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Financial Expert’s Contrarian View: Lower Oil Prices, Weaker US Dollar Under Trump
17.7.2024
Michael Kao, a financial analyst and commentator renowned for his accurate predictions on oil and the U.S. dollar, offers a contrarian perspective on former President Donald Trump’s potential impact on these markets. Kao argues that Trump’s policies will be deflationary for oil...
Fed Might Focus on Weakening Labor Market Rather Than Inflation as It Mulls Rate Cuts: Economists
12.7.2024
A weakening labor market could persuade the Fed to cut rates even as inflation is not yet back to the Fed's 2% goal
Coinbase Report: Crypto Market Shook by German BTC Sales; Recovery Expected by September Despite US Economic Slowdown
12.7.2024
The third quarter of 2024 has been tumultuous for the crypto market, with significant selling pressures and regulatory uncertainties affecting bitcoin and other digital assets. Coinbase Institutional reports that indiscriminate selling by the German government and the Mt Gox Rehabilitation Trust...
US Inflation Eases With 0.1% Drop in June; Biden Faces Gas Reserve Accusations
11.7.2024
The U.S. consumer price index (CPI) fell by 0.1% in June. The decline, primarily due to reduced gasoline prices, brought the annual inflation rate to its lowest in over three years. This news comes after U.S. President Joe Biden was accused of tapping into gasoline reserves ahead of the election...
Federal Reserve Fines Citigroup $60.6 Million for Ongoing Risk Management Deficiencies
10.7.2024
The U.S. Federal Reserve has imposed a $60.6 million fine on Citigroup for continued failures in its risk management and data quality practices. The enforcement action follows Citigroup’s insufficient progress in addressing deficiencies identified in a 2020 order. Citigroup Faces $60.6...
Fed Chair Powell Reveals No Contact With Biden in 2 Years Amid Economic Challenges
10.7.2024
Amid swirling speculation in Washington D.C. about whether President Joe Biden will seek reelection in 2024 and questions about who really governs the nation, Fed Chair Jerome Powell disclosed that he hasn’t spoken with the U.S. President for over two years. “When any President calls...
Citi Analysts Predict 8 Weeks of Fed Rate Cuts Starting in September, Powell Seeks Evidence
9.7.2024
Analysts from Citi, the American multinational investment bank and financial services corporation, predict the U.S. Federal Reserve will begin reducing rates by September, totaling a 200 basis points (bps) cut over the next eight Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meetings. Nevertheless, Federal...
Bitcoin Little-Changed Above $57K as Fed Chair Powell Testifies to Congress
9.7.2024
Jerome Powell made clear that central bank policymakers are focused on downside risks to the economy as much as they are inflation
Why is Cardano (ADA) price up today?
8.7.2024
Steady network growth and Charles Hoskinson’s network update are boosting Cardano’s prices at the start of this week
Federal Reserve’s Operating Losses Hit $176 Billion, Analysis Reveals
8.7.2024
According to an investigative report by Pam Martens and Russ Martens the owners and operators of wallstreetonparade.com, the U.S. Federal Reserve has been consistently incurring operating losses since Sept. 28, 2022, totaling $176 billion by June 19, 2024. These losses stem from the Fed paying...
Is Bitcoin price going to crash again?
8.7.2024
Bitcoin price is offsetting Mt. Gox fears with favorable macroeconomic factors, yet some analysts forecast a potential drop below $50,000 in the coming weeks
5 bullish arguments that Bitcoin price just bottomed at $53K
7.7.2024
Bullish divergence on the price chart, September rate cut prospects, and increasing M2 supply are some catalysts that could resume the Bitcoin bull market cycle
5 bullish arguments that Bitcoin price just bottomed at $53K
7.7.2024
Bullish divergence on the price chart, September rate cut prospects and increasing M2 supply are some catalysts that could resume the Bitcoin bull market cycle
Project 2025: A Plan to Reform the US Federal Reserve and End Its ‘Monetary Dysfunction’
7.7.2024
According to “Project 2025,” initiated by the conservative think tank the Heritage Foundation, there is a strategy aimed at implementing conservative policies effectively within the first 180 days of the next U.S. Presidential Administration. An integral part of this plan, aside from...
Analysts Predict Second Trump Era Could Boost Gold Prices
7.7.2024
Despite a general downturn in crypto markets, gold has appreciated by 3% over the past five days, currently trading at $2,391 per ounce this weekend. Supporters of gold anticipate the precious metal will continue its strong performance in the latter half of 2024. Similar to predictions for bitcoin...
North Carolina Governor Vetoes Bill Banning State Use of Central Bank Digital Currencies
7.7.2024
The governor of the U.S. state of North Carolina has vetoed House Bill 690, which seeks to ban state payments using central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) and the state’s participation in the Federal Reserve’s CBDC testing. The governor argued the bill was premature and emphasized...
7 Events That Could Shift the Crypto Market Landscape in an Instant
5.7.2024
The cryptocurrency market finds itself in a challenging situation, with a mix of obstacles and potential opportunities that could influence its future positively. This editorial examines the elements that the crypto community might encounter and highlights key points to consider amid the current...
Economist Highlights Possible ‘Hidden Recession’: Official Figures May Understate Inflation Impact
5.7.2024
In a recent editorial, economist Peter St Onge explores the potential of a hidden economic recession, suggesting that official figures might not reveal the full extent of the decline. St Onge raises concerns about the accuracy of U.S. inflation data and its implications for measuring true economic...
Fed’s Minutes Report Cites High Inflation and Economic Risks in Decision to Hold Rates
4.7.2024
According to the minutes from the Federal Reserve’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), the choice to maintain the federal funds rate in its current range was driven by concerns about ongoing inflation and economic instability. Economic Instability and Inflation Keep Fed Rates Steady At...
Bitcoin Dips to $56,952 as Market Reacts to Mt Gox and German BTC Moves
4.7.2024
On Thursday, July 4, 2024, the price of bitcoin fell below $57,000, reaching a low of $56,952 at 5:20 a.m. EDT. There is widespread speculation about the Mt Gox distribution and the German government’s transfer of approximately 3,000 bitcoin to unidentified wallets, Coinbase, Bitstamp,...