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Population Collapse: Birthrates Plummeting Worldwide
Recent data shows populations across the world are falling fast, threatening economic collapse. The Population Research Institute’s Steve Mosher said Asia and Europe are literally dying and fertility rates in the United States are at the lowest the group has ever seen.
Biden’s Tariffs Will Hinder China’s Unfair Trade Tactics: Gordon Chang
President Joe Biden on Tuesday unveiled steep tariff increases on an array of Chinese imports including electric vehicle batteries, computer chips, and medical products, as he woos American voters who give his economic policies low marks. NTD speaks to China expert Gordon Chang, author of the book “China is Going to War,” for analysis of […]
Clear Trend of Disinflation in Economy: Strategist
U.S. producer prices increased more than expected in April amid strong gains in the costs of services like portfolio management and hotel accommodation. NTD speaks to Lance Roberts, chief strategist for RIA Advisors, to break down the numbers.
GameStop Shares Skyrocket After ‘Roaring Kitty’ X Post
Shares of videogame retailer GameStop surged double digits on Monday after Roaring Kitty returned to social media platform X after a three-year hiatus from social media. Keith Gill, known as “Roaring Kitty” on YouTube, is credited with sparking the 2021 meme stock rally that shot GameStop stock up 21-fold over two weeks just before it […]
Uber and Lyft in Court Again Over Employee Classification
Uber and Lyft went to court Monday over whether their drivers should be classified as employees instead of independent contractors after similar lawsuits in California and New York. Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell said they are employees and should receive benefits such as a minimum wage, overtime pay, and earned sick time.
Analyst Describes Company Earnings Season as Sluggish
With earnings season almost wrapped up, we take a look back at overall performance with Chief Analytical Officer at S&P Global Ratings Gregg Lemos-Stein. In general, he describes the earnings as sluggish and flatlining. Mr. Lemos-Stein also breaks down, sector-by-sector, which are flourishing and which are struggling. He also explains how high interest rates are […]
Biden’s China Tariffs Increase a Means to Get Votes: Analyst
President Joe Biden is set to announce new China tariffs as soon as next week targeting strategic sectors, including a major hike in levies on electric vehicles (EVs), according to three people familiar with the matter. The full announcement, expected Tuesday, will maintain existing tariffs on many Chinese goods set by former President Donald Trump, according […]
US Consumers Are on Life Support: Peter Schiff
U.S. consumer sentiment sagged to a six-month low in May as households worried about the higher cost of living and unemployment, but economists cautioned against drawing conclusions on the implications for the economic outlook. The larger-than-expected drop in sentiment reported by the University of Michigan on Friday was across all age, income, and education groups […]
Jobless Claims Number Eye-Popping, but Not a Trend Yet: Economic Analyst
The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits rose last week to the highest level in more than eight months, offering more evidence that the labor market was steadily cooling. Mark Hamrick, a senior economic analyst at Bankrate.com, gave his analysis of the job market.
Rep. Flood: SEC Circumvented Process to Make Policy Decision
The U.S. House of Representatives has repealed a controversial rule by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The rule regulated how banks handle digital assets, like cryptocurrencies. Rep. Mike Flood (R-Neb.) originally introduced a resolution to overturn the SEC rule. Mr. Flood spoke with NTD and explained how he felt the agency went around the […]
U.S. Pension Funds, University Endowments Tied To TikTok Owner: Report
A new report says some U.S. pensions, university endowments, and other institutional investors may have exposure to TikTok owner ByteDance, according to a new report by bipartisan advocacy organization Future Union. The report lists the involvement of some of the most notable public pension funds and university endowments, along with how much exposure they have […]
Professional Investor Evaluates Blackstone’s Booming Real Estate Income Trust
Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust (known as BREIT) is baffling investors. The $59 billion fund has boasted 10.5 percent annual return since its debut in 2017. Competitors on the other hand have fallen in value. Criticism is growing over how the fund values its assets. “Real Estate Guys Radio Show” host Robert Helms weighs in […]
Curbing Intel Chip Exports Won’t Impact Huawei: Expert
The United States has revoked licenses that allowed companies including Intel and Qualcomm to ship chips used for laptops and handsets to sanctioned Chinese telecoms equipment maker Huawei Technologies, three people familiar with the matter said according to Reuters. NTD speaks to Robert Atkinson, president of the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation, for more analysis.
Importance of Modernizing, Strengthening Social Security, Medicare Before Funds Run Out: Taxpayers Representative
A new report reveals that Social Security will run out of money by 2035, and Medicare 2036. Brandon Arnold, the executive vice president of the National Taxpayers Union, is calling for Congress to act now. Mr. Arnold explains why the timeline of the programs’ insolvency has shifted, and what factors are involved. But he say […]
FTX Customers to Get Back All of Their Money Plus Interest Lost in Collapse
Lawyers for defunct cryptocurrency exchange FTX proposed a plan on Tuesday that would return all invested money to customers within 60 days of the plan’s effective date, including interest of up to 18 percent on the funds. Despite only a small part of the money being present when massive fraud was discovered at FTX in […]
Comparing Features of Apple’s Newly Unveiled iPad Air and iPad Pro as Storage, Thinness Improved
Apple has unveiled its new iPad lineup. The new iPad Pro is the thinnest yet, with a custom M4 processor chip. Integral’s chief technology expert, Burton Kelso, weighs in on whether the new offers will recharge Apple’s sluggish tablet market. He compares the new features of the iPad Air and iPad Pro. He notes the […]
Berkshire in Good Hands With Greg Abel: Expert
Warren Buffett takes center stage in Omaha for Berkshire Hathaway’s annual shareholder meeting on Saturday, as investors size up his expected successor and get a better sense of how the conglomerate plans to grow and deploy cash. The meeting is Mr. Buffett’s 60th since he took over Berkshire in 1965. He has largely stopped appearing publicly to […]
French President Wants More Transparency on China: Analyst
French President Emmanuel Macron and EU Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen urged Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Monday to ensure more balanced trade with Europe, but the Chinese leader showed little sign of being ready to offer major concessions. Xi arrived in Europe for the first time in five years, at a time of […]