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The global economy is teetering, so what happens next?

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3 years ago

October 5, 2022

Ahron Young

For years, the US economy has been booming. But now, it’s starting to look like that party might be coming to an end.

The reason? The Federal Reserve has been tightening monetary policy, and asset prices are plunging as a result.

Stocks Have Plunged $12 Trillion Since January

The first casualty of the Fed’s policy change has been the stock market. As measured by the Wilshire 5000 all-cap index, stocks have shed $12 trillion of market capitalisation since January. That’s a loss of nearly 30% from the peak. And it shows no signs of stopping any time soon.

Bonds Have Lost 14% of Their Value

Bonds have also taken a beating. Over the past year, bonds have lost 14% of their value, wiping out $7 trillion in market capitalisation. And with interest rates rising, there’s no end in sight for this sell-off either.

Cryptocurrencies Have Vanished $2 Trillion in Market Cap

Cryptocurrencies have been hit particularly hard. After surging to record highs last year, crypto prices have slumped back down to Earth. In the past year, cryptocurrency prices have fallen by more than 50%. That’s wiped out $2 trillion in market capitalisation. And there’s no telling how far prices could fall if the sell-off continues.

House Prices Are Falling Too

Finally, even house prices are starting to come down. They don’t adjust as quickly as other asset prices, but they’re still falling. Mortgage rates have risen to 7%, up from 3% last year. That’s making it harder for buyers to afford homes. As a result, prices are starting to come down.

The US economy has been booming for years now. But that party might be coming to an end—and the reason is the Federal Reserve. By tightening monetary policy, the Fed has sent asset prices plunging and set off a chain reaction that could eventually lead to a recession. So what does this mean for you? Here’s what you need to know…

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U.S. dollar weakens while Australian dollar rises amid global market shifts

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2 days ago

January 30, 2026

Harvey Vargas

US dollar weakens as Trump comments; Australian dollar gains from commodity prices and RBA rate hike expectations

The US dollar is coming under pressure as the economy remains strong and President Trump comments on its decline. We explore how this is impacting major currencies around the world and what it means for investors.

Meanwhile, the Australian dollar is benefiting from rising commodity prices and growing expectations of an RBA rate hike. Global investors are increasingly drawn to Australia’s bond market as economic conditions shift.

Currency trading strategies are adapting to this changing landscape, with potential implications for interest rates and international markets. Steve Gopalan from SkandaFX breaks down the trends.

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Wall Street slides as AI spending raises investor concerns

Wall Street dips as AI spending scrutiny rises; Microsoft struggles while Meta thrives. Tune in for insights!

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2 days ago

January 30, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Wall Street dips as AI spending scrutiny rises; Microsoft struggles while Meta thrives.

Wall Street closed lower on Thursday, with the Nasdaq leading losses as investors questioned whether Big Tech’s massive AI spending will pay off. Microsoft shares tumbled after revealing record AI infrastructure costs, while Meta rallied on strong earnings and a bullish outlook.

Kyle Rodda from Capital.com joins us to explain what spooked markets, which tech names are holding up, and whether AI budgets are getting too big.

We also discuss rate expectations, macro risks, and what to watch in the upcoming earnings season.

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Tesla brand value plummets amid Elon Musk’s political focus

Tesla’s brand value plummeted to $27.61 billion in 2025 amid Musk’s political shift, sparking investor concern.

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5 days ago

January 28, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Tesla’s brand value plummeted to $27.61 billion in 2025 amid Musk’s political shift, sparking investor concern.

Tesla’s brand value plummeted by $15.4 billion in 2025, falling to $27.61 billion from $66.2 billion in early 2023. Analysts say Elon Musk’s political focus and a slowdown in new models have distracted the company’s core business.

In the U.S., Tesla’s recommendation score sank to just 4 out of 10, down from 8.2 in 2023. Despite this, loyalty among existing owners remains high at 92 per cent, showing a strong but shrinking fan base.

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