Sanofi Receives FDA Approval for Qfitlia: A New Hope for Hemophilia Patients In a significant development for the hemophilia community, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted approval to Sanofi’s new drug, Qfitlia (fitusiran). This groundbreaking therapy distinguishes itself as the only treatment effective for all types of hemophilia, including both hemophilia A …
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Stocks and the Economy: Understanding the Wealth Effect on Consumer Spending The phrase “the stock market isn’t the economy” has been a staple in economic discussions for years. However, recent findings from economists at Oxford Economics indicate that this old adage may need to be reassessed. According to their research, fluctuations in equities and financial …
Potential Currency Depreciation Amid Tariff Threats: Focus on the Mexican Peso The ongoing saga of U.S. tariffs continues to create tremors in global financial markets, with notable implications for various currencies. Among them, the Mexican peso has emerged as the most at risk, potentially depreciating by as much as 38% against the dollar. This alarming …
Trump’s April 2 Tariffs: What We Know So Far as the White House Shifts Its Strategy As April 2 approaches, the Trump administration’s plans for new tariffs on imports are starting to take shape. Touted by President Donald Trump as “Liberation Day,” these tariffs are aimed not at all trading partners but rather at what …
The Dissolution of the US Agency For Global Media and Its Implications for American Soft Power Last week, President Trump signed an executive order that eliminated the US Agency for Global Media (USAGM), an entity responsible for significant platforms such as Voice of America, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, and Radio Free Asia. Critics of this …
Reciprocal Tariffs: A Path to Revitalize U.S. Manufacturing As the landscape of global trade evolves, the United States is gearing up for the implementation of reciprocal tariffs, a strategic move that could signify a crucial turning point in addressing the longstanding declines in U.S. manufacturing. These tariffs, expected to be established on April 2, aim …
Trump Calls for Fed Rate Cuts Amid Economic Uncertainty from Tariffs Just hours after the Federal Reserve reaffirmed its guidance for two interest-rate cuts later this year, President Donald Trump publicly urged the Fed to enact those cuts to accompany his recently imposed tariffs. Trump took to Truth Social to make his case, asserting that …
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Slowing Pace May Provide Dovish Signal the Market Craves As financial markets brace for the Federal Reserve’s upcoming announcement on interest rates, attention is firmly fixed not only on rate projections but also on the future path of the Fed’s balance sheet runoff, known as “quantitative tightening” or QT. This phase follows an unprecedented expansion …
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Recession Fears Mount: The Fed’s Positioning Under Powell’s Leadership As the end of the pandemic catalyzed a rebound in financial markets, recent trends indicate a significant shift in economic sentiment. With rising concerns about recession gaining traction, investors are keenly focused on the Federal Reserve (Fed) this week, particularly on the stances of Fed Chair …
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Wall Street Begins to Cut S&P 500 Targets as Tariff Worries Rock the Stock Market: Should Investors Be Concerned? As we move deeper into 2025, the U.S. stock market has faced significant turbulence, prompting major Wall Street firms to reassess their aggressive price predictions for the S&P 500 index. This reevaluation emanates primarily from the …
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