The core discussion on the markets has taken a turn that investors weren't expecting and that is now weighing heavily on many indexes that had been close to all-time highs.
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When will the energy crisis end?
Prices continue to rise for raw materials, including oil and natural gas, and it seems like the end of this story is still not in sight.
“Investors are keeping a close eye on how inflation is affecting corporate profits”
The hunt for returns has now begun. Companies are getting ready for a new scenario, with experts predicting normalization of the figures being reported.
U.S. debt ceiling debate delayed (but not over)
As predicted, Congress passed a $480 billion debt ceiling increase (The White House has said President Biden will sign it into law).
“I don't think there's a bubble in the stock markets, even if what's driving the rallies doesn't make much economic sense”
Along with the ongoing debate on whether inflation is now temporary or permanent, another has arisen among an already large group of analysts.
“The return of volatility to stock markets is healthy and presents opportunities”
The markets are turning red. Has the upward potential of stock markets come to an end? According to Alberto Matellán, Chief Economist at MAPFRE Inversión, this change in direction is due to two main factors.
Have tech companies lost their reign over the stock market?
The technology sector, represented in all its essence in the Nasdaq, has registered sharp losses on the North American stock market this week.
Challenging Milton Friedman: inflation is no longer strictly monetary
Milton Friedman was a monetarist. The economist proposed solving inflation problems by limiting growth of the money supply to a constant, moderate rate.
The return of inflation?
Since late last year, we have been seeing signs of a change to the dynamics of global prices. For the time being, these signs relate more to the volatile aspect of the consumer basket and less to a change in long-term inflation expectations.