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Celsius Network is in big trouble.  The crypto lender is one of the biggest victims of the fall in cryptocurrency prices that caused a liquidity crisis in the industry in May, June and July. The firm has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and is restructuring its debt. But the platform, which traded cryptocurrencies and offered…

jakubgojda; Canva ContentsWhat Is a Soft Landing in Economics?Understanding the Economic CycleHow Does a Leading Indicator Foretell Recession? How Are Soft Landings Engineered by the Federal Reserve?Soft Landing vs. Hard Landing: What’s the Difference? Example of a Soft Landing Example of a Hard LandingWill There Be a Soft Landing in 2022?What Is a Soft Landing…

Unemployment tends to be high during periods of recession. q The New York Public Library via Unsplash; Canva ContentsWhat Is the Unemployment Rate? How Often Is Unemployment Data Measured? When Is It Released? How Is the Unemployment Rate Measured? How Has the Unemployment Rate Changed Over Time? How Does Unemployment Relate to Inflation? How Does…

While the economy in the United States faces unprecedented inflation, high gas prices, and a tightening job market, the current economic woes look very different than past recessions. The economy has its problems, but lots of people are doing well, and jobs remain relatively plentiful. There’s sort of a grey cloud hanging over everything, where…

Stocks have scored an impressive rebound in recent weeks, with the S&P 500 gaining 13% since June 16. The rally has stemmed from signs of economic weakness that have helped spark declines in real rates, speculation that the Fed may turn more dovish and some better-than-expected earnings report. U.S. stock funds saw a net inflow…

Korean band BTS has been on fire for the past few years in America, appearing everywhere from the cover of Time Magazine as its 2020 Entertainer of the Year to performing at the Grammys. The band has been around much longer than that though–since 2013, to be exact–and in the decade since, BTS has become…

The trades of institutional investors affect the market prices of stocks due to the sheer number of shares they buy and sell at once.  Matt Reames via Unsplash; Canva ContentsWhat Does “Institutional Investor” Mean? Why Are Institutional Investors Important? How Do They Impact the Market?10 Common Types of Institutional InvestorsInstitutional Investors vs Retail Investors: What…

Housing starts highlight American households’ wealth but can also show their sensitivity to changes in interest rates. Canva ContentsWhat Are Housing Starts?Why Are Housing Starts Important?Are Housing Starts a Leading Indicator?When Are Housing Starts Released?How Do Financial Markets React to Housing Starts?What Are Housing Starts?Housing starts are a monthly measure of the construction of new,…

Ever gone on social media and wondered how somebody you know can afford that fancy apartment, car, vacation or even purse? Far from being unique, this is now the problem of not one but several generations. More people feel negatively about their finances after scrolling through social media than they do about their appearance, career,…

What does soaring economic uncertainty mean for the leisure brands/retailers industry? It’s not good, Bank of America analysts say.  “Our economists are now forecasting a mild recession in the second half of 2022, and we note the group of leisure brands and retailers we cover generally underperformed the S&P 500 during the 2008-2009 financial crisis.” But the…