Japan Spends Record $62 Billion in Unsuccessful Bid to Strengthen Yen
Japan's Finance Ministry spent a record ¥9.8 trillion in a failed effort to stabilize the yen against the dollar.

Macro, money, and the forces reshaping the financial system. The stories behind the headlines.
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Japan's Finance Ministry spent a record ¥9.8 trillion in a failed effort to stabilize the yen against the dollar.

Salesforce's revenue miss and stock plunge, alongside Kohl's sales decline, highlight a broader economic downturn driven by cautious spending.

Is the Biden administration strategically weakening the dollar to protect government interests?

Someone must pay for trillions of dollars in government spending.

U.S. Q1 GDP revised down to 1.3%, signaling a sharp economic slowdown driven by decreased consumer spending.

A Federal Reserve study exposes how its policies fuel a widening wealth gap, favoring homeowners and leaving renters in the dust.

The European commercial real estate market faces a crisis with increasing bad loans and volatile conditions that could lead to significant global economic disruptions.

Despite claims of economic growth, many Americans face declining living standards, with rising costs turning basic convenience into luxury.

BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust has surpassed Grayscale, with global Bitcoin ETFs now managing over 1 million BTC.

Bitfarms rejects Riot Platforms' $2.30 per share takeover bid as undervaluing its growth potential and future plans.

Rising "Buy Now, Pay Later" usage and declining credit balances signal increasing financial pressures and a potential economic downturn.

Groceries cost over 30% more under administration.

Bitcoin exchange-traded products (ETPs) have begun trading on the London Stock Exchange following approval from the UK's Financial Conduct Authority.

Central bankers often use "pro-social lying" to manipulate forecasts and influence economic stability.

Riot Platforms offers $2.30 per share for Bitfarms to form the largest public bitcoin miner.

A Lendingtree study reveals that 78% of Americans now view fast food as a luxury due to soaring prices.

EU slams energy sector with strict methane rules to hit 2050 carbon neutrality agenda.

Shadow banks' rise threatens national bankruptcy with potential bailouts akin to 2008.

Over half of the top US hedge funds now include Bitcoin ETFs in their portfolios.

SNAP benefits fall short of covering meal costs in 98% of U.S. counties, worsening financial strains amid rising inflation.

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