Category: Recession
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BOJ’S HAWKISH PIVOT ROILS MARKETS
BOJ’S HAWKISH PIVOT ROILS MARKETS An overview The Bank of Japan’s (BOJ) unexpected shift towards a hawkish monetary policy, spearheaded by Governor Kazuo Ueda, has sent shockwaves through global markets. This change reflects the BOJ’s growing confidence in wage-driven consumption growth and concerns about the long-term effects of ultra-low interest rates. Specifically, the central bank…
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STOCK MARKETS TUMBLE ON FEARS OF RECESSION AND GLOBAL INSTABILITY
STOCK MARKETS TUMBLE ON FEARS! An overview Global stock markets experienced a significant crash on Monday, August 5th, sparking concerns about a potential recession and heightened geopolitical tensions. Major indices, including the Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Nasdaq 100, witnessed sharp declines, raising anxieties amongst investors. The Dow Jones futures plunged to a low of…