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Macro · 5 days ago Bitcoin Holds Steady Near $76K Amid US Stock Market Rebound Post-Fed Rate Hike Bitcoin remained stable around $76,000 as US stocks rebounded following the Federal Reserve's recent rate hike, signaling a cautious optimism in the markets.

Macro · 5 days ago Food Prices Spark Inflation Concerns in Global Bond Markets Rising food prices are becoming a significant inflation risk, prompting bond market recalibrations and corporate price hikes.

Macro · 5 days ago Bank of England Restructures Gilt Sales, Halting Long-Dated Auctions Until 2026 The Bank of England has announced a significant change in its quantitative tightening strategy, ceasing long-dated gilt sales and focusing on shorter maturities as part of a decade-long plan to unwind its balance sheet.

Macro · 5 days ago US-Iran Conflict Drives Surge in Fuel Prices Amid Ongoing Tensions The ongoing military conflict involving the US and Iran has led to significant increases in fuel prices, with analysts warning of further hikes due to geopolitical tensions affecting oil supply.

Macro · 5 days ago JPMorgan's Jamie Dimon Questions Effectiveness of Fed's Rate Hike Against Inflation JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon expressed concerns over the Federal Reserve's recent rate hike, suggesting that inflation remains a significant challenge despite the increase.

Macro · 5 days ago Standard Chartered Predicts Higher Oil Prices Amid Gulf Tensions Standard Chartered forecasts a sustained increase in oil prices due to ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Gulf, particularly affecting export routes.

Macro · 5 days ago Japan's Banking Sector Faces Risks from Rising Bond Yields, Warns JBA The Japanese Bankers Association has cautioned that increasing government bond yields could lead to significant losses for banks, despite record profits reported this year.

Macro · 5 days ago ECB's Olli Rehn Addresses Inflation and Energy Prices Amid Middle East Conflict Olli Rehn of the European Central Bank reports no immediate second-round inflation effects from the ongoing Middle East conflict, despite rising energy prices and inflation in the Eurozone.

Macro · 6 days ago France Extends Aid Amid Rising Fuel Prices Driven by Middle East Tensions The French government has announced an extension of aid to sectors impacted by surging fuel prices, as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East continue to drive costs higher.

Macro · 6 days ago Tether Becomes Major Bullion Lender with $1.5 Billion Financing to Gold.com Tether has solidified its position as a key player in the bullion market by providing $1.5 billion in financing to Gold.com, making it the primary creditor for the dealer's precious-metal leases.

Macro · 6 days ago Bitcoin Price Stabilizes After Federal Reserve's Rate Hike Decision Bitcoin's price fluctuated before stabilizing following the Federal Reserve's interest rate hike, marking the first increase since 2023.

Macro · 6 days ago JPMorgan's Bob Michele Warns Bond Market Faces Maximum Pain Amid Rate Hikes Bob Michele, JPMorgan's global head of fixed income, warns that the bond market is experiencing 'maximum pain' due to rising interest rates and their impact on investor sentiment and asset values.

Macro · 6 days ago Apollo Warns of Rising Credit Risks for Hyperscalers Amid AI Investment Concerns Apollo Global Management has raised alarms about increasing credit risks for hyperscalers, citing high leverage and uncertain AI investment returns, which is reflected in rising credit default swap prices for major tech firms.

Macro · 6 days ago Bitcoin Holds Steady at $76,000 as Gold Prices Rise Ahead of Fed Rate Decision Bitcoin trades around $76,000 while gold prices increase as the market anticipates the Federal Reserve's rate hike decision, marking a significant shift in monetary policy.

Macro · 6 days ago US Retail Sales Surge 1.2% in August, Indicating Consumer Resilience Retail sales in the US rose 1.2% in August, marking the largest monthly increase since March, according to data from the US Census Bureau. This rebound follows a decline in July, suggesting a strong consumer response amid changing spending patterns.

Macro · 6 days ago Federal Reserve's Rate Hike Decision Challenges Chair Warsh's Ties with Trump The Federal Reserve, under Chair Kevin Warsh, faces scrutiny as it considers a rate hike amid rising inflation, testing his relationship with President Trump.

Macro · 6 days ago Bitcoin and XRP Face Market Pressure Following CLARITY Act Rejection Bitcoin and XRP experienced price declines after the U.S. Senate rejected the CLARITY Act, which aimed to provide regulatory clarity for digital assets. Bitcoin remains above key moving averages, while XRP's drop raises concerns about its future lega

Macro · 6 days ago Rising Oil Prices and Interest Rates Increase US Household Costs Amid Iran Conflict The ongoing conflict in Iran is driving up oil prices and interest rates, resulting in an estimated $1,760 increase in household expenses for US consumers, highlighting the broader economic impact of geopolitical tensions.

Macro · 6 days ago US Military Engages Iranian Boats in Strait of Hormuz Amid Rising Tensions The US military has conducted a strike on Iranian boats in the Strait of Hormuz, signaling escalating tensions in the region as maritime confrontations continue.

Macro · 6 days ago Trump and Melania's Memecoins Plummet Over 95% from All-Time Highs Donald and Melania Trump's memecoins have experienced significant declines, with $TRUMP down 97% and $MELANIA down 99% from their all-time highs, raising questions about their viability.