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Banks are taking more steps to distance themselves from the growing private credit bust. They’re revaluing private credit assets that have been pledged to them as security for financing banks have provided to these shadow banks. I told you when JPM did it a month ago there would ...  Show more

The good news is the IRS is reporting about a 10% rise in average income tax refunds. However, the initial data is showing most Americans are just not spending the windfall. Understandably, they’re either saving the money or more often paying down debt. Those are certainly positi ...  Show more

How are people feeling about the economy after the dramatic drop in stocks? They’re “Googling the word ‘recession’ like crazy,” an economics professor told us. On the show today: Why perception is so important in economics. Also: The not-so-bad reasons for the higher unemployment ...  Show more

Wall Street is reacting to another big rate hike from the Fed. It’s going to hit every aspect of the economy, from debt, to housing and the markets. We’ve got all the angles covered for you. Plus, Tech stocks are taking the brunt of rising rates, with the Nasdaq down 10% in just ...  Show more

Central banks play a crucial role in monetary policy and moderating the business cycle. Our Head of Corporate Credit Research explains why, despite their power, these financial institutions can’t quickly steer through choppy economic waters.

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The market sinking after the Federal Reserve raised interest rates by 75 basis points and forecast more hikes in the future to fight inflation. Former National Economic Council Dirctor Gary Cohn weighs in on whether a recession is now more likely than a soft landing. Jefferies Ch ...  Show more