Macro

Macro · 1 month ago Federal Reserve Chair Warsh Reaffirms 2% Inflation Target Amid Rising U.S. Debt Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh has reiterated the central bank's commitment to a 2% inflation target, despite challenges posed by increasing U.S. debt levels.

Macro · 1 month ago SkyAI Inc. Sells $12.5M in SOL, Faces Significant Losses Amid Cash Flow Challenges SkyAI Inc. reported a $12.5 million loss from selling 135,399 SOL, contributing to ongoing cash flow issues despite a positive working capital balance.

Macro · 1 month ago Deutsche Bank Appointed RMB Clearing Bank in Frankfurt, Expanding Yuan Transactions in Europe Deutsche Bank has been authorized by the People's Bank of China to act as an RMB clearing bank in Frankfurt, enhancing the city's role in facilitating yuan-denominated transactions.

Macro · 1 month ago Trump Rejects Iran's Compensation Demands, Complicating Strait of Hormuz Negotiations President Trump has dismissed Iran's demands for war reparations, complicating ongoing negotiations regarding the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial passage for global oil supply.

Macro · 1 month ago US Strategic Petroleum Reserve Falls Below 300 Million Barrels for First Time Since 1983 The U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve has dropped to 298.7 million barrels, its lowest level since 1983, raising concerns about the nation's emergency oil supply amid ongoing global energy uncertainties.

Macro · 1 month ago Wall Street Lenders Reassess Data Center Financing Amid Community Pushback Major lenders are adjusting their financing strategies for data centers in the U.S. as community opposition grows, impacting over $130 billion in projects.

Macro · 1 month ago Federal Reserve Establishes Task Force Led by Doug McMillon to Enhance Economic Data The Federal Reserve has appointed Doug McMillon to co-lead a new task force aimed at improving the quality and timeliness of economic data, signaling a shift under Chair Kevin Warsh.

Macro · 1 month ago Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook Faces Renewed Scrutiny Over Mortgage Allegations The White House is considering the removal of Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook amid allegations of mortgage misconduct, which she has denied as politically motivated.

Macro · 1 month ago White House Adviser Highlights Yen Stability as Key to Preventing Financial Contagion Kevin Hassett, Director of the White House National Economic Council, emphasizes the importance of yen stability in averting financial contagion amid the currency's recent decline against the dollar.

Macro · 1 month ago US Sanctions Reveal $6.3 Billion Crypto Pipeline Between Iran and Russia Recent US sanctions have uncovered a significant $6.3 billion cryptocurrency network linking Iran and Russia, primarily facilitated by the platforms Shelbit and Aban Tether.

Macro · 1 month ago South Korea Plans Military Airbase Relocation for Semiconductor Megacluster by 2028 South Korean President Lee Jae-myung aims to relocate the Gwangju Air Base to establish a massive semiconductor manufacturing hub, with initial production expected by 2030.

Macro · 1 month ago Ukrainian Drone Strike Targets TANECO Refinery in Tatarstan, Resulting in 13 Fatalities A recent Ukrainian drone strike in Tatarstan has killed at least 13 people and targeted key industrial infrastructure, marking a significant escalation in the conflict between Ukraine and Russia.

Macro · 1 month ago US CPI Report Anticipated to Show Rising Inflation Amid Slow Wage Growth The upcoming Consumer Price Index report from the U.S. Labor Department is expected to reveal rising inflation rates alongside slow wage growth, influencing economic forecasts and Federal Reserve policy.

Macro · 1 month ago Australia Mandates Divestment of Chinese Stake in Rare Earths Miner Northern Minerals Australia's Treasurer has ordered Chinese-linked shareholders to divest from Northern Minerals, emphasizing national interest amid rising geopolitical tensions over rare earths.

Macro · 1 month ago US-Japan Yen Intervention Signals Shift in Dollar Dominance and Boosts Gold Demand The recent coordinated intervention by the US and Japan to support the yen raises concerns about the declining dominance of the US dollar, potentially increasing gold demand as a safe-haven asset.

Macro · 1 month ago Trump's Frequent Talks with Fed Chair Warsh Raise Independence Concerns Recent reports highlight President Trump's ongoing communications with Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh, prompting questions about the Fed's independence in monetary policy.

Macro · 1 month ago Ether.fi CEO Bets $1 Million Against EIP-8363, Citing Risks of Centralization Mike Silagadze, CEO of ether.fi, has placed a $1 million wager against the proposed Ethereum upgrade EIP-8363, arguing it could consolidate staking power among larger providers like Lido, harming smaller liquid staking tokens.

Macro · 1 month ago US Job Market Shows Signs of Weakness as Payrolls Decline in July 2026 The US labor market experienced a surprising decline in nonfarm payrolls, dropping by 23,000 jobs in July 2026, raising concerns about economic growth and Federal Reserve policy.

Macro · 1 month ago Houthi Attacks on Saudi Aramco Facilities Signal Escalation in Regional Conflict The Houthi movement's recent missile and drone strikes on Saudi Aramco's Jazan refinery mark a significant escalation in their military strategy, impacting regional energy supply chains.

Macro · 1 month ago China's Producer Price Index Declines to 3.5% in July, Below Expectations China's producer price index (PPI) fell to 3.5% year-over-year in July, indicating a slowdown in inflationary pressures after a peak in June. This decline raises concerns about domestic demand and manufacturing margins.