Bitcoin Retreats from PeakBitcoin (BTC) declined to $109,110 on Friday, May 23, 2025, reflecting a 1.6% drop from its record high of $111,953.6 achieved on Thursday. The retreat was driven by profit-taking after a strong rally, coupled with significant overnight transfers, including over $670 million received by Coinbase Global. Despite …
Read More »U.S. Dollar Falls Sharply as Fiscal Concerns Mount, Euro and Yen Strengthen on Growth and Inflation Data
The U.S. dollar extended losses on Friday, putting it on track for its worst weekly performance since early February, as concerns over Washington’s mounting fiscal risks deepened following the House’s approval of President Donald Trump’s sweeping tax and spending bill. At 05:00 ET (09:00 GMT), the Dollar Index — which …
Read More »German Economy Beats Expectations in Q1 on Pre-Tariff Export Surge, but Momentum Seen as Temporary
Germany’s economy grew more than initially estimated in the first quarter of 2025, buoyed by a sharp rise in exports and industrial activity as firms rushed to ship goods ahead of looming U.S. tariffs, according to revised data released Friday by the federal statistics office. Gross domestic product (GDP) expanded …
Read More »Wall Street Futures Stabilize, But Weekly Losses Loom Amid U.S. Debt Concerns and Tax Bill Uncertainty
U.S. stock index futures held steady in early trading Friday, following a volatile week dominated by fiscal concerns and political wrangling in Washington. At 05:55 ET (09:55 GMT), Dow Jones Futures edged down 10 points (-0.1%), while S&P 500 Futures inched up 3 points (+0.1%), and Nasdaq 100 Futures gained …
Read More »Bitcoin Holds Near Record High as Stablecoin Optimism and ETF Inflows Sustain Momentum
Bitcoin hovered just below its all-time high on Friday, easing slightly amid profit-taking and large-scale wallet movements, but continued to enjoy strong support from bullish U.S. regulatory developments and persistent demand from institutional investors. As of 02:05 ET (06:05 GMT), Bitcoin traded at $110,827.50, down 0.6% from the previous session. …
Read More »Stagflation Nightmare Grips US as Trump’s Tax Bill Sparks Debt and Asset Chaos
The US economy teeters on the brink of stagflation—surging inflation, stagnant growth, and rising unemployment—driven by President Donald Trump’s $3.8 trillion tax bill, passed by the House on May 22, 2025, and now awaiting Senate approval. With a $36.2 trillion debt pile, Moody’s Aa1 downgrade, and tariff-driven price hikes, markets …
Read More »USD/JPY Bounces to 144.00 as Yen Rally Pauses Amid US Debt Jitters
USD/JPY snapped a three-day slide on May 22, 2025, climbing 0.20% to 143.96 from a daily low of 142.80, as traders locked in profits on the yen’s safe-haven surge. Easing US Treasury yields and a slight dollar rebound countered fears over America’s $36 trillion debt pile, inflamed by President Donald …
Read More »Dow Rebounds Near 42,000 as Bond Yields Cool and PMI Data Shines
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) rallied to 42,000 on May 22, 2025, recovering from a midweek plunge as US bond yields eased and robust PMI data lifted spirits. President Donald Trump’s $4 trillion deficit-heavy tax bill cleared the House, heading to the Senate, but lingering debt fears and high …
Read More »G7 Pushes Russian Oil Sanctions but Dodges Trade Tensions
G7 finance leaders concluded a summit hailed as “positive and successful,” advancing support for Ukraine and tackling global economic imbalances. A key focus was tightening sanctions on Russian energy, with proposals to lower the oil price cap to $50 per barrel, though deeper measures were deferred. Trade talks, clouded by …
Read More »Bitcoin Soars to Record $111,875 as Trump’s Crypto Push Sparks Frenzy
Bitcoin surged to an all-time high of $111,875 on May 22, 2025, settling at $111,300, just hours before President Donald Trump hosted a high-profile crypto gala near Washington, D.C. The rally, fueled by Trump’s deregulatory stance and fears of global debt and economic instability, has reignited debate over bitcoin’s role …
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