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Economist Art Laffer Slams US Economic Policies, Warns of Dollar’s Decline as Global Reserve Currency
10.8.2024
Economist Art Laffer, known for his work on supply-side economics, has expressed concerns over the future of the U.S. dollar in a recent interview. Laffer argues that current U.S. economic policies are leading to the dollar’s decline, making it less attractive as a global reserve currency....
Global Asset Freeze Targets Fugitive ‘Cryptoqueen’ and Onecoin
10.8.2024
A London high court has announced a global asset freeze targeting Onecoin’s co-founder Ruja Ignatova and associates. Over 400 investors sought this legal action after losing millions in the Onecoin cryptocurrency scam. The asset freeze prevents further movement of Ignatova’s wealth, possibly...
Trump Suggests Presidents Should Weigh in on Fed Policies, Jabs at Powell’s Interest Rate Timing
9.8.2024
On Thursday, at a press conference held at Mar-a-Lago, former President Donald Trump shared his thoughts with reporters, stating that the sitting president should have a voice in the U.S. Federal Reserve’s monetary policies. Trump targeted Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s actions concerning...
El Salvador and IMF Advance Talks on Bitcoin Risk Mitigation and Economic Reforms
8.8.2024
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reported progress in negotiations with El Salvador on policies to strengthen public finances, boost bank reserves, improve governance, and address bitcoin risks. Although many BTC risks haven’t materialized for El Salvador, the IMF stated that both...
Economist Jim Rickards Highlights Gold’s Opportunity During Market Meltdowns
7.8.2024
Jim Rickards, a U.S. economist and best-selling author of the book “Currency Wars,” has detailed the opportunity that gold presents during pronounced stock market drops. Rickards, who has predicted a tremendous rise in gold prices in the next two years, stated that strong hands expect gold to reach...
Report States Salvadoran Economy Slowed, Purchasing Power Down as Bukele Fights Inflation
7.8.2024
A report by FUNDE, an investigative organization in El Salvador, has highlighted that the Salvadoran economy will grow less this year due to a decrease in public investment in infrastructure. Additionally, FUNDE claimed that the purchasing power of Salvadorans is being affected by rising inflation...
Ex-Fed Advisor Suggests US Is Already in a Recession as Airbnb Cautions on Economic Slowdown
7.8.2024
On Tuesday, following a sharp downturn the day before, the top five U.S. benchmark indices made a recovery. However, Airbnb, the prominent vacation rental company, reported that it does not foresee a strong third quarter due to a slowdown in demand, driven by ongoing economic concerns. Meanwhile...
Bitcoin Bull-Bear Market Cycle signals potential bear market — analyst
6.8.2024
Bitcoin fell to a low of approximately $49,000 following market turmoil brought on by the Bank of Japan's rate hike and the Federal Reserve's inaction
Wharton Professor Calls for Emergency Rate Cut Following Market Downturn
6.8.2024
Jeremy Siegel, a finance professor and chief economist, has called for an emergency 75 basis point cut in the fed funds rate following a market downturn. He emphasized the necessity of this cut and suggested another rate cut next month to align with the Federal Reserve’s targets on inflation...
Feasibility of Trillion-Dollar Platinum Coin Discussed by US Government, FOIA Documents Show
5.8.2024
The trillion-dollar coin, an idea that surged as a solution to raising the U.S. debt ceiling on more than one occasion, was recently revealed to have been considered by the government several times. Memos obtained via FOIA requests by journalist Jason Leopold show that, even though it...
6 Indicators of Economic Trouble: Is a US Recession on the Horizon?
5.8.2024
At the end of the week, U.S. equities experienced a sharp decline, which reverberated through the cryptocurrency market, reducing its value from $2.4 trillion to $2.09 trillion since July 29. Recently, discussions have intensified around the likelihood of an impending U.S. recession, with a soft...
Macroeconomics Expert Predicts Hard Landing for US Economy
4.8.2024
Despite recent positive economic indicators, investor and macroeconomics expert George Gammon foresees a hard landing for the U.S. economy. In an interview with Michelle Makori of Kitco News, Gammon pointed to several warning signs in the banking sector and the broader financial landscape. Banks...
German quantum breakthrough highlights need for particle physicists in crypto
3.8.2024
German quantum breakthrough highlights need for particle physicists in crypto
Report Reveals China Continues to Secretly Grow Its Gold Stash, Misleading Market to Cause Price Cool-Off
1.8.2024
Jan Nieuwenhuijs, a gold analyst specializing in Chinese markets, alleges that China has continued to secretly buy gold without reporting it to the market, benefiting from a price cool-off. Nieuwenhuijs states that the strategy of the PBOC is to purchase gold through UK bullion banks, which goes...
Market Volatility Surges Amid Global Uncertainty, Says QCP Capital
31.7.2024
Recent analysis from QCP Capital highlights the intensifying macroeconomic volatility, driven by various factors including equity market sell-offs, unwinding currency trades, and fluctuating commodity prices. QCP Capital’s researchers foresee further turbulence ahead, particularly in light...
Russian Diplomat: El Salvador Proposes Settling Trade With Crypto
31.7.2024
El Salvador has proposed using cryptocurrency as an alternative payment method for trade with Russia. The Central American nation has reportedly expressed interest in joining the BRICS bloc and may formally apply for membership within one or two years. Ukraine-Russia Conflict Echoes in Central...
Gold Demand Hits Q2 Record High, Driven by Central Bank Purchases, World Gold Council Reports
31.7.2024
The World Gold Council’s Q2 2024 report highlights a year-on-year increase in gold demand, marking the highest second-quarter demand since 2000. This surge is fueled by central bank purchases and OTC investments, with central bank gold buying up by 6% and technology sector demand rising...
All Eyes on the Fed: Steady Rates Anticipated, September Reduction Likely
31.7.2024
The U.S. Federal Reserve is set to convene its monthly Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting to evaluate the state of the economy and determine if the central bank should adjust the federal funds rate. The prevailing market sentiment suggests that the FOMC members are likely to maintain...
Russian State Duma Deputy Chairman: BRICS SWIFT Counterpart Needed for Creating a New Economic Reality
28.7.2024
Alexander Babakov, Deputy Chairman of the Russian State Duma, highlighted the need to create a BRICS equivalent to the SWIFT messaging system, which routes payments alongside the current banking infrastructure. Babakov emphasized that this new system would help to reduce the dependence on Western...
BRICS Poised to Dominate World Bank and IMF, Says Russian Executive Director
27.7.2024
The World Bank Executive Director for Russia forecasts that BRICS nations will soon dominate the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF), attributing this shift to inevitable macroeconomic and demographic changes away from Western dominance. He emphasized the importance of working...