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A nationwide flight ground stop in the United States has been attributed to a routine copper wire equipment upgrade, according to the transportation secretary's explanation of the disruption. Internationally, Israel has killed a Hamas commander in a strike on a Gaza camp, while Canada is mourning a fifth soldier who died from injuries sustained in a large military base fire. In other developments, the Pope has visited a remote Andes town to address community suffering, and Sotheby's $180 million Van Gogh auction is facing legal challenges over claims the artwork was sold under duress.
Schiff Ponders $11,400 Gold as Prices Slide and 178% Surge Outlook Is Questioned
Gold’s sharp pullback amid easing geopolitical tensions masks a deeper macro narrative, as persistent inflation risks, fiscal expansion, and historical patterns fuel expectations of a powerful…
Markets Flip Script as Fed Hike Odds Overtake Cuts for First Time in 2026 Cycle
Markets have sharply repriced Federal Reserve expectations, with near-term rate hike probabilities now edging out cuts…
Oil Slides Sharply After Major Political Signal
Oil prices fell within hours, driven by a sudden change in the Middle East context.
Senators Target Sports Betting on Prediction Markets
Bipartisan bill seeks to close loopholes as states and regulators clash over market oversight.
Oil Prices Plummet as Conflict in Middle East Enters De-Escalation Phase
Brent and WTI oil futures prices have plummeted over 10% on Monday as President Trump announced a ceasefire, as…
Report: Federal Lawmakers Move to Close Prediction Market Betting Loopholes
Congress is stepping into the fast-growing prediction market arena, aiming to draw a hard line between financial…
Senate bill to target sports betting ban on prediction markets: WSJ
A bipartisan Senate bill would reportedly ban sports betting and casino-style contracts on prediction markets.
Goldman Sachs has Raised Average Price Forecast for Brent Crude, Crypto Prices to be Affected?
Goldman Sachs has increased the forecasted average price of Brent Crude for 2026.
Jamie Dimon Signals Major Shift In Labor Market Due To AI
Artificial intelligence no longer only disrupts businesses, but now attacks the labor market.
Trump’s 48-Hour Iran Warning Triggers Market Volatility Across Stocks, Oil and Crypto
U.S. President Donald Trump has given Iran a 48-hour deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Peter Schiff Warns U.S. War Spending Could Fuel Debt, Inflation
Well-known Economist Peter Schiff has warned that rising U.S. war spending could increase debt and push inflation higher.
Gold, Silver Crash Wipes $2T as Iran Tensions Trigger Market Shock
Gold and silver suffered one of the sharpest selloffs in modern market history this week, erasing a combined $2 trillion…
Crypto, stocks fall as oil chops after Iran vows response to Trump threat
Bitcoin and Asian markets dropped on Monday as Iran escalated threats to strike critical infrastructure in the Gulf.
Report Recommends China to Shed US Treasuries as Yuan Internationalization Grows
A report issued by Renmin University’s International Monetary Institute argues against maintaining large foreign…
Trend Forecaster Gerald Celente: War, Inflation, and Debt Are Masking a Fragile Global Economy
Gerald Celente says markets are sending mixed signals as geopolitical stress builds, warning that war, debt, and policy…
Gold and Silver Sell-off Explained: Inflation Shock Overrides Safe-Haven Demand
Gold and silver posted one of their steepest weekly pullbacks in years as macro forces flipped the script on safe-haven…
Iran’s Control of Hormuz Spurs Yuan Oil Payment Shift as Markets React
Iran’s grip on the Strait of Hormuz is tightening, and a new wrinkle has emerged: reports suggest Tehran is allowing…
Iran’s Digital Blackout Enters Its Third Week: Only Thousands Remain Connected
Iranians remain in digital darkness, as the internet blockade imposed by the Iranian regime has entered its third week.
Nevada judge temporarily blocks Kalshi from operating in the state
A Nevada state judge has sided with local authorities to ban Kalshi’s sports, election and entertainment event contracts…
Brazil's finance minister shelves crypto tax policy due to election: Report
The South American country will hold its presidential election in October 2026, and incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva…
Tucker Carlson Interview With Predictive Historian Jiang Xueqin Highlights Economic Risks of Iran War
Beijing-based historian Jiang Xueqin, whose geopolitical forecasts have gone viral and led to a string of high-profile…
US Stocks Under Pressure as S&P 500 Breaks Key Level Despite Iran Oil Sanctions Relief
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Gold posts its worst week since 1983 amid war with Iran
Crash among gold enthusiasts: in the midst of war, gold plummets like an old curtain, while bitcoin quietly smirks, as…
Jury Finds Elon Musk Made Misleading Statements in Twitter Deal Case
A California jury has ruled that Elon Musk made materially false and misleading statements during the lead-up to his $44…
Three Key Conditions Needed for Fed Rate Hikes as US-Iran Conflict Fuels Inflation Risks
Rising geopolitical tensions tied to the U.S.-Iran conflict are affecting expectations for Federal Reserve policy, as…
Gold Plunges Over 2% as US-Iran Tensions Trigger Worst Weekly Drop in Decades
Gold tumbled more than 2% on Friday, heading for its steepest weekly decline in over four decades.
Fed’s Waller Cites Middle East Tensions, Holds Steady Rates
US Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller warned Friday that escalating Middle East tensions could drive inflation…
Gold sees biggest weekly fall in 43 years as Iran war rages on
Gold is also being impacted by rising anticipation that the US Federal Reserve won’t cut interest rates this year, while…
Cash Dubai Crude Breaks $170 as Physical Oil Market Signals Acute Supply Shock
Cash Dubai crude crossed $170 per barrel for the first time in history this week, delivering a clear signal that the…