Warren Urges Treasury and Fed to Dismiss Bitcoin Bailout as Prices Drop
Simply put US Senator Elizabeth Warren urged the Treasury Department and the Federal Reserve not to “support” cryptocurrency companies and investors. Bitcoin has dropped roughly 50% since its peak last October. Treasury Secretary stated that the government lacks the authority to back Bitcoin with taxpayer money. Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) has called on the Treasury […]
Euro falls under 1.1800 following aggressive Fed Minutes, focus shifts to ECB leadership change
EUR/USD dipped to about 1.1785, marking a near two-week low during early Asian trading on Thursday. The US dollar gained strength against the euro after a recent FOMC meeting hinted at a possible interest rate increase if inflation continues to be high. Minutes from the January policy session revealed that nearly all FOMC members were […]
Sen. Warren advises the Fed and Treasury against supporting crypto billionaires.
Warren Urges Caution on Crypto Bailouts On Wednesday, Senator Elizabeth Warren, a Democrat from Massachusetts and a key figure on the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, urged the Treasury Department and the Federal Reserve to make sure that “taxpayer funds are not used to bail out crypto billionaires and other highly leveraged crypto […]
Bitcoin Declines, Dollar and Bonds Rise Following Hawkish Fed Minutes
Bitcoin Underperforms as US Dollar and Bonds Gain Ground Since the release of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) minutes on January 28th, Bitcoin has notably lagged compared to the uptick in the US dollar index and bonds. During the January FOMC meeting, two members voiced concerns, highlighting significant divisions within the Federal Reserve. Most […]
Hassett Criticizes New York Fed Tariff Study as an ‘Embarrassment’
Critical Perspective on New York Fed’s Tariff Study Kevin Hassett, the Director of the White House National Economic Council, has voiced strong criticism of a recent New York Fed study that examined the economic impact of tariffs. He argues that the methodology of the study is fundamentally flawed and that its conclusions lack adequate data […]
Stocks increase before Fed minutes as Nvidia shares go up: Live updates
Traders were active on the floor of the NYSE American (AMEX) in New York City on December 8, 2025. On Wednesday, stock markets climbed, driven by gains among major tech firms, as investors anticipated the release of the Federal Reserve’s recent meeting minutes. The S&P 500 rose by 0.9%, while the Nasdaq Composite increased by […]
The calculations on tariffs by the New York Fed are not correct.
Fed Misinterprets ‘Who Covers Tariffs’ “You’re shouldering 90% of President Trump’s tariffs,” Wall Street Journal editorial board stated last week. It’s quite a bold statement. The issue is pretty clear. You, the consumer, are effectively the ones footing the bill. The WSJ editors referenced a recent study by the New York Fed regarding import prices. […]
Futures for Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Climb on AI and Fed Outlook After Holiday Break: Reasons ZIM, AAPL, TCNNF, DIS Had Traders Anxious Today
Attention is shifting to the upcoming Fed meeting minutes, the core PCE inflation report due on Friday, and key corporate results expected over the week. Nasdaq 100 futures increased by 0.01%, S&P 500 futures by 0.1%, and Dow futures by 0.05%. Investors are considering the recent easing inflation data from January, alongside expectations for potential […]
The Trump Economy Was Effective, the Fed Study Was Not, Enjoy Valentine’s Day Regardless
Weekly Wrap: Deals Made, Prices Low, and Everyone Working Welcome to Friday, a day that merges Valentine’s Day, President’s Day, and Friday the 13th. This is a summary of the week’s business highlights, offering insights into the American economy, intertwined with a touch of presidential history and Valentine’s spirit. This week, a discussion with Secretary […]
US debt crisis prompts Fed action amid growing inflation concerns
This government is grappling with serious financial issues and a challenging future. Our debt-to-GDP ratio is nearing 120%, putting us in a position similar to that of a struggling emerging market, with the US dollar propping us up as our primary reserve and trade currency. The relative stability of our economy and financial markets helps, […]