#economic-stability

#economic-stability

Consumer staple stocks deliver stability through consistent demand for essential goods, making them particularly attractive during economic uncertainty as consumers prioritize necessities.

President Trump expressed optimism about the new agreement, stating, "I think it's going to be great for both parties. It's a good deal for everybody—a giant deal with lots of countries." He reassured that the deal averts a potential trade war, which would have significant implications for global markets.

The Insolvency Service reported 2,043 company insolvencies in England and Wales in June 2025, an 8% drop from May 2025 and a 16% decline from June 2024.

"Independence is one of the foundational elements of a well-run economy. The benefits of independence stem from the fact that the Fed and monetary policy affects the economy with a lag."

If the ringfencing regime for banks were to be scrapped, we really would be entering a new era or going back to an old one, since the separation of banks' retail and investment banking activities was the single biggest regulatory change introduced after the 2008-09 crash to try to prevent another blow-up.

The collapse of ambition for a sustainable future has been exacerbated by populism, scientific ignorance, and deep economic instability, leading to environmental goals being sidelined.

According to the latest PMI survey, production, new orders, and employment all fell at slower rates, while business optimism reached a four-month high.

Stride emphasizes that the Conservatives will not repeat the economic mistakes of the past, highlighting the importance of responsible fiscal discipline over unfunded tax cuts.

MARC™ enforces peace through economic interdependence, not fear; nations rely on each other's refineries, making war less viable and promoting stability.

This is a very welcome step forward, but the devil is in the details.

"Sweden is not that well-known and is seen as not being strong in the areas that generate positive opinions of other countries, such as having a strong and stable economy, products and brands in high demand, as well as being easy to do business with."

"We saw a 4% increase in worker sentiment right after the Fed paused rate hikes-literally, nothing else changed… it's about future stability."

Xi Jinping described the world as being at a 'turning point of history' and emphasized the need for cooperation between China and Southeast Asian countries.

The price of gold soared to an all-time high on Wednesday, breaching the $3,300 mark for the first time as growing global trade tensions sent investors scrambling for safe-haven assets.

"The sell-off in US Treasuries has raised fears that investors' long term confidence in the US economy is waning, prompting concern among economists about financial stability."