Financial markets appear calm, yet risks are rising. Fed divisions and higher global bond yields, especially in Japan, threaten stability as the yen carry trade unravels....
The Fed is split between hawks worried about inflation and doves fearing recession. Such divisions have historically preceded market downturns. With an 87% chance of a...
Crypto markets tumbled Thursday amid rising U.S. government shutdown risks and cautious Fed signals. Polymarket odds show a 77% chance of shutdown this year. Bitcoin fell...
The first US-listed XRP ETF debuted with $37.7 million in trading, the strongest ETF launch of 2025. Yet XRP fell 3.5%, from $3.01 to $2.91, as...
The Fed has launched a reckless rate-cutting cycle despite low unemployment, solid GDP growth, and persistent inflation. With consumer debt, defaults, and housing risks soaring, America...
At Jackson Hole, Fed Chair Jerome Powell signaled a dovish stance, hinting at possible September rate cuts due to labor market risks, though inflation pressures persist....
Michael Pento argues President Trump was right to fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook, but insists Jerome Powell and the entire Fed should also go for reckless...
The first half of 2025 saw intense stock market volatility. Despite sharp drops amid inflation fears and tariff talk, the S&P 500 ended up 5.73%. Investors...
U.S. debt is soaring, with a 123% debt-to-GDP ratio projected to hit 140% by 2029. Deficits, interest costs, and shrinking buyers for Treasuries threaten solvency. The...
The U.S. Federal Reserve kept interest rates at 4.25%–4.50%, resisting political pressure. Despite a slight 0.2% GDP dip in Q1 2025, strong job growth and a...