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Alan Greenspan, Architect of the Fed Era, Dies at 100
business19 days ago

Alan Greenspan, Architect of the Fed Era, Dies at 100

Alan Greenspan, the longtime Fed chair who steered U.S. monetary policy through the 1990s boom and into the 2000s, died at 100 from complications of Parkinson’s disease. His tenure saw a lengthy economic expansion and the rise of globalization, earning him both praise as a “maestro” and criticism for deregulation critics say helped set the stage for the 2007–08 financial crisis. The obituary notes his influence across multiple administrations, his post-Fed consulting work, and honors he received.

via NBC News|
#business#deregulation#federal-reserve
IMF: Private credit won’t spark a 2008-style crisis, but risk remains
economy-and-politics2 months ago

IMF: Private credit won’t spark a 2008-style crisis, but risk remains

IMF official Tobias Adrian says private credit is a key vulnerability but incentives today are better aligned and exposure to private debt is smaller for insurers and pension funds; he argues the private-credit boom isn’t expected to trigger a 2008-style financial crisis, though the IMF warns that a prolonged Middle East war could raise systemic risks and nonbanks could be forced to sell assets, so vigilance remains.

via MarketWatch|
#economy-and-politics#financial-crisis#financial-stability
Postal Service Hikes First-Class Stamp to 82 Cents Amid Cash Crunch
business3 months ago

Postal Service Hikes First-Class Stamp to 82 Cents Amid Cash Crunch

The U.S. Postal Service proposed across-the-board price hikes, including raising First-Class Forever stamps from 78 to 82 cents (effective July 12) and a 4.8% overall increase if approved, as USPS warns of a severe financial crisis and cash exhaustion by February 2027; the plan also includes an 8% fuel surcharge for package/express deliveries and measures like suspending employer contributions to Federal Employees Retirement System annuities to maintain operations, with declining mail volume driving the strain.

via CNBC|
#business#financial-crisis#first-class-mail
USPS Warns It Could Stop Delivering Mail in a Year Without Congress Action
business3 months ago

USPS Warns It Could Stop Delivering Mail in a Year Without Congress Action

USPS warns it could run out of money and may stop delivering mail within a year unless Congress intervenes, citing declining traditional mail revenue, six-day delivery mandates, and mounting losses. The Postmaster General says proposed options include reducing delivery days or raising prices, but legislative action is needed to avoid insolvency.

via WSB-TV|
#business#congress#financial-crisis
UN warns of looming financial collapse as member states fall behind on dues
world5 months ago

UN warns of looming financial collapse as member states fall behind on dues

UN chief António Guterres warns the organization could face an imminent financial collapse as member states miss mandatory payments, with cash possibly running out by July. The UN is forced to return funds it never collected due to unspent-budget rules, while the US and others have reduced or withheld contributions, threatening programme delivery and prompting calls to either pay in full on time or overhaul the financial rules.

via BBC|
#antonio-guterres#financial-crisis#funding
USPS's Revenue Strategies Amid Contract and Cash Flow Challenges
business6 months ago

USPS's Revenue Strategies Amid Contract and Cash Flow Challenges

The US Postal Service plans to expand its last-mile delivery services to other shippers to address a $9 billion annual loss, risking its key Amazon contract, which is vital for its revenue. This move could lead Amazon to reduce its use of USPS, further threatening the agency's financial stability, which is already strained by declining mail volume and the need to fulfill universal service obligations.

via CNN|
#amazon#business#financial-crisis