The lingering impact of the 2008-2009 Great Recession compounded by the Covid-19 downturn continues to haunt the US economy, stirring concerns about financial stability.
BCA Research, a Canadian investment firm, warns of impending volatility in the US stock market.
BCA Research’s chief global strategist, Peter Berezin, predicts a potential recession by early 2025, foreseeing the S&P 500 plunging to 3,750-a 30% drop from current levels.
He attributes this to expected labor market slowdowns impacting consumer spending, crucial for economic growth, and notes the intricate relationship between inflation and unemployment.
Berezin also highlights global economic challenges, including slowdowns in China and Europe, which could exacerbate pressures on international stock markets.
Despite the Dow Jones Industrial Average hitting record highs in mid-May, recent market turbulence has cast a shadow over future prospects. This pessimistic outlook comes after a tumultuous year for financial markets.
The dominance of the US dollar as the world’s primary reserve currency is facing mounting challenges.
Talks of a unified BRICS currency capable of challenging the U.S. dollar have hit a stark reality check. Brazil’s central bank has made it clear: there simply isn’t enough financial firepower within the bloc to support such an ambitious move.
As markets react nervously to renewed trade measures under President Trump, ARK Invest founder Cathie Wood is taking a contrarian stance: she believes the current disruption could ultimately unlock more open markets and long-term growth.
As the global balance of financial power slowly shifts, China is making strategic moves to elevate the yuan as a serious alternative in international trade.