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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.
Elizabeth Warren Probing Whether Trump's AI and Crypto Czar David Sacks Broke Ethics Rules
Lawmakers wrote to David Sacks on Wednesday, requesting more information on whether he has overstayed his temporary White House post.
De‑Dollarization Reaches Critical Phase: China’s Yuan Adoption for Cross‑Border Flows Tops 50%
The de‑dollarization milestone has been reached as China’s yuan benefits from the Trump administration’s uncertain…
US Dollar Drops Double Digits in 2025 as Investors Rotate Overseas
The U.S. dollar has slipped more than 10% in 2025, and the world is pricing that in fast. The news lands as the U.S.
ECB: The Hidden Driver Behind Europe’s Debt Crisis?
Fitch has downgraded France's sovereign rating from AA- to A+, mainly due to governmental instability and difficulties…
Ron Paul Calls Washington’s ‘Biggest Boom’ a Debt-Fueled Sugar High
On the latest Liberty Report, former congressman Ron Paul and co-host Chris Rosini torched Washington’s “biggest boom in…
Markets Brace for Fed Rate Cut as Futures and Prediction Markets Show Near-Certain Trim
According to the CME Fedwatch tool and prediction markets, traders are betting the U.S.
Senate Confirms Trump Adviser Stephen Miran to Federal Reserve Board in Narrow Vote
Miran's appointment to the Fed’s Board of Governors has sparked controversy over his dual role as Trump’s top economic…
Wheat for Cars, Seeds for Materials: Russia Revives Barter Amidst Crippling Sanctions
While still small compared with other alternative payment methods, barter has been revived in Russia to circumvent…
The S&P 500 reaches an all-time high, Oracle takes advantage
The US markets celebrated Monday the confirmation of a preliminary agreement between Washington and Beijing regarding…
Gold Rallies to Another All-Time High
The precious metal has moved within striking distance of $3,700, but Goldman Sachs says even $5,000 is possible if Trump…
Trump Renews Call to Replace Quarterly SEC Filings With 6-Month Reporting
Trump ignited fresh momentum behind a bold push to slash SEC reporting rules, aiming to scrap quarterly disclosures in…
Trump Seeks to Oust Fed Governor Ahead of Rate Decision
President Donald Trump has renewed his efforts to remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook just days before the central…
‘A New Level of Insanity’: Bank of Thailand Freezes Over 3 Million Accounts, Sets Transfer Limits
The Central Bank of Thailand intensified its fight against online scams by freezing over 3 million accounts linked to…
$17.5B In Cat Bonds At risk After ESMA Warning
European regulators are targeting $17.5 billion of cat bonds held in UCITS funds.
Trump renews push to oust Fed’s Cook ahead of expected rate cut
US President Donald Trump has appealed the district court’s block on Fed Governor Lisa Cook’s removal, but new evidence…
Trump Pressures NATO to Halt Russian Oil Imports
As the war in Ukraine enters a critical phase, Donald Trump throws a wrench in the diplomatic pond.
Investors Brace For Fed’s Rate Cut Verdict
This Wednesday, September 17, the US central bank is expected to cut its key interest rate by 25 basis points.
Trump Calls on NATO to Impose 100% Tariffs on China to End Russo‑Ukrainian War
President Trump proposed using tariffs as economic weapons to stop the Ukrainian conflict, urging NATO countries to…
Massachusetts Alleges Kalshi’s Event Contracts Are Illegal Sports Bets
The Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office has filed a lawsuit against prediction market platform KalshiEX LLC,…
US Government Shutdown Showdown: Odds Stack up as Congress Fumbles the Budget
The odds of a U.S. government shutdown by Oct.
Prediction Markets Call 2026 Split: Democrats Favored for House, GOP for Senate
Prediction markets are serving a split-decision special: Democrats have the edge for the House in 2026, while…
Central Bank of Uruguay to Study Digital Currency Implementation
Uruguay is in the initial stages of studying the implementation of a digital currency as part of a restructuring process.
The ECB freezes rates at 2% despite inflation and transatlantic tensions
The ECB freezes its rates, the FED is preparing to cut them...
Lavrov Says De-dollarization Is Ongoing With Alternative Trade Platforms Rising
Global momentum toward de-dollarization is erupting as nations expand trade in local currencies and build alternative…
August CPI 2.9% and Core 3.1% Put the Fed in a Bind; Futures Still Favor a Cut
For August, the US Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 2.9% year-over-year, up from 2.7% in both July and June.
Goldman Sachs CEO doubts 50 basis point cut is ‘on the cards’
Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon anticipates one or two more rate cuts, depending on how “economic conditions play out.”
Judge Stops Trump From Firing Fed Governor Lisa Cook
The central bank governor took U.S.
Alabama state senator warns GENIUS Act could harm small banks
Sate Senator Keith Kelley of Alabama echoed concerns made by some banking groups after the passage of the GENIUS Act in…
Lisa Cook’s Position Safeguarded By Federal Court
The showdown between Donald Trump and the American Federal Reserve reaches an unprecedented threshold.