The United States is grappling with a staggering national debt that has now surpassed $37 trillion, marking a new high in fiscal challenges as of mid-2025. This rapid escalation comes on the heels of legislation that lifted the debt ceiling by an additional $5 trillion, pushing the allowable limit to …
Read More »Bitcoin Steadies Amid Rate Cut Bets and Tariff Uncertainty
Bitcoin held relatively firm on Wednesday after clawing back some losses earlier this week, though sentiment across crypto markets remained cautious amid uncertainty over U.S. tariffs, rising bond yields, and expectations for lower interest rates. Bitcoin Price Action The world’s largest cryptocurrency rose 0.5% to $110,812.6 by 01:38 ET (05:38 …
Read More »U.S. Futures Rise as Alphabet Antitrust Ruling Boosts Sentiment
U.S. equity futures ticked higher on Wednesday, recovering from a weak start to the holiday-shortened week. Investors welcomed news that Alphabet avoided the harshest penalties in a landmark antitrust ruling, while attention also turned to a wave of corporate earnings reports. Futures Snapshot S&P 500 Futures: +0.3% Nasdaq 100 Futures: …
Read More »Market Drivers -US Session: Are Two Fed Rate Cuts Enough to Reignite the Dollar?
The US Dollar (USD) is showing signs of life, snapping a five-day losing streak and climbing to multi-day highs on Tuesday. This sudden reversal is driven by a market reassessment, as investors begin to factor in the possibility of at least two interest rate cuts from the Federal Reserve later …
Read More »Will Trump’s Economic Vision Survive a Supreme Court Defeat?
President Donald Trump’s stark warning reverberates: without his tariffs, the United States risks ceasing to exist as a global economic force. After a federal appeals court ruled most of his global tariffs illegal, Trump declared an “economic emergency” and vowed an immediate Supreme Court appeal, potentially by Wednesday. He’s right …
Read More »What’s Behind US Treasury Yields’ Recent Rally?
In early September 2025, US Treasury yields have surged, reflecting deep market concerns over the nation’s fiscal health and global trade uncertainties. The 10-year US Government Bond yield climbed to 4.279%, up 0.047 percentage points or 1.11%, with the bond priced at 99.245% of par, down 0.381%. The 30-year yield …
Read More »Why is the Canadian Dollar backsliding on fresh risk aversion?
The Canadian Dollar has started September on a back foot, experiencing a notable decline against the US Dollar. This movement signals a palpable shift in market sentiment, away from risk-taking and toward the relative safety of the US currency. The root causes of this shift are not isolated to a …
Read More »Tale of Two Commodities: Gold and Silver Write New History in Trading
In a historic moment that has reshaped global markets, gold and silver have embarked on a breathtaking ascent, reaching peaks not seen in decades and reasserting their role as guardians of wealth in the face of economic and geopolitical storms. This astonishing performance isn’t just a fleeting spike; it’s the …
Read More »Bitcoin Rebounds Above $110,000 as Fed Easing Bets Grow
Bitcoin staged a recovery on Tuesday, bouncing back above the $110,000 mark amid rising expectations that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates this month. Traders, however, remain cautious ahead of the all-important U.S. jobs report due later this week. Bitcoin Rebounds Amid Fed Rate Cut Bets As of 02:12 …
Read More »Can 30-Year Treasury Bonds Be The Next Big Investment?
As summer vacations wound down in August 2025, the financial world turned its attention to a surprising surge in 30-year U.S. Treasury bond yields, which outpaced their shorter-term counterparts. This rare “bear steepener” phenomenon, where long-term yields climb faster than short-term ones, has sparked buzz in markets and raised a …
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