Macro Scene

Late Payments Climb as Buy Now, Pay Later Use Deepens

A growing share of Buy Now, Pay Later users are falling behind on repayments, adding fresh pressure to a sector built on convenience and...
Macro Scene
Maria Irene

Fed’s Cautious Stance on Rate Cuts Sends Shockwaves Through Markets, Impacting...

Jerome Powell and the Federal Reserve made a significant announcement on 19 December, cutting interest rates by 25 basis points to a range of...
Maria Irene

Trump’s Tariff Talk Sends Stock Futures Into a Spiral

Stock futures dropped sharply after Donald Trump issued a fresh round of tariff threats against China, Mexico, and Canada. The move adds new layers...
Maria Irene

Easier Than Ever: US Financial Conditions Defy Inflation Warnings

US financial conditions have reached levels of ease not seen in nearly a quarter-century, an intriguing shift as markets brace for potential moves from...
Maria Irene

Steering into Trouble: America’s Auto Loan Crisis Gets Costly

The U.S. car market is in the throes of a major financial crisis, with a substantial number of Americans facing mounting debts on their...
Maria Irene

Rupee Takes a Dip: Is India’s Economic Momentum Slowing?

India, long regarded as one of the major engines of global growth in recent years, is starting to display signs of economic strain. With...
Maria Irene

Germany’s Economic Gears Grind to a Halt

Germany, once the undisputed economic powerhouse of Europe, is now facing one of the most challenging periods in recent history. The country that has...