. Most of them are incredibly bearish, predicting the absolute worst possible outcomes. For fun, I asked ChatGPT what the expected impact of Trump's tariffs will likely be. Here is the answer: "One of the immediate consequences of increased tariffs is higher consumer prices. Tariffs function as an import tax, and companies that rely on foreign goods often pass these...

In mid-March, the government is expected to hit the debt ceiling. As has seemingly become the norm, dire threats from both political parties will start shortly. However, despite the fiery rhetoric, they often get resolved before the government shuts down. Might the coming fiscal standoff be a little different? Our colleague Greg Valliere, a long-time Washington DC insider, explains why a shutdown may be more likely this time. Greg starts his latest article by asking...

PitchBook has released its Q4 2024 Crypto VC Trends Report, providing an overview of venture capital investment in the cryptocurrency sector. The report highlights key trends across blockchain infrastructure, Web3, decentralised finance (DeFi), and AI-driven decentralised systems. Crypto venture funding saw a modest recovery in the fourth quarter, increasing by 13.6% compared to the previous quarter. Deal value rose from US$2.2 billion in Q3 to US$2.5 billion in Q4....

Over the past decade, the cryptocurrency sector has transformed from a niche experiment into a global financial phenomenon. This growth accelerated as more people and businesses recognized the potential of digital assets and blockchain technology, and as the price of bitcoin soared, garnering widespread media attention. In 2024, crypto activity continued to reach new heights. According to Andreessen Horowitz’s 2024 State of Crypto report, the number of monthly active...

The January CPI report was troubling as it rose more than expected. The monthly rate rose by 0.5%, about 0.2% above expectations. The core monthly rate was a tenth of a percent above expectations, at 0.4%. The year-over-year CPI rate rose to 3% from 2.9%. The latest CPI data argues inflation is stuck in a range above the Fed's 2% target. Accordingly, we should assume that the Fed will almost certainly be on hold for quite a while. The market tends to agree with that...

Managing risk is one of the most critical aspects of successful investing. While all investments carry some degree of risk, effective investment portfolio risk management can help you preserve wealth, achieve financial goals, and weather market fluctuations. Understanding and employing strategies such as diversification, asset allocation, and hedging can significantly reduce your exposure to potential losses. This guide explores the concept of risk management,...

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A small mollusc is causing many problems in Switzerland and across the northern hemisphere, changing ecosystems in its path, attacking water supplies and causing millions in damage. New technology and international cooperation are being deployed to fight the invasion. Researchers from Switzerland, Germany, Austria and the United States are pooling their findings to better understand the behaviour of the quagga.#quagga #biodiversity #swisslakes -- swissinfo.ch is the international branch...

The graphs below, courtesy of Truflation, are very telling. The Truflation US Inflation Index uses over 30 million data points to assess price changes and, as a result, provide a robust forecast for the BLS CPI number. Moreover, their data have proven to be an incredibly accurate forecasting tool. As we share in the graph on the left, courtesy of Truflation, their index tends to lead CPI by 45 days. Their comparative analysis shown below stops at the end of 2024....