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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.
Silver Breaks Into Record Territory—Schiff Says ‘The Silver Train Can’t Be Stopped’
Silver’s surge to record highs is flashing a warning on inflation, monetary policy, and hard-asset demand, as rising yields and the Fed’s latest pivot fuel a powerful rotation into precious metals.
January Odds Scream ‘No Rate Change’ While Powell Shuts Down New Fed Chair Chatter
After the U.S. Federal Reserve trimmed the benchmark interest rate last week, attention now shifts to the Jan.
Silver 50-Year Watershed Moment Continues: The Devil’s Metal Shatters Records Again
Silver, the so-called “devil’s metal,” has continued to bash records on its way up, reaching prices of over $64 per…
Jiuzi Holdings, Inc. Company Secures Commitment to Expand Private Placement to $1 Billion Following Strong Investor Demand
HANGZHOU, China, Dec. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Jiuzi Holdings, Inc.
Traders Fair Manila 2026 Marks a New Era of Financial Education & Innovation in the Philippines
The Traders Fair series is set to make a powerful comeback in Manila on May 9, 2026, at the prestigious Edsa Shangri-La,…
Trump’s New AI Order Sets Up Federal Fight With US States Over Industry Regulation
The White House has directed the DOJ to challenge state AI laws and highlighted Colorado’s algorithmic discrimination…
Market Analyst Lyn Alden Explains Why the Fed Could Be Forced Into Permanent Printing
The Federal Reserve may not want to call it a pivot, but macro analyst Lyn Alden says the central bank’s subtle shift…
Trump Takes a Victory Lap After Dow’s All-Time High, Says He Built the ‘Greatest Economy’ Ever
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Vote on Trump’s CFTC chair pick could come today, US senator says
Senators could vote on Michael Selig's nomination to head the CFTC, which, if successful, is expected to lead to the…
Elon Musk Rewrites His DOGE Story From Bold Reform to a Painful Lesson
Elon Musk has downplayed the impact of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), the Trump administration program…
Balaji Srinivasan Warns Indian Tech Professionals Against US Immigration
Former Coinbase CTO advises Indian tech workers to consider alternatives to U.S.
OCC Warns Banks Over Controversial Debanking Practices
Washington hardens its tone.
Debanking Practices Exposed: Major US Banks Cited for Bias Concerns
Federal regulators revealed early evidence that major U.S.
Fed slashes interest rates, but issues mixed forward guidance
A lack of clarity on future interest rate cuts under Jerome Powell's leadership has placed a damper on a Bitcoin price…
The Fed Just Cut Rates, How Will BTC React?
The central bank lowered its target rate on Wednesday afternoon in what some are describing as a “hawkish cut.” Interest…
Fed Cuts Rates Again Amid Growing Internal Division
On December 10, the Fed announced a 25 basis point cut to its key interest rates, confirming market expectations.
Federal Reserve Pulls the Trigger on a Quarter-Point Cut
The Federal Reserve lowered the federal funds rate by a quarter point on Dec.
Elon Musk Says DOGE Flagged Billions in Federal 'Zombie Payments'
In a new interview, Musk detailed how the short-lived government efficiency effort identified improper federal spending…
Trump Launches Fed Auditions: Who Will Replace Powell?
Donald Trump launches this week the interviews to designate the successor of Jerome Powell at the head of the Fed.
Judge Blocks Connecticut From Enforcing Gambling Laws Against Kalshi—for Now
The temporary order prevents state enforcement while the court weighs the company’s request for a preliminary injunction.
Trump Thinks Peter Schiff Is a ‘Loser’ and a ‘Jerk’
But the gold investor welcomed the president’s barbs, even inviting Trump “or his designee” to a debate on the state of…
Connecticut can’t take action against Kalshi for now, judge rules
A US judge has handed Kalshi a small win after putting a temporary stop to the Connecticut Department of Consumer…
Connecticut can’t take action against Kalshi for now, judge rules
A US judge has handed Kalshi a small win after putting a temporary stop to the Connecticut Department of Consumer…
Trump to begin interviews with Fed chair finalists this week: FT
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has presented four names to the White House, with the list reportedly including former…
Trump to begin interviews with Fed chair finalists this week: FT
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has presented a list of four names to the White House.
Markets Bet the Farm on a Fed Cut — Now Everyone’s Bracing for the Aftershock
Odds of the U.S.
Standard Chartered Predicts 25-Basis-Point Rate Cut, Joining Other Banks’ Forecasts
Standard Chartered, JPMorgan, Morgan Stanley, and Nomura all predict a 25-basis-point rate cut by the Fed this week…
Elon Musk at the Center of an Unprecedented Showdown with the EU
Elon Musk and the EU face off in an unprecedented duel after a historic $140 million fine.
Analysts Warn: EU Reparations Loan Could Upend Global Economic Landscape
Analysts warn that the so-called reparation loans proposal revealed by the EU on Wednesday, which would transfer part of…
Layoffs Are Approaching 1.2 Million, the Worst Since the 2009 ‘Great Recession’
The data was provided by global outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas on Thursday, and may partly explain the…