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May 3, 2025
News, World Economy

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
News, World Economy

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
News, Stocks

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...