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$33,000,000,000,000 ‘Wall of Debt’ Descending on Globe As Governments Face Financial Day of Reckoning: Report

,000,000,000,000 ‘Wall of Debt’ Descending on Globe As Governments Face Financial Day of Reckoning: Report

Governments around the world are facing a major day of reckoning on trillions of dollars of debt. A so-called “maturity wall” of debt that advanced economies must refinance will descend by 2026. And that great wall of debt is projected to accumulate to more than $33 trillion by the time it needs refinancing, reports the […]

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Bitcoin Cracks $77,000 After US Federal Reserve Votes To Cut Interest Rates Again

Bitcoin Cracks ,000 After US Federal Reserve Votes To Cut Interest Rates Again

Bitcoin (BTC) cracked $77,000 and set another new all-time high on Friday, one day after the U.S. Federal Reserve opted to lower interest rates again. The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) voted this week to lower the Fed’s policy interest rate by one-fourth of a percentage point, following September’s 50 basis-point cut. Fed Chair Jerome […]

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JPMorgan’s Bold Call: Why Carry Trades May Be Facing Their Final Days

JPMorgan’s Bold Call: Why Carry Trades May Be Facing Their Final DaysA new JPMorgan report warns that carry trades are losing effectiveness as global interest rates decline, urging investors to be more selective with currency risks. The Japanese yen has lost appeal after unexpected rate hikes, while the Swiss franc carries potential bullish risks. JPMorgan suggests rethinking strategies as carry trade returns are expected to diminish […]

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JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America Forecast New Rate Cut in November As Fed President Says Soft Landing Likely: Report

JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America Forecast New Rate Cut in November As Fed President Says Soft Landing Likely: Report

Two of the largest banks in the US believe another rate cut from the Federal Reserve is incoming. The Fed started its rate-cutting cycle last month, announcing a 50 bps reduction in interest rates amid concerns about the health of the US economy. Now, analysts at JPMorgan Chase and Bank of America (BofA) think the […]

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Bitcoin ‘still the best-performing asset’ after weak Q3: NYDIG

Bitcoin is currently exactly where it was in the last two cycles, said NYDIG's research head Greg Cipolaro, who said crypto could be in for a big Q4. 

Bitcoin remains the best-performing asset so far this year, even after a “seasonally weak” third quarter, according to the New York Digital Investment Group (NYDIG).

Bitcoin (BTC) gained just 2.5% over Q3, bouncing back after falling in the second quarter but hamstrung by large sales, said NYDIG’s research head Greg Cipolaro in an Oct. 4 note.

“Bitcoin is still the best-performing asset class in 2024, but its lead has narrowed,” Cipolaro said. He noted the cryptocurrency has seen a year-to-date gain of 49.2%.

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You Will Go To The Poorhouse If You Listen To Doomsdayers, Warns Macro Millionaire Raoul Pal in Alert To Investors

You Will Go To The Poorhouse If You Listen To Doomsdayers, Warns Macro Millionaire Raoul Pal in Alert To Investors

Macro economic analyst Raoul Pal just issued a dire warning to investors who are sitting on the sidelines. In a new YouTube video, the founder of Real Vision and Global Macro Investor says he believes fears of recession and rising inflation are way off the mark. Pal says governments are beginning to inject liquidity at […]

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Fed’s Jerome Powell Dampens Hope for Big Rate Cut This Year, Says Policy To Move Toward Neutral Stance

Fed’s Jerome Powell Dampens Hope for Big Rate Cut This Year, Says Policy To Move Toward Neutral Stance

U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell anticipates future monetary policy will evolve into a more “neutral stance.” While speaking at an economics event in Nashville earlier this week, Powell said the economy looks “strong overall.” He noted there were roughly equal levels of risk associated with the Fed’s goals of reducing inflation and keeping the […]

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UBS Warns of Further US Dollar Decline, Advises Investors to Reduce USD holdings

UBS Warns of Further US Dollar Decline, Advises Investors to Reduce USD holdingsFinancial giant UBS expects the U.S. dollar to continue to depreciate, advising investors to reevaluate their portfolios. The bank predicts a medium-term decline due to shrinking interest rate advantages and a growing fiscal deficit. With the dollar down 5% since June, UBS recommends strategies like currency hedging and diversifying into other currencies and assets like […]

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Bitcoin drops to $63K, fails to rebound after Fed hints at future interest rate cuts

Bitcoin surprised traders by opening the week in the red, and the Federal Reserve’s announcement about future rate cuts failed to reverse the downtrend.

Bitcoin opened the week with a sell-off to $63,000, and the intra-day trend was not impacted by United States Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s statement that additional rate cuts were part of the Fed’s plan. Despite the correction, Bitcoin price remains on track to close Q3 with positive returns.

On Sept. 30, Bitcoin (BTC) fell from a high of $65,634, dropping approximately 4% to an intraday low of $63,049, according to data from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView. At the time of publication, Bitcoin price was exchanging hands at $63,344, down 3.6% over the last 24 hours.

BTC/USD hourly chart. Source: TradingView

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Nigeria’s Central Bank Raises Benchmark Rate by 50 Basis Points

Nigeria’s Central Bank Raises Benchmark Rate by 50 Basis PointsThe Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) raised the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) by 50 basis points to 27.25% and increased the Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) for banks. These measures aim to combat inflation and stabilize the Nigerian economy. The CBN governor, Olayemi Cardoso, stated that the reforms implemented have restored the bank’s credibility and boosted […]

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