The financial media loves to sell an image of recessions as cleansing fires, roasting out all the weak businesses and uncovering all those buried opportunities. I consider this narrative very perilously rosy. Though some will come through untouched, or perhaps even in a more advantageous position, the truth is much...
Whether a recession is indeed around the corner remains a hotly contested subject among financial wizards. OverTraders.com analyzes the perspectives of two key groups: Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) and economists. Knowing their perspectives and the information they base their decisions on is essential for investors trying to navigate an uncertain...
The majority of Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) predict a recession to arrive in the second half of 2025. This tidbit is from the most recent CNBC CFO Council Survey. The survey points to increasing worries over economic dampening effects, increased inflation, and the chilling effects of current policy on business...
The financial news is awash with warnings: recession looms! Economic indicators are flashing red, analysts are predicting doom, and the market is… well, the market is doing what it always does: fluctuating. It’s enough to send any investor — whether experienced or just starting out — scrambling to rethink their...
With economic forecasters raising the alarm over the possibility of a U.S. recession, investors should be weighing options for protecting their portfolios. Escalating trade tensions and other economic uncertainties have elevated the probability of a downturn, urging both seasoned and novice investors to seek expert advice on mitigating risk. Financial...
We hear about it constantly. Famed for it being a leading indicator of economic prosperity, a weather vane on the roof of our national wallet. But is it really the gold standard, best measure ever, metrics by which all other metrics should be judged? As a journalist who has spent...
OverTraders.com just published a great in-depth Ethereum PoS vs Other Major Crypto PoS Models article. This side-by-side rundown helps shed light on the merits and demerits of each in different situations, providing critical information for traders and investors alike. Understanding Bitcoin and Ethereum To understand the nuances between different consensus...
Summary This piece dives deep into the startling effects of economic uncertainty on both mental health and consumer activity. This animated short dives into the psychological impact of recessions. Together, low consumer confidence and a fear of living in isolation can further increase stress, anxiety, and depression. By examining various...
Ever been sold your insurance policy as not just a safety net but a wise financial move, too? It’s a dangerous proposal, I recognize. Imagine the opportunity of having the benefit of protection along with the potential for financial growth. You’ll have a chance to hear directly about what’s new...
At the same time, the United States has increased its reliance on sanctions as a tool of foreign policy. Now, it focuses on individuals, countries and entities across the globe. These measures are put in place by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC). Their purpose is to shape behavior...
Artificial intelligence has gone from an imagined technological fantasy to an integral part of our everyday lives. From super-personalized recommendations on our separate site OverTraders.com to the algorithms that are reshaping our financial markets, AI’s influence can’t be overstated. This rapid integration comes with a chilling undercurrent: the potential for...
Obesity is the biggest threat to public health in the world, impacting nearly 650 million people worldwide. Yet it doesn’t stop there — the burden of transportation inequities weighs heavily on mental and emotional health. Real people are dealing with unfortunate obstacles while attempting to lose weight. As a result,...
The quick fix is perhaps the most potent temptation of all, particularly in the realm of weight loss. We know we’re all living in a world bombarded with images of unrealistic bodies. After all, the allure of losing weight with no effort — just a prescription — is difficult to...