No Need For Alarm Over US 2-10’s Yield Curve Inversion, Say Analysts
Analysts polled by International Business Times say the 2-10’s yield curve is not a reliable tool to indicate an upcoming recession, when the economy is doing strong.
Italy Will Not Exit EU Despite Budget Deficit Worries, Say Analysts
Despite the political pressure to spend on election promises, which has fueled talks of an ‘Italexit,’ the heavy economic costs of such a move will deter Italy’s politicians from walking out of the EU.
Indian Rupee Seen At 73 Against Dollar By Year-End, Say DBS Analysts
DBS analysts forecast the rupee to collapse to 75 against the dollar by the end of 2019.
US-Mexico Trade Agreement ‘Far From Done,’ Analysts Say
Analysts think the deal is “overhyped” but it provides President Donald Trump with a talking point for the midterm elections.
Here’s How The Turkey Crisis Can Spark Contagion In Global Markets
Hugh Johnson sees parallels in the Turkey financial crisis and the crisis that engulfed Southeast Asia in 1997-98, and talks of the implications for global markets and investors.
Oil Prices To Stay Stable In 2018 Despite Iran Sanctions: IBT Poll
Most analysts polled by International Business Times/Newsweek say a weak global demand, stronger dollar and trade war worries will keep a lid on crude oil prices.
Greece Set For Growth After Bailout Exit, Says Berenberg Economist
Berenberg economist Carsten Hesse expects the Greek economy to clock a healthy 2.0 to 2.4 percent growth till 2020.
Turkey Crisis To Continue Despite Qatar Investment, Says DBS Strategist
Neel Gopalakrishnan says markets need a more comprehensive solution, with de-escalation of tensions with the US as a starting point.
Tesla Stock Price: Is Elon Musk’s $420-A-Share Proposal Fair?
Analysts covering Tesla are debating if Elon Musk's $420-a-share proposal is a fair price for the stock, or the transaction will even materialize.
Cryptocurrency Forecasts Are Mere Speculation, Major Market Analysts Say
Financial analysts from major banks and research houses are yet to start regular forecasts for cryptocurrencies, indicating how far away those are from being accepted widely as an alternative investment option.
Despite Brexit Gridlock, Economists Bet On 'Soft’ Deal Or UK U-turn - IBT Poll
Amid the harsh political rhetoric around the Brexit debate, fear of a hard exit from EU is not shared by economists and investors polled by International Business Times.
Trump Could Have Upper Hand In China Trade War, Economists Predict
Newsweek/IBT spoke to top economists who believe Donald Trump could win the looming tariff fight between the world's two largest economies.