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Can Xi Jinping Save China’s Faltering Economy?
The Chinese economy's prolonged stagnation is raising questions about the nation's future.
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Swiss Central Bank Stuns Markets With Second Rate Cut
The Swiss National Bank (SNB) has unexpectedly lowered its interest rates for the second time in a row, reflecting growing concerns about the global economy.
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Trump's Bold Plan to Replace the Income Tax with Import Tariffs
Former President Donald Trump has proposed eliminating the federal income tax in favor of import tariffs, sparking a heated debate among economists and policymakers about its poten…
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MicroStrategy Bolsters Bitcoin Holdings with Additional $786 Million Purchase
MicroStrategy has acquired an additional 11,931 bitcoins for approximately $786 million, raising its total holdings to about 226,331 bitcoin.
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Swiss National Bank Cuts Interest Rates by 1/4 Point
The Swiss National Bank has cut its main policy rate by 25 basis points to 1.25%, citing reduced inflationary pressure.
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Federal Debt Interest Crosses $1 Trillion
For the first time in American history, interest on the national debt has crossed $1 trillion, with projections indicating it could reach $3 trillion in just five years.
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Cathedra Bitcoin Aims for US Listing by Year End
Cathedra Bitcoin plans to merge with Kungsleden and list on a major U.S. stock exchange by the second half of 2024.
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Japan's Norinchukin Bank to Divest $63 Billion in Foreign Bonds
Japan's Norinchukin Bank will sell over $63 billion in U.S. and European government bonds by March 2025 in an attempt to curb record-high losses.
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Consumers Report Growing Financial Pessimism
New data from the University of Michigan's consumer sentiment survey reveals a sharp decline in confidence.
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Alarming Data Confirms Full-Blown Recession
Recent economic indicators reveal the U.S. is on the brink of a recession, with weak retail sales, declining employment, and rising consumer pessimism confirming a significant econ…
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Federal Budget Deficit Projection Rises by $400 Billion
The CBO has increased the federal budget deficit projection by $400 billion for this year, driven by higher spending on military, student loans, Medicaid, and FDIC insurance.
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CleanSpark Invests $26M in 60MW Bitcoin Mining Sites
CleanSpark has acquired five new bitcoin mining sites in rural Georgia for $25.8 million, adding 60 MW of capacity.
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The Fallout of California's Minimum Wage Increase
California's recent minimum wage increase to $20 for fast food workers and $23 for healthcare aides has led to significant layoffs, business closures, and rising automation, challe…
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Why Americans Are Losing Faith in the Economy
Consumer confidence in the U.S. has dropped sharply in June, reflecting growing concerns over high prices, weakening incomes, and a disconnect between Federal Reserve projections a…
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Australian Securities Exchange Approves First Spot Bitcoin ETF by VanEck
The Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) has approved its first spot Bitcoin ETF by VanEck, set to launch on June 20.
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Biden Eyes SPR Release to Curb Gas Prices
Joe Biden's administration is considering releasing more oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to curb rising fuel costs.
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How Bidenomics Is Crushing Generation Z
Bidenomics is hitting Gen Z hard, with young Americans increasingly maxing out credit cards as necessities like food and rent skyrocket.
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US-Listed Bitcoin Miners Hit Record Market Cap of $22.8B
A JPMorgan report reveals that U.S.-listed Bitcoin mining companies have reached a record market capitalization of $22.8 billion as of mid-June.
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Gold Overtakes Euro as World's #2 Reserve Asset
Gold has ascended to become the world's second most held reserve asset, trailing only behind the US dollar.
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