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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.
Fed Governor Stephen Miran Backs Weaker Dollar and Tariff Policies While Crypto Prices Stay Stagnant
Stephen Miran, the Federal Reserve Governor, has stated that a weaker dollar is not an issue for the central bank – further adding that Trump’s tariff policies have affected foreigners & not Americans.
Polymarket Sues Massachusetts Over State Restrictions on Prediction Market Operations
Polymarket challenges Massachusetts authority arguing federal law gives the CFTC control over national event contracts.
Fintech Groups Urge Fed to Allow Direct Payment Rail Access
The financial technology trade groups, headed by the American Fintech Council, have requested the Federal Reserve to…
China’s Rising GDP Share Signals a Shift in Global Economic Power
China’s share of the global economy (measured by its proportion of worldwide GDP) has risen to an estimated 19.6%,…
Lyn Alden: The Fed’s New Playbook Is Slow Money, Not Shock Therapy
In her latest investment strategy newsletter, Lyn Alden argues that the Federal Reserve has quietly shifted back into…
Polymarket sues Massachusetts, claims states can’t regulate prediction markets
Polymarket is challenging Massachusetts in federal court, arguing that states lack the authority to regulate…
Chinese Banks to Limit US Treasuries: What it Means for the Markets
Guidance targets banks’ holdings, leaving China’s official reserves unchanged. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
Fed: The investigation targeting Powell blocks Warsh’s confirmation
The standoff over the succession at the head of the Federal Reserve intensifies.
Beijing Urges Lenders to Limit US Debt Exposure Amid Market Volatility
Chinese regulators have instructed major banks to reduce their holdings of U.S.
Argentina’s Inflation Miracle in the Spotlight as Statistics Chief Resigns
The resignation of Marco Lavagna, the head of Argentina’s statistics institute, has put the inflation index in the…
Bessent Decodes Gold’s Rapid Fall
Gold collapsed in just a few hours, surprising investors and analysts after a historic peak.
Lyn Alden Says Fed Entering ‘Gradual Print’ Era of Monetary Policy
Economist Lyn Alden says the U.S.
Gradual Print : The Fed’s New Path Reshapes Market Outlook
While market attention is focused on every move of the Federal Reserve, a subtle adjustment is emerging.
Bessent suggests Warsh nomination hearings alongside Powell probe
The Fed chair confirmation faces a key hurdle as a senator vows to block the process until a DOJ investigation into…
Schiff Warns ‘Affordability Crisis Will Get Worse’ as Trump Eyes Iran 25% Tariffs
Proposed U.S.
Federal Reserve entering 'gradual print' mode — Lyn Alden
Whether the Federal Reserve is engaging in quantitative easing is purely semantic, according to Alden, who says all…
Now It Is Official: Analysts Consider the Dollar a ‘Dangerous’ Asset
The latest edition of The Economist points out the dangers surrounding the greenback, including the unpredictability of…
Over 23% of traders now expect interest rate cut at next FOMC meeting
The number of traders expecting a rate cut at the March Federal Open Market Committee meeting rose following fears of a…
US and India Sign Interim Trade Deal: What’s the Impact on Crypto?
The United States and India have signed an interim trade framework.
Bessent Warns About Chinese Gold-Backed Digital Currency-Led Financial System
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President Trump Launches TrumpRx, Promising Lower Drug Prices: Is It Legit?
The White House is betting that a new cash-pay platform—built around blockbuster GLP-1 drugs—can pressure Big Pharma and…
Report: Gold ETFs Remain Strong Despite Price Declines
The World Gold Council (WGC) reported that physically backed gold ETFs registered record inflows in January, with…
Washington Raises Concerns Over SpaceX’s Financial Ties to Chinese Interests
Two Democratic senators demand an urgent investigation into undisclosed Chinese investments in SpaceX.
Durov Slams Spain’s Age Checks as Privacy and Anonymity Fears Grow Online
The debate over online age verification intensified this week after Telegram co-founder Pavel Durov criticized Spain’s…
Unfolding Events in Japan are Responsible for the Shake-Up in Global Markets—Analyst
Strike’s CEO, Jack Mallers, has identified unfolding events in the Japanese bond market as the most important indicators…
Tech Rout Drags US Equities Lower as BTC Breaks Below $67K
U.S. equities extended their selloff Thursday, Feb.
Why Ambani and BlackRock’s Fink see India as a long-term capital and AI growth
BlackRock is doubling down on India.
Maerki Baumann Launches Abu Dhabi Hub After ADGM Approval
The Swiss private bank Maerki Baumann & Co. Ltd.