Deflation

BofA Securities analyst Sara Senatore provides an analysis for restaurant sector performance in the first quarter. Restaurant demand showed mixed results due to weather and a calendar shift, said the analyst. Black Box industry data revealed a deceleration in same-store sales growth (SSSG) across...

Despite renewed fears that President Donald Trump's proposed tariffs could reignite inflation, an emerging contrarian theory suggests the reality may be far less alarming than many on Wall Street currently expect. In a note shared Tuesday, Yardeni Research President Ed Yardeni said investors and...

As the global trade war escalates due to unprecedented U.S. tariffs, this analyst has mapped out three possible economic scenarios, with the worst-case outcome forecasting a deep recession and a potential stock market plunge of up to 60%. What Happened: Peter Mallouk, the CEO of Creative Planning,...

Cliff Asness, Chief Investment Officer at AQR Capital Management, criticized proponents of tariffs Thursday, challenging claims that tariffs lead to deflation rather than inflation. What Happened: “Idiots say this and bray like they’ve scored a great point,” Asness wrote on X....

Billionaire investor and the founder of Bridgewater Associates, Ray Dalio, has issued a warning about the economic ripples of escalating tariffs. In a recent analysis, Dalio dissects the “tariff machine,” revealing its impact on global markets and highlighting the potential for “...

Billionaire investor Mark Cuban is arguing against the notion that artificial intelligence will be a primary driver of deflation and believes that it will be a massive driver of innovation and productivity. What Happened: Anthony Pompliano, the founder and CEO of Professional Capital Management, in...

Investor Cathie Wood regularly shares her opinions on the macroeconomic environment and what could be ahead for stocks. On Tuesday, Wood doubled down on her belief in a deflationary environment in 2024. What Happened: With the S&P 500 and technology stocks hitting record highs, Wood was asked...

Signs that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will approve a Spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) in January are "very encouraging." That's according to Ark Invest CEO Cathie Wood, who is collaborating with 21Shares on two futures ETF products centered on Ethereum...

The U.S. is experiencing deflation for the first time in three years. This trend is primarily observed in goods such as appliances, furniture, and used cars. What Happened: Industry experts predict that the prices of these goods might keep declining, possibly hastening inflation back to the Federal...

China’s economy is at risk of being caught in a debt-deflation cycle. To avoid this, the yuan might need to devalue, according to economist Shang-Jin Wei, Business Insider reported. The former chief economist at the Asian Development Bank observed a decline in consumer prices and...

While many investors and economists are preoccupied with the specter of inflation, Ark Invest founder Cathie Wood is out with a more contrarian view. ‘Wood Predicts ‘Harder Landing’: In an exclusive interview with Benzinga CEO Jason Raznick on "The Raz Report," Wood lays out a...

Ark Investment Management CEO Cathie Wood said late Monday that Federal Reserve's continued rate tightening will lead to deflation-induced rapid economic slowdown not only in the U.S. but also internationally. What Happened: “The Fed has precipitated and exacerbated the risk of a global...

China’s consumer inflation rate dropped to zero in June, while factory-gate prices continued to decline, indicating persistent demand weakness and raising concerns about potential deflation in the economy, Bloomberg reports. Slowing Inflation and Falling Producer Prices The National Bureau of...

This year’s Fourth of July cookouts provide an opportunity for Americans to enjoy the holiday without breaking the bank. According to the American Farm Bureau’s Summer Cookout Survey, the average cost per person for a July 4th cookout has been reduced somewhat, making the holiday more...

As the U.S. continues to struggle with higher-than-ideal levels of inflation, China is facing the opposite problem. Wednesday's CPI report showed an yearly rise of 4.9% in American consumer prices — a positive step in a disinflationary trend, but still far from the Fed's ideal place of 2% annual...