JPMorgan: We Are Bullish on Digital Assets Into 2025

Global investment bank JPMorgan is bullish on cryptocurrency into 2025, driven by regulatory shifts and geopolitical tensions. Analysts suggest a Donald Trump re-election as the U.S. president could propel BTC higher, reinforcing the “debasement trade” as investors seek refuge in digital assets. With major liquidations behind and institutional support increasing, JPMorgan sees strong momentum for … Read more

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

Financial 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 … Read more

JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon Cautions Against Market Optimism — ‘Geopolitics Is Getting Worse’

JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon has issued a serious warning about escalating geopolitical risks, stating that they pose greater threats to global stability than current economic challenges. His remarks come in light of rising tensions, including attacks on oil tankers and the ongoing Ukraine-Russia war. Dimon cautioned against over-optimism about the U.S. economy, advising a more … Read more

UBS Favors Gold as ‘Most Preferred’ — Says ‘Hedging Properties Remain Attractive’

UBS remains optimistic about gold’s potential, despite its current record highs. The Swiss investment bank highlights key factors, including the Federal Reserve’s rate cuts and global geopolitical tensions that are boosting demand for gold as a safe-haven asset. UBS also notes that central bank purchases and investor inflows into gold ETFs are sustaining the metal’s … Read more

Turkey Seeks to Join BRICS to Strengthen Global Influence

Turkey has reportedly formally requested to join the BRICS economic bloc to expand its global influence and establish new alliances beyond its traditional Western partners. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s administration views the shifting geopolitical landscape as an opportunity to strengthen ties with both Eastern and Western nations while remaining committed to NATO. Erdogan emphasized … Read more

Binance CEO: Recent Market Declines Are Not a Long-Term Negative Trend

Binance CEO Richard Teng has addressed the recent declines in cryptocurrency and equity prices, attributing them to macroeconomic factors and advising against viewing them as long-term negative trends. He highlighted potential Federal Reserve rate cuts and geopolitical volatility as key influences, urging individuals to stay informed and proactive. Richard Teng Discusses Market Declines, Advises Caution … Read more

Bitcoin and Crypto to Gain as Falling Rates Expand Global Liquidity, Says 21shares VP

The head of strategy at crypto investment firm 21shares has explained that the broad-based bitcoin selloff following the Federal Reserve’s decision to keep interest rates unchanged was partly due to increasing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and fears of conflict escalation, leading to a temporary flight to safety. He also noted that anticipated interest … Read more

Gold Breaks $2,500 per Ounce, Reaching Historic Highs Powered by Fed’s Decision and Geopolitical Risks

Gold prices reached historic highs on August 1, breaking the $2,500 mark on the New York Comex exchange. The precious metal reached a price of $2,502.6 for the first time in its history, influenced by the U.S. Federal Reserve’s decision to leave interest rates unchanged, geopolitical risks, and the constant demand from central banks. Gold … Read more

Gold Prices Break Record Highs, Silver Also Rallies

Gold has continued rising in financial markets, hitting new all-time high (ATH) prices against the U.S. dollar. The precious metal’s price rose to levels close to $2,450 per ounce this Monday, fueled by geopolitical tensions and the expectations of a Federal Reserve dovish move on interest rates. Other motives propelling gold prices would be the … Read more

World Bank Report Forecasts Bleak Global Economic Outlook, Citing ‘Adverse Developments’ and ‘Long-Lasting Slowdown’

On Jan. 10, 2023, the World Bank published its Global Economic Prospects report, stating that the outlook for the global economy and future economic conditions is bleak. According to the report, 2023 growth forecasts have been cut across the board, with the global economy projected to grow by 1.7% in 2023 and 2.7% in 2024. … Read more