Category Archives: Economy

Traders Bet on Deeper Federal Reserve Rate Cuts

Traders Bet on Deeper Federal Reserve Rate Cuts

Investors in bond markets are actively boosting their positions in options and futures, signaling confidence in deeper Federal Reserve rate cuts next year. Market participants expect the Fed to hint at more accommodative monetary policy than current projections suggest. Spotlight on Fed’s Quarterly Projections While a quarter-point cut on Wednesday is highly anticipated, the Fed’s […]

The Crypto Sector Seeks a Fresh Start with Banking

The Crypto Sector Seeks a Fresh Start with Banking

After the devastating failures of FTX and other crypto firms in 2022, the crypto sector faced a tough road ahead. Many banks distanced themselves from the industry, with two major banks that had supported crypto firms collapsing. As a result, crypto founders struggled to find new banking partners. Meanwhile, regulators issued stern warnings, and lawsuits […]

Trump’s Bold Defense of the Dollar Amid Global Shifts

Trump's Bold Defense of the Dollar Amid Global Shifts

In September, Donald Trump’s defense of the Dollar position as the world’s dominant reserve currency, stating, “Losing the dollar as the global currency would be like losing a war.” His commitment to this status has led him to warn of imposing 100% tariffs on the BRICS nations—Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa—should they attempt […]

MicroStrategy ‘s Rise as a Bitcoin Investment Powerhouse

MicroStrategy's Rise as a Bitcoin Investment Powerhouse

In 2020, software company MicroStrategy ‘s rise transitioned into a bitcoin acquisition powerhouse, amassing nearly $38 billion in cryptocurrency. For individual investors, the company’s stock became a favored avenue for bitcoin exposure, surpassing the cryptocurrency itself in popularity. The company’s stock has surged, reflecting a growing interest in digital assets. Skyrocketing Stock Valuation MicroStrategy’s market […]