Macro Scene

US Treasury Doubles Bond Buybacks

The US Treasury is increasing the size of its buyback operations for longer-dated government bonds as elevated borrowing costs and concerns about the country's...
Macro Scene
Maria Irene

Europe’s Nuclear Renaissance: The Ukraine War Fuels a Controversial Energy Debate

The escalation of the Ukraine war has thrown a proverbial wrench into Europe's energy landscape, spotlighting the continent's reliance on Russian energy and giving...
LedgerLife

Europe’s Gas Grab Leaves Pakistan’s Lights Dimming

As Europe attempts to pivot away from its reliance on Russian gas, a newfound hunger for Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) is gripping the continent....
Maria Irene

The Bankruptcy Boomlet: When Credit Cards and Dreams Go Belly-Up

In a haunting echo of the 2010 financial crisis, bankruptcy data for 2023 reveals a worrisome spike across North America, Australia, and Europe. The...
LedgerLife

How Wars Impact Financial Markets: A Century-Long Perspective

Wars are seismic events that shake the very foundations of nations. Yet, despite their devastation and human cost, their impact on financial markets can...
Maria Irene

Echoes of the 1970s? Unravelling Today’s Inflationary Debate

The echoes of the inflationary 1970s reverberate in today's financial discourse, stirring debate among economists and analysts alike. The pressing question on many minds...
Maria Irene

Inflation’s Juggling Act: Rent, Rates, and Resilience

Maria Irene In an environment where a plethora of economic indicators are screaming for attention, untangling the interplay between stagnant price growth, housing inflation, and...