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Could $150 Oil Trigger a 2026 Recession? BlackRock CEO Issues Stark Warning

54+ min ago  (415+ words) Larry Fink, who leads BlackRock as CEO, has issued a stark warning about crude oil potentially reaching $150 per barrel, suggesting such a scenario could precipitate a worldwide economic recession, particularly if Iranian activities continue disrupting critical trade corridors beyond the…...

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Gold Plunges 2% Despite Iran Tensions: Here's Why the Safe Haven Trade Failed

1+ hour, 47+ min ago  (429+ words) Precious metals experienced a significant selloff on April 2 following President Donald Trump's evening announcement detailing plans for intensified U.S. military action against Iran. Spot gold tumbled 2% to settle at $4,664.39 per ounce, ending a four-session advance. Gold futures for U.S. delivery declined 2.5% to…...

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Gold Prices Plunge 2% as Trump's Iran Threat Sends Oil and Dollar Soaring

2+ hour, 5+ min ago  (440+ words) The precious metal market experienced a significant downturn on April 2 following President Donald Trump's evening speech in which he announced plans to intensify U.S. military engagement against Iran. Spot gold tumbled 2% to $4,664.39 per ounce, ending four consecutive sessions of gains. Gold…...

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Gold Retreats From Session Peaks After Trump Delays Iran Ultimatum to April 6

6+ day, 21+ hour ago  (391+ words) Gold experienced a significant uptick during Friday's Asian session, surging approximately 2% before surrendering a portion of those advances as the trading day progressed. By mid-morning in London, spot gold was higher by roughly 0.9%, trading at $4,417 per ounce. Gold futures contracts…...

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Federal Reserve Rate Decision: What It Means for Gold Trading Near $5,000

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (551+ words) The precious metal market remains focused on the $5,000 level as market participants anticipate the Federal Reserve's policy announcement and Chairman Powell's subsequent remarks. Analysts emphasize that the guidance provided, rather than the rate decision itself, will likely determine gold's near-term…...

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Federal Court Denies Custodia Bank's Master Account Bid While Kraken Breaks Through

2+ week, 6+ day ago  (405+ words) The US Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit has delivered what appears to be the final blow to Custodia Bank's legal battle for Federal Reserve master account access. In a 7-3 vote Friday, the court rejected the cryptocurrency-focused bank's petition…...

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What February's 2026 CPI Data Will Reveal About Inflation Trends

3+ week, 2+ day ago  (536+ words) The Bureau of Labor Statistics will publish February's Consumer Price Index figures this Wednesday, March 11, at 8:30 a.m. EST. Analyst consensus suggests consumer price growth of 0.3% versus the prior month and 2.4% compared to last year. Projections for Core CPI, excluding volatile food…...

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February Jobs Report Sends Shockwaves Through Fed Rate Cut Expectations

3+ week, 5+ day ago  (446+ words) February's employment figures delivered an unexpected blow, with the Bureau of Labor Statistics reporting a loss of 92,000 jobs across the United States. The outcome drastically undershot projections, which had anticipated approximately 58,000 new positions. BREAKING: The US economy unexpectedly LOSES -92,000 jobs…...

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Kraken Financial Makes History With Federal Reserve Master Account Approval

4+ week, 1+ day ago  (399+ words) In a groundbreaking development for the cryptocurrency industry, Kraken's financial division has achieved what no other digital asset company has accomplished: securing direct entry to the Federal Reserve's payment infrastructure. Payward Financial, operating under the Kraken Financial brand, received approval…...

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Arthur Hayes Says Prolonged Iran Conflict Could Boost Bitcoin Prices on Fed Easing

1+ mon, 4+ hour ago  (586+ words) Arthur Hayes says a prolonged Iran conflict could boost Bitcoin prices if the Federal Reserve eases policy. He argues that rising US war spending may pressure the Fed to cut rates or expand money supply over time. The BitMEX co…...