Economics
London Stock Exchange to List Bitcoin ETPs Following FCA Approval
Following FCA approval, the London Stock Exchange will list Bitcoin ETPs starting May 28.
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Economics
Macro, money, and the forces reshaping the financial system. The stories behind the headlines.
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Economics
Interest Payments Eclipse Defense Spending in U.S. Federal Budget
U.S. interest payments on the national debt surpassed defense spending, totaling $514 billion in the first seven months.
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Economics
Recession Hits Major Economies Around the Globe
A Bloomberg report shows 13 affluent nations facing per capita recessions due to deindustrialization and immigration.
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Economics
The Hidden Collapse of American Living Standards
Despite reports of economic growth, many Americans face declining living standards.
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Economics
EPA’s Latest Rule Gambles Energy Stability for Net-Zero Goal
The EPA's Clean Power Plan 2.0, aiming for a 90% emission cut by 2032, faces backlash over risks to U.S. energy stability and legality.
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Economics
Biden to Release 1 Million Barrels of Gasoline from Northeast Reserve
The Biden administration will release 1 million barrels of gasoline from the Northeast reserve following a congressional mandate.
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Economics
Biden Lied, Your Wallet Died
President Biden's claim of inheriting a 9% inflation rate, actually 1.4%, contradicts the severe inflation spike his policies have caused.
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Economics
Is Warren Buffett Bracing for a Market Collapse?
Warren Buffett's record $188 billion cash reserve signals concerns of market overvaluation and potential economic downturn.
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Economics
Apple's Revenue Plunge Sparks Fear of Looming Economic Crisis
Apple's iPhone sales drop signals wider economic struggles and rising consumer debt, hinting at a looming recession.
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Economics
U.S. LNG Export Projects at Risk Due to Stricter Emission Standards
Stricter environmental regulations may delay U.S. LNG export projects like Venture Global’s CP2 LNG and Cheniere Energy’s expansion.
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Economics
Return of the Kitty
Roaring Kitty has returned, and with him a massive spike in $GME price action. But what’s really going on behind the scenes?
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Economics
Walmart's Earnings Reveal Disturbing Economic Trends
Walmart's latest earnings reveal a shift towards wealthier shoppers, signaling economic distress and hinting at broader financial instability across all income levels.
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Economics
Home Prices Now 7.6 Times Higher Than Median Income
Home prices have soared to 7.6 times the median household income, making homeownership increasingly unattainable for many.
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Economics
Risk of Power Outages in US Grid Increases This Summer
This summer, the US power grid risks increased outages from renewable energy variability, as highlighted by the NERC report.
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Economics
Central Banks Opt for Gold as De-Dollarization Accelerates
Central banks are shifting from the US dollar to gold, signaling a major realignment in global reserve currencies.
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Economics
Japan's Bold Gamble Raising Rates Amidst Recession
The Bank of Japan raised interest rates during a recession, countering traditional economic practices, influenced by the yen's depreciation and political pressures.
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Economics
Credit Card Debt in the U.S. Reaches $1.12 Trillion as Delinquencies Rise
U.S. credit card debt has hit $1.12 trillion with increasing delinquencies stressing household finances.
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Economics
Japan May Utilize Treasury Sales in Upcoming Currency Interventions
Japan may sell US Treasuries to support the yen, potentially affecting US debt demand and interest rates following costly but minimally impactful interventions.
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Economics
Potential Licensing Break for Existing Oil Companies in Venezuela Amid Sanctions
Washington plans to issue restricted licenses to companies with existing operations in Venezuela to boost oil production amid sanctions.
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Economics
Canada Faces Worst Standard of Living Drop in Four Decades
Canada is experiencing its longest and deepest decline in standard of living since 1985, with significant drops in real GDP per person since 2019.
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