Central Banks

Macro · 1 hour ago US Jobless Claims Drop to 196,000, Current Account Deficit Narrows Initial unemployment claims in the US fell to 196,000, while the current account deficit for Q2 narrowed to $246 billion, both exceeding market expectations.

Regulation · 2 days ago Russia's Crypto Industry Set for Legal Operation by End of 2026, Says Central Bank The Central Bank of Russia has announced that the country's cryptocurrency market may be fully operational and legal by the end of 2026, pending regulatory approvals.

Macro · 3 days ago Howard Marks Supports Kevin Warsh's Less Activist Fed Approach Oaktree's Howard Marks endorses the Federal Reserve's new chair, Kevin Warsh, for his less interventionist monetary policy, emphasizing the need for the Fed to act only on concrete economic evidence.

Macro · 1 week 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 · 1 week 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 · 1 week ago U.S. Treasury Yields Surge Above 5%, Influencing Fed Policy Expectations U.S. Treasury yields have surpassed 5.25%, prompting significant shifts in financial markets and Federal Reserve policy expectations. This rise reflects both domestic and global economic factors.

Macro · 1 week ago US Inflation Data Reveals Record Surge in Wireless Service Prices The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported a historic 5.9% increase in wireless service prices in August, significantly impacting core CPI and raising questions for the Fed's monetary policy.

Adoption · 2 weeks ago Philippines Central Bank Proposes 12-Month Freeze on New Payment Operators The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas has proposed a 12-month suspension on new payment operator registrations, aiming to tighten regulations on cryptocurrency payments and enhance consumer protections.

Markets · 2 weeks ago River Analysis: Bitcoin Represents 1.7% of Global Money Supply A recent report from River reveals that Bitcoin's market capitalization accounts for approximately 1.7% of the global money supply, highlighting its growing significance as an alternative asset.

Macro · 2 weeks ago Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh Addresses Inflation at Jackson Hole Symposium In his inaugural keynote at the Jackson Hole Economic Symposium, Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh emphasized the persistent inflation rate of 3.7%, reaffirming the Fed's commitment to its 2% target.

Markets · 2 weeks ago Dutch Central Bank Moves $13.5 Billion in Gold to London for Crisis Preparedness The Dutch central bank has relocated 86 tonnes of gold reserves to London to enhance liquidity and crisis readiness amidst geopolitical unrest.

Macro · 3 weeks ago Federal Reserve's Waller Advocates for Steady Interest Rates Amid Inflation Concerns Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller indicates a preference for maintaining current interest rates, reflecting ongoing debates about monetary policy as inflation remains above target levels.

Macro · 3 weeks ago Ricardo Salinas Advocates for Bitcoin as a Hedge Against Fiat Inflation Mexican billionaire Ricardo Salinas urges his followers to invest in Bitcoin to protect against fiat inflation, which he describes as a hidden tax.

Macro · 3 weeks ago Federal Reserve's Michael Barr Links Financial Inclusion to Economic Stability In a recent speech, Federal Reserve Governor Michael Barr emphasized the importance of financial inclusion for achieving economic stability, citing data on unbanked Americans and technology adoption disparities.

Macro · 3 weeks ago Fed Chair Warsh Highlights September Meeting as Crucial for Inflation Strategy Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh emphasizes the significance of the upcoming September meeting in addressing persistent inflation, following a notable shift in market expectations for a potential rate hike.

Macro · 3 weeks ago US Job Market Shows Signs of Recovery as Unemployment Rate Holds at 4.1% The US unemployment rate remains steady at 4.1% as economists predict a modest job rebound in August, following a surprising job loss in July.

Macro · 3 weeks ago BLS Revision Reveals US Job Growth Overestimated by Nearly 900,000 in 2025 The Bureau of Labor Statistics has revised job creation figures for 2025, indicating a significant overestimation of nearly 900,000 jobs, raising concerns about the accuracy of economic data.

Macro · 4 weeks ago Kevin Warsh to Address Inflation Concerns at Jackson Hole Symposium Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh is set to deliver his first keynote at the Jackson Hole Economic Policy Symposium, where he may address inflation and monetary policy amidst ongoing economic challenges.

Macro · 4 weeks ago Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh Addresses Inflation and Bond Yields at Jackson Hole At the Jackson Hole Economic Policy Symposium, Fed Chair Kevin Warsh discusses the challenges of rising bond yields and persistent inflation as he seeks to establish credibility for the Federal Reserve.

Macro · 1 month ago US Treasury Doubles Bond Buybacks, Challenging Fed's Monetary Policy Approach The US Treasury has announced a significant increase in long-term bond buybacks, directly conflicting with the Federal Reserve's stance on rising yields, which could reshape monetary policy dynamics.