In Mexico, a country burdened by a policy-induced sluggish economy, newly appointed President Claudia Sheinbaum seeks to redefine the national trajectory on her terms. Her success, and Mexico’s, will ultimately depend on her ability to balance continuity with innovation and fix what is broken.Continue Reading
It’s Parent’s Weekend, and Everyone Deserves a Break from Thinking About the Economy Author: Andres Larios Editors: Venus Dhanda, Sydney Sibrian, Daniel Hou, Faith Spalding Intro: Welcome to the Weekly BluRB, a newsletter catered to students and professionals to get the latest news and insights on global markets. Get preparedContinue Reading
Midterm Season… But For The Economy Authors: Andres Larios Story of the Week: Yarden Pri-Noy Editors: Venus Dhanda, Sydney Sibrian, Daniel Hou, Faith Spalding Intro: Welcome to the Weekly BluRB, a newsletter catered to students and professionals to get the latest news and insights on global markets. Get prepared forContinue Reading
What’s Scarier: Being a Cal Football Fan with a 25 Point Lead or Skyrocketing Oil Prices? Authors: Andres Larios Story of the Week: Faith Spalding Editors: Venus Dhanda, Sydney Sibrian, Daniel Hou, Faith Spalding Intro: Welcome to the Weekly BluRB, a newsletter catered to students and professionals to get theContinue Reading
Recently, the stock market has experienced big wins. Economists argue that this increase can be correlated to the fact that, in October, the consumer price index went down to 3.2 percent. The slowed consumer price index is rooted in a campaign by the Federal Reserve, which wishes to “kill inflation” by lowering rates. There is a big debate among economists concerning whether this upward-moving stock market can be backed by economic indicators.Continue Reading
Argentina is currently experiencing one of its worst economic downturns in history. As of October 2023, inflation rates have soared to 140%, resulting in the Argentine peso losing 44% of its value in just the two months prior. As the country gears up for a runoff election in November between the leading Peronist candidate, Sergio Massa, and the radical outsider, Javier Milei, the world turns its attention to the uncertain future of Argentina.Continue Reading
As inflation continues its upwards hike, savvy consumers can respond to the increased interest rates by shopping for a better savings account option. Protected from the variability and risk of investing in the stock market itself, there are four great accounts that can provide a safe alternative for savings without allowing it to sit idly losing value due to inflation.Continue Reading
Among other factors, the distribution of some $5 trillion of pandemic stimulus likely compelled the Federal Reserve to enact monetary policy to counter inflation. If financial tightening persists, investors might be urged to consider the long-term implications for the stock market in today’s post-pandemic world.Continue Reading
Macroeconomic theory suggests that without any outside intervention, the macroeconomy will self-adjust and return to its long-run state after short-term shocks. The decision for policymakers thus boils down to a cost-benefit analysis taking into account factors like intertemporality and risk tolerance — they can either wait and allow the economy to adjust organically, or sink resources into actively trying to stabilize the economy, taking on the risk of further destabilizing it.Continue Reading
As the world reels from OPEC’s announcement of an unprecedented petroleum production cut, let’s take a few moments to examine OPEC and its role, as well as how America can protect its national and consumer interests by reducing its dependence on foreign fuel sources.Continue Reading