Money Printing — China’s Economic Defense Against Trump Tariffs May Drive Bitcoin Prices Higher

China is significantly increasing its money supply, marking its first major monetary easing in 14 years, a strategic move primarily driven by domestic economic pressures and looming U.S. trade tensions under President Donald Trump’s administration. China’s Monetary Policy Shifts in Face of Trump Tariff Storm In December 2024, China’s Politburo announced a shift to a … Read more

US Economy Faces Recession Scare as Atlanta Fed Projects -1.5% Q1 Contraction

The Atlanta Fed’s GDP model projects a -1.5% contraction in U.S. Q1 2025 GDP, raising concerns about stock market volatility, bitcoin’s near-term stability, and the Federal Reserve’s rate-cut calculus amid a widening trade deficit and cooling consumer spending. GDP Downgrade Sparks Uncertainty: Stocks, Bitcoin Vulnerable as Fed Watches Data Gross domestic product (GDP), the broadest … Read more

Trump Mulls Tariffs on UK Amid Trade Deficit Disputes, Seeks Negotiations

As of Feb. 28, 2025, reports say U.S. President Donald Trump is considering tariffs on the United Kingdom as part of his broader trade policy agenda, though no definitive measures have been enacted. Tariff Threat Looms Over UK as Trump Pushes Aggressive Trade Agenda President Trump has prioritized tariffs to address trade imbalances, imposing a … Read more

BRICS Set to Dominate 40% of Global Economy by 2030, Russian Official Says

BRICS is set to dominate 40% of the global economy by 2030, while the West’s share shrinks to 27%, Russian Economic Minister Maksim Reshetnikov said. Global Power Shift: BRICS Economy Surges While the West Faces Sharp Decline The BRICS alliance is poised to reshape the global economy, with projections indicating it will account for around … Read more

Trump, Tariffs, and Turmoil, Oh My!

The mere announcement of Trump’s tariffs last week triggered billions in liquidations across the crypto market, reinforcing the sector’s heightened sensitivity to political risk. This editorial is from last week’s edition of the Week in Review newsletter. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to get the editorial the second it’s finished. Trump’s Economic Moves Make Crypto … Read more

QCP Capital Unveils Market Dynamics: Cautious Fed, BTC Rebound, and Options Market Activity

QCP Capital’s latest market update illuminates a notable transformation in economic and financial paradigms. QCP Capital Forecasts Delayed Fed Rate Cut Amid CPI Surge and Bitcoin Volatility According to QCP Capital’s findings, the headline consumer price index (CPI) figures outstripped forecasts, whereas core CPI saw only a marginal uptick. This inflationary momentum has recalibrated investor … Read more

US Inflation ‘Nightmare’ Remains Sticky as January Price Hikes Unsettle Markets

Fresh economic indicators from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reveal persistent inflationary pressures, with January’s pricing trends for household staples and essential services climbing 0.5% above December’s figures. Something Has Got to Give—Stubborn Inflation and Record-Low Reverse Repo This incremental yet stubborn rise reflects the ongoing challenge of cooling price elevations across foundational consumer … Read more

The Death of the Penny: Trump Orders U.S. Treasury to Stop Minting One-Cent Coins

President Trump stresses that producing the penny is “wasteful,” given that it costs more to produce than the coin’s face value. The U.S. Mint lost over $85.3 million in the last fiscal year from coining pennies. The Penny’s End? Trump Orders the Elimination of the ‘Wasteful’ Coin President Donald Trump has made a decision that … Read more

QCP Capital: Bitcoin Volatility Skews Toward Puts as Upside Catalysts Remain Absent

QCP Capital reveals financial markets are navigating intensified turbulence after former President Donald Trump unveiled fresh tariffs targeting steel and aluminum. Bitcoin Fluctuations Trend Bearish Per QCP Capital’s latest market update, U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan to impose a 25% duty on these metals sent ripples through markets ahead of pivotal moments such as Federal … Read more

The Myth of Trump’s ‘Painless’ Revenue: How Taxes and Tariffs Both Betray Free Market Principles

Since Donald Trump was sworn in, debate has intensified over replacing income tax with tariffs—a tactic free market purists contend is simply another form of economic interference—prompting this editorial to explain why tariffs are considered unworkable and to explore alternative funding methods for a minarchist-style government dedicated to protecting citizens. Examining the Economic Case for … Read more