BUSINESS

Geopolitical conflict and its impact on global markets

As the Russia-Ukraine war drags on in Europe, other geopolitical conflicts have emerged in the Middle East that threaten to impact global markets.

BUSINESS

Analysis: China’s economy and its influence on global markets

What should investors consider when seeking emerging market exposure to the world’s second-largest economy?

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How do supply chain issues contribute to inflation?

Could shipping bottlenecks in the Middle East slow inflation’s retreat?

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Stock market under the Biden administration

Explore how capital markets have fared so far under the Biden administration and learn what to expect in the runup to this year’s presidential election.

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TTreasury yields remain inverted as investors continue to weigh risk of recession.

What does a persistently inverted yield curve say about the economy’s prospects for a recession?.

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How does consumer spending impact the health of the economy?

In a delicate balancing act with a Federal Reserve intent on slowing the economy to fight inflation, steady consumer spending has helped avoid a recession. But does record household debt threaten to tip the scales?.