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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...
Longest Yield Curve Inversion in US History Continues Past 2-Year Mark
8.7.2024
The 10-2 Year Treasury Yield Spread (I:102YTYS) has been inverted since July 7, 2022, marking the longest period of inversion in U.S. history at over two years, surpassing the previous record of 624 days set in 1978. An inverted yield curve occurs when short-term bonds yield more than their...
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...
Crypto remittances in Venezuela surge as economic situation worsens
5.7.2024
Sanctions from the United States, spiraling inflation, and government corruption have created an economic nightmare for Venezuelans
How US job market slump could boost Bitcoin prices
5.7.2024
Bitcoin could rise due to a weaker job market, but Bitcoin ETFs are on track to their third consecutive week of net negative outflows
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...
IMF Advises US to Keep Interest Rates Steady Through Late 2024
4.7.2024
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has advised the U.S. to improve its fiscal position by reducing spending and increasing revenues. The IMF emphasizes addressing rising debt through policy adjustments and recommends maintaining current interest rates until late 2024. “Given those risks...
UN Development Programme Partners With Dfinity Foundation to Boost MSME Inclusion
3.7.2024
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has announced a partnership with the Dfinity Foundation to enhance its Universal Trusted Credentials (UTC) initiative. The collaboration aims to improve financial inclusion for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME) globally using blockchain...
Milei Reveals New Economic Phase for Argentina: Zero Monetary Issuance
1.7.2024
Javier Milei, the libertarian President of Argentina, has revealed the new policies that will be applied to cement the economic victories he has achieved in Argentina. In an interview, he stated that now, with the recent approval of the omnibus law, the country has reached phase two of its economic...
16 Nobel Laureates Warn of Threats to US Economy Under Trump’s Second Term
27.6.2024
Sixteen Nobel Prize-winning economists have voiced concerns about the potential risks to the U.S. economy if Donald Trump secures a second term as president, emphasizing threats to economic stability and the rule of law. “The outcome of this election will have economic repercussions...
Argentina Records First Week of Zero Inflation in 30 Years; Milei Claims He’s Redefining Economic Theory
25.6.2024
Argentina is reaping its first rewards in the fight against inflation, as a private consulting firm found that the inflation in food and beverages reached 0% during June’s third week. President Javier Milei celebrated this achievement, stating that his administration was rewriting economic...
Bitcoin offers ‘economic immortality,’ will reach $10M per coin— Michael Saylor
23.6.2024
Saylor’s comments came during a wide-reaching discussion with Bitcoin podcast host Robin Seyr
Market Jitters: Analysts Warn of Looming US Stock Crash, Draw Parallels to 1929
23.6.2024
As the U.S. stock market scales new heights, a growing chorus of analysts warns that a severe crash could be on the horizon, reminiscent of the devastating 1929 collapse. Concerns center around the meteoric rise of Nvidia and the burgeoning artificial intelligence (AI) sector, feared to be...
Ethiopia takes first step toward CBDC in economic reform
17.6.2024
The country plans to have a legal framework and regulatory sandbox in place for CBDC introduction “as necessary.”
Utah Senator Seeks to Abolish Federal Reserve
14.6.2024
Republican Senator Mike Lee from Utah has introduced legislation to abolish the U.S. central bank and its Board of Governors. Lee contends that the U.S. Federal Reserve has “repeatedly failed” the American public and argues for its dissolution. Federal Reserve Targeted for Abolition by Senator Mike...
China’s Reduced Physical Gold Demand Cools Prices After May Peak
14.6.2024
While gold reached a record high in May at $2,450 per ounce, it has since settled at $2,329 per ounce. According to the World Gold Council, China’s demand for gold fell in May to its lowest level in four years. Gold Prices Down from Record High, China Physical Consumption Slumps, Analyst...
Asia’s Gold Rush: Investors Seek Safe Haven Amid Economic Uncertainty
13.6.2024
Demand for gold in Asia is surging despite high prices, as buyers seek a hedge against geopolitical and economic uncertainty. In Japan, there is currently a strong bullish sentiment on gold. Chinese investors, facing currency devaluation, real estate downturn, and trade tensions, have increased...
Bitwise Analysis: AI and Crypto Fusion Poised to Elevate Global Economy by $20 Trillion
12.6.2024
Bitwise’s Senior Crypto Research Analyst, Juan Leon, predicts a transformative impact on the global economy as artificial intelligence (AI) and cryptocurrency converge, potentially adding $20 trillion to the global Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by 2030. AI and Crypto —...
UBS Recommends Buying Gold Dips Amid Economic Uncertainty
12.6.2024
The UBS editorial team, comprising financial analysts and economists at UBS, a prominent global financial services firm, recommends purchasing gold during price dips rather than selling. Recently, gold prices fell by over $80 per ounce due to strong U.S. payroll and earnings data, coupled with...