⚠️German economic outlooks remains DIRE:
In 2024 the world's 3rd largest economy FELL by 0.2% following a 0.3% decline in 2023. This is the 2nd time since 1950 that GDP contracted for 2 years in a row. German IFO Economic Research Institute expects just 0.2% growth in 2025. Source. Global Markets Investor
Americans expect credit application REJECTIONS at a higher rate than ever:
The perceived likelihood of credit application rejections: Auto loan: 34%, the highest on record Mortgage: 48%, the highest on record Credit card: 32%, the 3rd-highest ever Card limit increase: 39% Source: Global Market Investors, Bloomberg
Categories that US adults are likely to cut back on if tariffs lead to higer prices
source : emarketer
The OECD published its latest economic outlook on Monday, downgrading its global growth projections for 2025 and 2026 in light of various political and economic uncertainties.
Source: Statista
Swiss Government Lowers Growth Forecasts Ahead of SNB Decision
The Swiss government has trimmed its economic growth outlook for 2025 and 2026, citing global trade tensions. SECO now expects: 📉 2025 GDP: 1.4% (previously 1.5%) 📉 2026 GDP: 1.6% (previously 1.7%) While growth remains below the long-term average of 1.8%, Switzerland is still expected to avoid a recession. This adjustment comes just before the Swiss National Bank’s policy decision on Thursday—a key event to watch. source : reuters
Riskier credit markets are starting to respond more significantly to the dislocation in US equity markets
Spreads on high-yield bonds rose the most since August yesterday. They're still relatively low on a historical basis, but the trajectory is catching many people's attention. Source: Lisa Abramowicz @lisaabramowicz1, Bloomberg
GLOBAL M2 IS EXPLODING.
WILL BITCOIN FOLLOW SOON 🚀 ??? Source: Vivek⚡️@Vivek4real_
U.S. TARIFFS CHEAT SHEET
Source: Wall St Engine @wallstengine, Bloomberg
