Senator Lummis Proposes Bitcoin Strategic Reserve Bill to Bolster US Economy 

At the Bitcoin 2024 conference, Republican U.S. Senator for Wyoming, Cynthia Lummis, introduced the “Bitcoin Strategic Reserve Bill” aimed at establishing a strong bitcoin reserve to mitigate the national debt and strengthen the economy. The bill proposes converting federal assets into bitcoin (BTC), capitalizing on its appreciating value without raising taxes. Bitcoin Reserve Bill Introduced … Read more

Stonex Bullion’s Analyst Predicts Gold Increase Due to Heightened Political Confusion

Gold prices are poised to rise due to the current political uncertainty in the United States, according to Rhona O’Connell, head of market analysis at Stonex Bullion. This comes as economic indicators suggest potential changes in monetary policy. Stonex Analyst Rhona O’Connell: Gold Poised for Gains Amid U.S. Political and Economic Changes In recent weeks, … Read more

Longest Yield Curve Inversion in US History Continues Past 2-Year Mark

The 10-2 Year Treasury Yield Spread (I:102YTYS) has been inverted since July 7, 2022, marking the longest period of inversion in U.S. history at over two years, surpassing the previous record of 624 days set in 1978. An inverted yield curve occurs when short-term bonds yield more than their long-term counterparts, reversing the typical financial … Read more

US Senators Urge Federal Reserve to Cut Interest Rates — Warn Fed Policy Threatens Economy, Risks Recession

Three U.S. senators have urged Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell to cut interest rates, arguing that high rates stifle the economy and raise housing and auto insurance costs, which are key inflation drivers. They warn that prolonged high rates risk a recession and increased unemployment, calling for immediate rate cuts to stabilize the economy. Senators … Read more

Amid ‘Regulatory Apparatus’ Against Crypto, Paul Tudor Jones Maintains Bitcoin Allocation 

In a recent interview, the renowned investor Paul Tudor Jones expressed his perspective on bitcoin, acknowledging that there might be regulatory challenges ahead. However, Jones emphasized his unwavering commitment to the dominant cryptocurrency, affirming that he maintains “a small diversification” in his investment portfolio and always will. Paul Tudor Jones on Bitcoin: ‘I’m Sticking With … Read more

US Banking Crisis Looms as ‘Credit Tightening’ Mentions Reach Record Highs on Company Calls

Recent data reveals that while the banking industry in the U.S. is facing significant challenges, executives are mentioning “credit tightening” more frequently in earnings calls than during the 2008 financial crisis. Additionally, Google Trends data indicates a surge in search queries related to bank failures and crises. The findings suggest that the U.S. economy is … Read more

Federal Reserve Raises Interest Rate by 25bps, Insists ‘US Banking System Is Sound and Resilient’

The U.S. Federal Reserve, in conjunction with the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), announced on Wednesday that the central bank would raise the federal funds rate by 25 basis points (bps), as was widely expected by the market. This marks the tenth consecutive occasion in which the Fed has raised interest rates since the initial … Read more

Dollar to Play Lesser Role Due to Its Weaponization, Digital Currencies, Economist Jeffrey Sachs Says

Within the next decade, the U.S. dollar will play a much less dominant role than it is today, according to Jeffrey Sachs. The renowned economist listed a few factors for the diminishing status of the greenback such as its use as a political weapon by Washington, the introduction of currencies like the digital yuan, and … Read more

‘Dr. Doom’ Nouriel Roubini Warns of Looming Banking Crisis and Trilemma for Central Banks

Economist Nouriel Roubini has shared his opinion about bank problems in the United States in a recently published opinion editorial. In the article, Roubini insists that “most U.S. banks are technically near insolvency, and hundreds are already fully insolvent.” Roubini: ‘Liquidity Support Cannot Prevent This Systemic Doom Loop’ The renowned economist Nouriel Roubini, also known … Read more