2+ hour, 6+ min ago  (480+ words) The US economy recorded a sharp slowdown in Q4 GDP, hitting 1.4%, far below the expected 3% growth. Inflation measures, including the PCE Price Index and Core PCE, exceeded forecasts, signaling rising costs for consumers." Investors are weighing the potential impact on markets,…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago  (364+ words) Gold pushed back above $5,000 an ounce on Thursday, extending a recovery that began the previous session. Spot gold rose 0.9% to $5,019 during Asian trading, while US gold futures gained 0.6% to $5,037.75. Trading was lighter than usual with several Asian markets closed for…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (477+ words) Gold prices remained anchored above the $5,000 per ounce threshold Wednesday as weaker-than-expected US economic data boosted speculation about Federal Reserve rate reductions. Spot gold advanced 0.6% to $5,052.11 per ounce in Asian markets. The rally followed December retail sales data showing consumer…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (520+ words) Kevin Warsh's proposed Fed Treasury Accord presents markets with a critical question about future monetary policy direction. The incoming Federal Reserve Chair's framework could either flood markets with liquidity or trigger substantial bond market volatility. His plan involves reshaping how…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (447+ words) Is the Fed already too late for rate cuts? This question dominates market discussions as economic indicators increasingly diverge from official central bank messaging. Real-time inflation data shows rapid cooling while credit stress and labor weakness accelerate across sectors. The…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (428+ words) The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission has expanded its regulatory guidance on payment stablecoins used in derivatives markets. The change allows national trust banks to qualify as approved issuers under an existing no-action framework." The update removes a key limitation that…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (624+ words) The U.S. economy faces mounting questions about a potential recession as critical economic indicators deteriorate across multiple sectors. January 2026 witnessed 108,435 announced layoffs, the highest January figure since the 2009 recession, raising alarm bells about economic health. Labor market weakness, housing imbalances, and…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (507+ words) U.S. economic indicators are showing coordinated signs of strain across labor, housing, and credit markets. Layoffs are rising while hiring slows, reducing job security for many workers." Housing demand is weakening as sellers outnumber buyers. Bond and credit markets also reflect…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (272+ words) Stocks surged on Friday, as the S&P 500 neared its best performance in months. The rally followed a volatile week, with major stocks posting impressive gains. Super Micro Computers Inc. (SMCI) and Robinhood Markets (HOOD) were among the top performers,…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (364+ words) The dollar index has collapsed from 110 to the mid-90s, marking a four-year low as gold prices breach $5,500 per ounce. Crypto analyst Lark Davis warns this represents a deliberate policy shift rather than market volatility. The monetary reset, long discussed in financial…...