Macro

Macro · 1 month ago US Bond Market Faces Pressure as Yields Climb Amid Inflation Fears Government bond yields in the US and globally are rising due to inflation concerns and geopolitical instability, impacting borrowing costs and investor sentiment.

Macro · 1 month ago Federal Reserve Minutes Show Division on Interest Rate Hikes The Federal Reserve's July meeting minutes reveal a split among policymakers regarding interest rate decisions, with some advocating for a hike amid ongoing inflation concerns.

Macro · 1 month ago Daniel Moss Highlights Growing Economic Shocks and Inflationary Pressures Economic analyst Daniel Moss warns of increasing economic shocks and inflation pressures, advocating for a reform of inflation targets rather than their abandonment.

Macro · 1 month ago Iran Faces Severe Inflation and Economic Strain Amid US Tensions Iran's inflation has surged to 87.9%, with food prices soaring to 105%, exacerbated by ongoing US-Iran tensions. The rial continues to weaken significantly against the dollar.

Macro · 1 month ago Solana Company Reports $30.3 Million Q2 Loss Amid Staking Revenue of $2.5 Million The Solana Company recorded a significant net loss of $30.3 million in Q2, despite generating $2.5 million from staking activities. The firm had to sell equity to raise additional cash for operations.

Macro · 1 month ago Mike Novogratz Remains Bullish on Bitcoin Amid US Fiscal Deficits Galaxy Digital CEO Mike Novogratz expresses optimism for Bitcoin, citing persistent US fiscal deficits and inflation as key factors influencing his outlook.

Macro · 1 month ago Trump Proposes U.S. Claim Over Strait of Hormuz Amid Iran Tensions Former President Donald Trump has announced plans to declare the Strait of Hormuz as U.S. territory, escalating tensions with Iran over this critical shipping route.

Macro · 1 month ago Houthi Forces Target Saudi Aramco Facility Amidst Rising Tensions Yemen's Houthi forces claim responsibility for a drone strike on a Saudi Aramco facility in Jazan, marking a significant escalation in regional hostilities.

Macro · 1 month ago Federal Reserve's Warsh and Goolsbee Offer Diverging Views on Inflation Outlook Federal Reserve officials Kevin Warsh and Austan Goolsbee present differing perspectives on inflation, with Warsh emphasizing a firm stance against elevated prices and Goolsbee advocating for cautious optimism amid signs of cooling.

Macro · 1 month ago Wells Fargo and Invesco Boost Stakes in Strategy Inc. Amid Bitcoin Market Dynamics Wells Fargo and Invesco have significantly increased their investments in Strategy Inc., reflecting a growing institutional interest in Bitcoin-adjacent equities.

Macro · 1 month ago US Consumer Sentiment Drops to 51.0 Amid Rising Inflation Expectations The University of Michigan reports a significant decline in US consumer sentiment, falling to 51.0 in August 2026, driven by increasing inflation expectations and economic pessimism.

Macro · 1 month ago Tom Lee Predicts 10% Market Correction Before S&P 500 Reaches 8,000 Tom Lee of Fundstrat anticipates a 10% correction in the S&P 500 before it hits 8,000, while noting Bitcoin has already experienced a downturn.

Macro · 1 month ago US National Debt Nears $40 Trillion as Corporate Bond Issuance Surges The US national debt is approaching $40 trillion, while corporate bond issuance has reached $1.681 trillion in 2026, raising concerns about fiscal sustainability and market dynamics.

Macro · 1 month ago Bitcoin Treasury Strategy Responds to MSCI's Potential Index Removal Bitcoin Treasury Strategy has asserted its independence from MSCI amid a consultation that could lead to its removal from major equity indexes, potentially triggering significant passive selling.

Macro · 1 month ago Norway's Sovereign Wealth Fund Holds $400M in Bitcoin Exposure via Indirect Investments Norway’s Government Pension Fund Global has amassed significant Bitcoin exposure, primarily through its equity investments in companies like Strategy Inc. and Coinbase, reflecting a growing trend in institutional crypto adoption.

Macro · 1 month ago US Treasury Yields Surge Amidst Rising Deficit Concerns and Market Skepticism Long-term US Treasury yields have reached levels not seen since 2006, raising concerns about the implications for borrowing costs and fiscal management as the deficit looms large.

Macro · 1 month ago US Retail Sales Decline 0.6% in July 2026, Signaling Consumer Pullback Retail sales in the US fell by 0.6% in July 2026, missing forecasts and indicating a slowdown in consumer spending.

Macro · 1 month ago MSCI Proposes Removal of Bitcoin Treasury Firms from Global Indexes MSCI is considering the removal of Bitcoin treasury firms Strategy and Metaplanet, along with uranium company Yellow Cake, from its Global Investable Market Indexes due to their classification as non-operating companies.

Macro · 1 month ago BlackRock's Rick Rieder Advocates for BOJ Rate Signals to Strengthen Yen Rick Rieder of BlackRock emphasizes the need for the Bank of Japan to provide clear signals of monetary tightening to stabilize the yen, rather than relying solely on currency interventions.

Macro · 1 month ago Traders Lower Fed Rate Hike Expectations Amid Cooling Inflation and Oil Prices Bond traders have reduced their expectations for a Federal Reserve interest rate increase this year as oil prices decline and inflation shows signs of easing.