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1. A Warning Ignored: Ray Dalio Sounds the AlarmRay Dalio, founder of Bridgewater Associates and one of the most respected voices in global macro investing, has issued a stark warning: America’s debt problem is far more serious than credit rating agencies such as Moody’s suggest. While recent downgrades made headlines, Dalio argues the true scope of the fiscal threat remains underappreciated.Acc..

경제 2025. 5. 20. 16:48

1. Moody’s Downgrade: A Wake-Up Call for Global MarketsThe recent decision by credit rating agency Moody’s to downgrade the United States’ sovereign credit rating has sent ripples through the global financial markets. The move triggered a cascade of volatility—dollar depreciation, rising Treasury yields, corrections in the New York Stock Exchange, and significant swings across cryptocurrencies i..

경제 2025. 5. 20. 16:24

1. Trump’s ‘Most-Favoured-Nation’ Pricing: A Shockwave for Global MarketsOn the 13th (local time), former US President Donald Trump signed an executive order to slash prescription drug prices by up to 80%. This move has rattled the global pharmaceutical industry. As the US remains the world’s largest pharmaceutical market, any formal implementation of price controls would inevitably strike a maj..

경제 2025. 5. 19. 17:09

1. The Grey Rhino Explained: A Known but Neglected RiskThe term ‘Grey Rhino’, coined by economist Michele Wucker in 2013, describes risks that are highly probable and visible, yet often ignored until they trigger major crises. The United States’ ballooning fiscal deficit is increasingly being labelled as one such grey rhino. Despite being a long-acknowledged issue, recent warnings from financial..

경제 2025. 5. 19. 10:30

1. The US Downgrade: Was It Already Expected?Moody’s, one of the world’s top three credit rating agencies, has downgraded the United States’ sovereign credit rating for the first time in 108 years. The rating was cut from the top-tier ‘Aaa’ to ‘Aa1’, a move with implications far beyond mere symbolism. With S&P downgrading the US in 2011 and Fitch following suit in 2023, Moody’s decision signals ..

경제 2025. 5. 19. 10:26

1. The Milan Trigger: A Currency Shock UnfoldsNews broke that the United States and South Korea had held behind-the-scenes currency negotiations in Milan, Italy, triggering extreme volatility in the global foreign exchange market. Shortly after the announcement, the US dollar to Korean won exchange rate plunged nearly 30 won in after-hours trading, briefly breaking below the critical 1,400 won m..

경제 2025. 5. 15. 15:56

1. Tesla’s Stock Plunge: What’s Driving the Decline?Tesla’s stock has been on a steady downward trajectory, shedding over 30% from its post-Trump election high of nearly $480. Investors are growing increasingly wary of mounting risks surrounding the company, with the biggest concern being CEO Elon Musk himself.From political distractions to failed acquisition attempts, Musk’s recent moves have s..

경제 2025. 2. 14. 09:28

1. Trump’s Tariff Onslaught Expands to Cars and SemiconductorsFormer U.S. President Donald Trump has signalled the possibility of additional tariffs on cars and semiconductors, following previous duties on steel and aluminium. This move could deal a severe blow to South Korea’s export-driven economy. With semiconductors and automobiles being two of South Korea’s largest export sectors, the impac..

경제 2025. 2. 14. 09:25