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Peter Schiff Urges the Fed to Raise Rates and Let Markets Crash
18.8.2024
Economist and gold advocate Peter Schiff has recommended that the Federal Reserve raise interest rates instead of cutting them, even if it leads to a market crash. He acknowledged that this approach would likely cause stocks and real estate to crash, result in a hard landing, and trigger...
South Africa’s new AI framework sets foundation for tech leadership
16.8.2024
As stakeholder consultations proceed, the feedback gathered will be instrumental in shaping a robust and effective AI policy
Food Price Controls in America? Kamala Harris’s Controversial 2024 Strategy Unveiled
15.8.2024
Vice President Kamala Harris, according to several reports, has outlined one of her key economic strategies if she wins the presidency in 2024—price controls. Her campaign is advocating for what they describe as the “first-ever federal ban” on food price increases. Despite the price...
Claudia Sahm Warns Fed: Delayed Rate Cuts Could Spur Unnecessary Recession
15.8.2024
In a detailed discussion with Kitco News, Claudia Sahm, founder of Sahm Consulting and chief economist at New Century Advisors, shared her insights on the U.S. economy. Despite rising recession concerns, Sahm emphasized that the current labor market still shows strength, suggesting the economy...
Bitfinex Report Examines Bitcoin’s Local Bottom Amid Market Rebound
14.8.2024
Crypto exchange Bitfinex’s latest Alpha report examines various key metrics, providing insights into whether bitcoin may be approaching a local bottom. “Overall, these metrics underline the deep bearish sentiment and stress among short-term investors, which usually occurs at local...
Economist Editorial Claims 2024 Recession Is Inevitable—Is America Ready?
13.8.2024
A U.S. recession in 2024 appears to be on the horizon, according to a recent editorial piece by the Economist. The article surfaces as warnings of an economic downturn grow louder, with the author asserting that “there is no escaping the squeeze ahead for America’s economy.” Economist Article...
Chance of Bitcoin price drop to $52K rises as derivatives show traders losing hope
12.8.2024
Worsening US macroeconomic data and some slight changes in the Bitcoin options market could be signs that BTC’s price weakness is set to intensify
Possible Bitcoin price drop to $52K rises as BTC derivatives data shows traders losing hope
12.8.2024
Worsening US macroeconomic data and some slight changes in the Bitcoin options market could be signs that BTC’s price weakness is set to intensify
Elon Musk: How Government Overspending and Excessive Regulation Fuel Inflation
11.8.2024
Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and Spacex, has expressed his view that inflation is primarily driven by government overspending, which he emphasized as “the vast majority of the problem.” He also noted that excessive regulation worsens the situation, underscoring that the issue stems from...
Jamie Dimon Says US Recession Still on the Horizon as JPMorgan Increases Forecast
11.8.2024
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon reiterated his belief that a recession remains the most likely outcome for the U.S. economy. Dimon pointed to various uncertainties such as geopolitics, housing, and spending. Meanwhile, JPMorgan has raised the likelihood of a U.S. recession this year. Jamie Dimon...
Bloomberg’s Mike McGlone: Recession Fears Could Drive Gold to $3,000
9.8.2024
In a recent interview with Kitco News, Mike McGlone, Senior Commodity Strategist at Bloomberg Intelligence, warned that the current economic situation might surpass the 2008 financial crisis in severity. Drawing comparisons to pre-2008 indicators, McGlone highlighted significant risks of increased...
Stablecoin Economy Swells by $1.53B in 3 Days Amid Market Rebound
9.8.2024
With a 5% upswing in the crypto economy over the past day, following a broad market recovery, the stablecoin economy has ballooned by $1.53 billion in just three days. A notable $750 million of that growth occurred within the last 24 hours alone. Tether’s $1.26B Growth Fuels Stablecoin...
Bitcoin Breaks Past the $60K Threshold, Jumps 26% in 3 Days
9.8.2024
On Thursday, bitcoin (BTC) leaped to a high of $62,729, representing a more than 26% jump from its Aug. 5 low of $49,577, recorded just three days earlier. The broader cryptocurrency market, which encompasses over 10,000 digital currencies, saw an 11.29% rise over the past 24 hours, with many...
US policy group proposes Bitcoin tax-free zone for digital economy growth
8.8.2024
The USABTC policy group proposes a groundbreaking tax-free Digital Economic Zone (DEZ) for Bitcoin to boost the US economy while securing the dollar's global dominance
US to establish Bitcoin tax-free zone for digital economy growth
8.8.2024
The USABTC policy group proposes a groundbreaking tax-free Digital Economic Zone (DEZ) for Bitcoin to boost the US economy while securing the dollar's global dominance
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
Justin Sun denies liquidation rumors amid market turmoil
5.8.2024
Over the weekend, more than $1 billion in futures positions were liquidated from the crypto markets as fears of a looming recession intensified
Over $1B wiped out in crypto liquidations as global markets suffer
5.8.2024
Crypto traders faced significant losses as major cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin and Ether, experienced a sharp decline, resulting in over $1 billion in liquidations