Economy

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People Aren’t Buying the ‘Great American Recovery’ Narrative
Despite the stock market returning to all-time highs, many can’t shake the feeling that all is not well in the economy.
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‘It Sure Doesn’t Feel Like the Greatest Economy of All Time,’ Feat. George Gammon
The host of the rapidly growing Rebel Capitalist podcast joins to talk macro, inflation and the almighty battle for ideas.
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Welcome to the Groundhog Day Economy (PS, It Sucks)
As states shutter economic activity because of preventable COVID-19 outbreaks, it’s deja vu all over again.
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6 Things Jobless Claims Tell Us About the State of the Real Economy
Persistent unemployment and fears of further layoffs are the real economic counterpoint to the financial market’s unbridled enthusiasm.
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Why Debt Can’t Buy More Growth, Feat. Jeff Booth
A conversation with the “Price of Tomorrow” author on the key structural challenge looming over the global economy.
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Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell conducts the 107-year-old central bank's first-ever remote video press conference.
Bitcoin Jumps 12% as Fed Keeps Money Flowing and US Economy Shrinks
"It's clear that the effects on the economy are severe," said Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. "We won't run out of money. It's an unlimited pot."
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell conducts the 107-year-old central bank's first-ever remote video press conference.

Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey
US Treasury Approves Square as Coronavirus Stimulus Lender
Square, the bitcoin-friendly company behind Cash App, announced Monday it is participating in the U.S. government’s emergency Paycheck Protection Program.
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House Democrats have suggested using a "digital dollar" in two different bills aimed at bolstering individuals during the COVID-19 crisis. (Credit: Shutterstock)
House Stimulus Bills Envision 'Digital Dollar' to Ease Coronavirus Recession (Updated)
Proposed legislation meant to shore up the U.S. economy during the coronavirus pandemic includes a recommendation to create a digital dollar.
House Democrats have suggested using a "digital dollar" in two different bills aimed at bolstering individuals during the COVID-19 crisis. (Credit: Shutterstock)

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Coronavirus Hits US Stocks, Bitcoin Climbs, Haven Status Unclear
The spreading coronavirus sowed a new bout of fear among investors, triggering a stock market sell-off and flight to safe-haven assets like gold and U.S. Treasury bonds.
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Korean Central Bank Study: Issuing Digital Currency Poses Financial Risk
A Bank of Korea study concluded that a central bank digital currency could adversely affect commercial banks and ultimately financial stability.
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