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 …
Read More »The AI Surge: A Genuine Treasure or a Deceptive Modern Bubble?
The artificial intelligence (AI) sector is witnessing a frenzy following a number of massive deals that promise to reshape the technological landscape, but beneath the excitement and large figures lie questions about sustainability. Recent announcements, including a multi-year chip supply agreement between “OpenAI” and “AMD” valued at tens of billions …
Read More »French Lecornu’s Resignation Casts Its Repercussions on Euro, European Economy
In a sudden political shock that cast heavy shadows over global financial markets, French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu submitted his resignation less than a month after assuming office, and French President Emmanuel Macron announced his acceptance of the resignation, triggering a wave of economic disruptions in the second-largest economy in …
Read More »What’s Behind US Dollar Recent Recovery After a Week of Losses?
The US dollar is attempting to recover from the start of trading in the new week, relying on some factors related to price movement in the global currency market. The dollar index, which measures the performance of the US currency against a basket of major currencies, rose by about 0.4% …
Read More »AMD Shares Surge on Landmark Multi-Year AI Chip Deal with OpenAI
Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD) surged 25% in premarket trading after announcing a multi-year strategic partnership with OpenAI to supply cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) chips — a deal that could generate tens of billions of dollars in annual revenue for the chipmaker. Strategic Partnership Details The agreement grants OpenAI the …
Read More »Week in Review: Washington Government Shutdown Shock Worries Global Markets
At midnight on September 30, 2025, the United States entered a government shutdown after Congress failed to agree on government funding, leading to the suspension of non-essential operations and the temporary furlough of thousands of non-essential federal employees. As the shutdown enters its fifth day on October 5, 2025, at …
Read More »Officials Warn: Fed’s Dual Mandate Now a Dual Trap
The Federal Reserve finds itself in a precarious position, navigating an economy where the risks to its dual mandate of maximum employment and price stability are simultaneously rising. This is not the typical tradeoff of past cycles, but a more complex scenario where the danger lies in acting too slowly …
Read More »Miran’s Push for Aggressive Rate Cuts: A Labor Market Lifeline or Inflation Time Bomb?
Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran’s renewed push for rapid interest rate reductions has spotlighted tensions in monetary policy, particularly as economic indicators flash warning signs amid the U.S. government shutdown. On October 3, 2025, during a Bloomberg Television interview, Miran advocated for an assertive adjustment to neutral rates, arguing it …
Read More »Is Wall Street’s Record Rally Ignoring the Shutdown’s Hidden Dangers?
Wall Street shattered records on October 3, 2025, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average surging over 500 points, defying the ongoing U.S. government shutdown now in its third day. This bold advance pushes a provocative argument: markets are betting big on resilience, shrugging off policy chaos and economic headwinds as …
Read More »US Government Shutdown Fuels Pound’s Comeback
The ongoing US government shutdown, now in its third day as of early October 2025, has thrown financial markets into disarray by halting key data releases like September’s Nonfarm Payrolls. This vacuum is amplifying economic uncertainties, particularly as recent Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) figures signal slowdowns on both sides of …
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