The U.S. government shutdown now underway is doing more than paralyze federal services — it’s already unleashing significant economic losses, with the damage mounting the longer the impasse lasts. According to internal estimates, the U.S. could lose as much as 15 billion dollars in GDP each week of shutdown. Projections …

Bitcoin’s recent retreat to $122,134, a −2.08% dip from its new record high, is far from a panic-inducing collapse. Instead, it represents a moment of price consolidation following a historic ascent. This correction offers a critical opportunity to analyze what truly drove the surge past the $125,000 mark: a rare …

Investors around the world are turning their attention to the minutes of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, scheduled for release on Wednesday, October 8, 2025. Everyone is anticipating the unveiling of details from the discussions that took place in the monetary policy committee meeting, which concluded on September …

The S&P 500’s dip on October 7, 2025, ending a seven-day streak, isn’t just a blip—it’s a wake-up call that the AI hype machine might be overheating amid political chaos. Closing down 0.38% at 6,714.59, with the Nasdaq falling 0.67% to 22,788.36 and the Dow slipping 0.2% to 46,602.98, the …

President Donald Trump’s recent White House remarks signal a bold pivot in US-Canada trade relations, threatening tariffs while insisting Canadians will embrace the outcome. Can Tariffs Really Make Canada Love America Again?With talks underway involving Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, this approach revives echoes of past negotiations, promising a “comprehensive” …

The Japanese Yen continued to weaken sharply on Tuesday, with the U.S. dollar climbing to a seven-month high above 151 yen. The move came as investors bet that Japan’s incoming prime minister will maintain a pro-stimulus stance, reinforcing expectations of continued monetary and fiscal support.The yen’s drop extended its losing …

Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran delivered a striking, outlier view on Tuesday, arguing emphatically that U.S. monetary policy is dangerously restrictive and that the central bank must aggressively cut interest rates. His core argument rests on two highly controversial premises: an ultralow estimate for the neutral interest rate (r-star) and …

In the first week of October 2025, the U.S. economy experienced what analysts have called a temporary economic blackout, as the government shutdown froze the publication of crucial economic data that investors, analysts, and policymakers rely on to gauge the nation’s performance.For the first time in years, markets were forced …

In a bold move to strengthen domestic manufacturing, U.S. President Donald Trump announced on October 6, 2025, a 25% tariff on all medium- and heavy-duty trucks imported into the United States, effective November 1, 2025. The initiative is part of Trump’s “America First” policy, aimed at protecting American industry from …

The dramatic surge in gold and silver prices is a clear, fundamental challenge to the prevailing narrative of global economic management. With gold advancing near $3,960 per troy ounce and silver hitting a high not seen since 2011, the market is signaling an acute lack of confidence in policymakers’ ability …