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How the Baltimore bridge collapse is rippling through global stock markets - Markets Insider--3.26.24
The Baltimore bridge collapse is rippling through global stock markets, sending shares of transportation and coal-mining companies down. The ship ran into the bridge around 1:30am on Tuesday, causing it to splinter and plunge into the river below.

Larry Fink Warns of ‘Snowballing Debt’ Hitting US Economy - Yahoo! Finance--3.26.24
BlackRock Inc.'s Chief Executive Officer Larry Fink said the U.S. public debt situation "is more urgent that I can ever remember" and that the country needs to adopt policies to spur economic growth. The cost of servicing the debt has already ballooned and the U.S. can't take for granted that investors will continue to want to buy as much U.S. debt.

Goldman Says Commodities to Gain as Central Banks Cut Rates - Yahoo! Finance--3.25.24
Commodities will advance this year as central banks in the U.S. and Europe move to reduce interest rates. Commodities have made a modest advance in the first quarter as policymakers have signaled their intention to reduce borrowing costs this year as inflation ebbs.

Another New Country Expresses Interest To Join BRICS Alliance - Watcher.Guru--3.24.24
A handful of developing countries are looking to join the BRICS alliance in 2024. Amid the joining frenzy, another country has thrown its hat in the ring in the hopes of joining the alliance. The development indicates that the bloc in becoming powerful in its agenda to de-dollarize the world.

Retirement Crisis Faces Government And Corporate Pensions - Zero Hedge--3.22.24
It is long past the time that we face the fact that "Social Security" is facing a retirement crisis. A new Financial Report of the United States Government estimates that the financial position of Social Security and Medicare are underfunded by roughly $175 Trillion.

Former 'bond king' Bill Gross warns 'irrational exuberance' is driving stocks higher - Morningstar/Market Watch--3.22.24
Former "bond king" Bill Gross has doubled down on his stock-market skepticism in his latest investment outlook. Gross warned that "irrational exuberance" has driven markets since 2022. But anticipating when investors enthusiasm for stocks will finally fade remains as difficult as ever.

These Four Banks Could Be In Danger If Commercial Real Estate Continues To Falter- Benzinga/Yahoo! Finance--3.21.24
In January, NYCB announced severe losses on its commercial real estate loan reserves and suffered a 70% drop in its share price. Analysts at Evercore ISI found that several regional banks have elevated exposure to commercial loans that should concern investors.

The Era of No-Brainer 5% Returns on Cash Is Ending - The Wall Street Journal--3.20.24
It is getting more complicated to hold cash. With the central bank now considering cutting rates, some cashlike investments are staying strong wile others have begun to decline in yield. In addition to changing tactics with cash, some investors are also moving money elsewhere.

US Warns of Cyberattacks Against Water Systems Throughout Nation - Yahoo! News--3.19.24
The Biden administration is warning states to be on guard for cyberattacks against water systems, citing ongoing threats from hackers linked to the governments of Iran and China. While the incidents didn't interfere with water quality or supplies, they highlighted contentious talks between the U.S. government and municipal water associations over how to best to protect the water supply.

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