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Bitcoin Rallies as Fed Hints at Possible September Rate Cut
3 weeks ago (Aug 22, 2025 9:55 PM)
Bitcoin surged 4% after U.S. Fed Chair Jerome Powell suggested a potential rate cut in September. His comments signaled a shift in tone, raising market expectations and triggering rallies in equities, crypto, and gold.
Gold Slightly Down, Silver Rises as Markets Await Jackson Hole Insights
4 weeks ago (Aug 21, 2025 6:54 PM)
Gold edged lower while silver rose slightly, as traders await key signals from the upcoming Jackson Hole economic symposium.
UK Interest Rate Cuts Look Unlikely This Year Due to Inflation
4 weeks ago (Aug 20, 2025 7:04 PM)
The UK is unlikely to lower interest rates again this year, as July inflation exceeded expectations at 3.8%. Rising food and service costs, along with geopolitical uncertainties, are key reasons.
S&P Maintains U.S. Credit Rating Despite Rising Deficit, Counting on Tariff Revenue
4 weeks ago (Aug 19, 2025 6:39 PM)
S&P Global reaffirmed the U.S. credit rating at AA+, citing confidence in tariff revenues to offset fiscal slippage from President Trump’s new tax and spending law.
Gold Market Cools Down as Swiss Tariff Confusion and Fed Watch Weigh on Prices
1 month ago (Aug 15, 2025 10:59 PM)
Gold prices dipped this week due to lingering concerns from the Swiss gold tariff confusion and mixed U.S. economic data.
U.S. PPI Surged 0.9% in July 2025, Reigniting Inflation Concerns
1 month ago (Aug 14, 2025 7:00 PM)
U.S. wholesale prices rose 0.9% in July 2025, the biggest monthly increase since mid-2022. The rise, driven by services and machinery wholesaling, suggests persistent inflation pressures.
Trump Threatens Fed Chair Powell with Lawsuit Over $3B Renovation
1 month ago (Aug 13, 2025 6:47 PM)
President Trump threatened Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell with a major lawsuit, criticizing the $3 billion renovation of the Fed headquarters. Trump demanded immediate interest rate cuts.
S&P 500 Hits Record as Inflation Cools and Rate Cut Hopes Rise
1 month ago (Aug 12, 2025 6:46 PM)
U.S. stocks surged Tuesday after July inflation came in below expectations, boosting hopes for a September rate cut. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit new highs, with small caps leading gains.
U.S.-China Tariff Truce Extension Uncertain as Deadline Approaches
1 month ago (Aug 11, 2025 9:09 PM)
The U.S. and China have yet to agree on extending their tariff truce, set to expire Tuesday. Key disputes include trade purchases, semiconductor controls, rare-earth exports, and secondary tariffs over Russian oil.
Revaluation of Central Bank Gold Reserves: A Limited Solution to Fiscal Challenges
1 month ago (Aug 08, 2025 11:15 PM)
evaluing central bank gold reserves can provide a one-time financial boost, but historical cases from five countries show it rarely solves deeper fiscal issues.
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