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September 24, 2025
Forex, Stocks

Equities Dip Across Asia as Uncertainty Returns to Global Markets

Equity markets in Asia declined broadly Wednesday, as risk appetite cooled following mixed signals from the U.S. Federal Reserve and softer global economic data. Indices such as Nikkei 225,...

May 3, 2025
World Economy, News

The ‘Great American Debt Swap’: Trump Budget Would Monetize Debt Via Federal Reserve

The most radical element of Trump’s budget isn’t spending—it’s an unprecedented proposal to have the Federal Reserve permanently hold $10 trillion of U.S. debt, effectively canceling interest payments. How It...

April 28, 2025
World Economy, News

ECB’s Impossible Choice: Inflation Fight vs. Tariff-Induced Recession

The European Central Bank faces its most complex policy dilemma since the sovereign debt crisis as new data shows: Monetary Tightrope: Market Reactions: Unorthodox Solutions: Expert Warning:“Neither traditional tightening...

April 23, 2025
Commodities, World Economy

Gold Retreats as Trump’s U-Turn Boosts Investor Appetite for Risk

In a notable reversal of recent market momentum, gold prices retreated from record levels following a surprise political de-escalation by President Trump. Investors rebalanced their portfolios as Trump’s softened...

March 6, 2025
Stocks, News

Japan’s 10-Year Bond Yields Surge to Near 16-Year Highs Amid Policy Shift Fears

Japan’s 10-year government bond yields have surged to near 16-year highs, reaching 1.25%, as investors brace for potential shifts in monetary policy. The yield on the benchmark bond has...