Ripple (XRP) Soars to 7-Week Peak, Bitcoin (BTC) Calms Below $66K: Weekend Watch – CryptoPotato

Bitcoin price action calmed down again over the weekend, with the asset rebounding well from its previously recorded peak of $66,500. With the exception of Ripple’s native token, which soared above $0.62 for the first time since early August, most altcoins are also adjusting on a daily scale. BTC fails to reach $66,000 The situation […]
DAVID BLACKMON: The Silly Peak Oil Debate Rages On

Analysts and experts in the global energy sector have long debated the prospect of peak oil demand. This is an issue that has long caused debate, some of which can be emotionally charged among parties with significant investments on either side. In recent years, these stakeholders have risked developing a case of whiplash as they […]
Gold price consolidates near all-time peak, holds comfortably above $2,600 mark – FXStreet

Gold prices are taking a breather after soaring to a new all-time high on Monday. The fundamental backdrop is favorable for bullish trading and supports the prospects of further gains. Traders are now focusing on Friday's US PCE price index before determining direction. Gold prices (XAU/USD) remain slightly overbought on the daily chart on Tuesday, […]
Kyler Murray’s roller-coaster career hits another peak vs. Rams

This week's QB spotlight focuses on the quarterback who had their best week on the field and in a sports context, and Week 2 offered a wealth of worthy options, including Baker Mayfield, Derek Carr, Geno Smith and Justin Fields. all 2-0, Week 1 QB of the Week Sam Darnold as well. Tropical Storm Minshewmania […]
Rate Cut Mania Now Crushing Stocks after Whipping Stocks into Frenzy or Whatever. Mag 7 Down $2.5 Trillion from Peak, Nasdaq Bloodied, Semis Crushed – WOLF STREET

A 4% drop puts the Nasdaq back to where it was in November 2021. Amazon, Tesla and Alphabet are already back to levels from 3-4 years ago. Nvidia is -24% from its peak. From WOLF STREET by Wolf Richter. The rate cut is coming, and will take effect on September 18. The stock market dream […]
Tropical cyclone could form in Gulf of Mexico as Atlantic basin nears peak of hurricane season

After monitoring four different disturbances for potential tropical development in the Atlantic Basin, attention is currently focused on a tropical disturbance aimed at the southern Gulf of Mexico just as the hurricane season reaches its climatological peak on September 10th. The disturbance spent more than a week traveling across the Atlantic as a tropical storm, […]
Hurricane forecasters expect below-normal cyclone activity through September’s season peak

Hurricane researchers at Colorado State University are trying to temper expectations for a potentially record-breaking year, but they're not ready to wave the white flag and call a premature end to the season just yet. On Tuesday, Dr. Phil Klotzbach, a hurricane expert at California State University, Tropical cyclone activity in the basin is expected […]
Renowned Pollster Says ‘It Looks Like’ Harris’ Honeymoon Has ‘Reached Its Peak’

Pollster Frank Luntz told CNN on Wednesday that Vice President Kamala Harris' love life “appears to have peaked,” noting that the vice president now holds an estimated three-point lead. Since becoming the Democratic presidential nominee, the gap between Harris and former President Donald Trump in polls in key battleground states has begun to narrow. Speaking […]
USD/JPY retreats over 50 pips from Asian session peak, slides below mid-147.00s – FXStreet

USD/JPY gained some positive momentum on Monday but struggled to capitalize on the move. Diverging policy forecasts from the Bank of Japan and the Federal Reserve proved to be the main factor restraining further gains. A positive risk stance could weaken the safe haven yen, providing some support to the currency pair. The USD/JPY pair […]
The NBA’s 5-hour Stephen Curry clutch YouTube video is peak offseason content

It’s hard to come up with ideas for NBA content in August. Trust me. Free agency has completely dried up, the trade market is inactive, and training camp is still six weeks away. The Paris Olympics provided some great basketball during the darkest period of the offseason, but after USA Basketball wins another gold medal, […]