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Investors Speculate on Fed's Pause as Yields Rise, But Inflation Data Looms

Originally Published 2 years ago — by The New York Times

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Investors are speculating that the Federal Reserve may be done raising interest rates, as recent market moves have helped cool economic growth. The rise in interest rates on U.S. government debt, particularly the yield on the 10-year Treasury bond, has caught attention as it influences borrowing costs for mortgages, corporate debt, and stock market valuations. Fed officials have acknowledged that higher market rates can reduce spending and depress stock prices, and they are taking financial market developments into account when assessing the economic outlook. Investors have lowered expectations of another rate increase this year, but market dynamics could reverse and keep borrowing costs high. The Fed has raised rates to tame inflation, but the impact on longer-term borrowing costs takes time.

"Anticipating a Chinese Invasion of Taiwan: Predictive Measures and Global Contingency Plans"

Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Economist

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Military experts can predict a Chinese invasion of Taiwan by analyzing subtle and not-so-subtle market moves. France's recent change of heart regarding NATO and the European Union will have significant implications for European security. Additionally, scrapyards are transforming into efficient and profitable disassembly lines.

Uncertainty looms as US debt ceiling deal remains tentative.

Originally Published 2 years ago — by Reuters.com

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The Japanese yen weakened against the US dollar after Japan's top finance diplomat, Masato Kanda, stated that authorities were closely monitoring forex market moves and would respond appropriately, but were not focusing on particular levels. The dollar rose to 140.61 yen, up 0.12% on the day, after hitting a six-month high at 140.93 before the meeting.

Crypto Volatility Shifts: Bitcoin and Ethereum Show Signs of Future Bull Runs.

Originally Published 2 years ago — by CoinDesk

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Bitcoin's trading range has narrowed to one of the tightest in the past three years, indicating that neither bullish nor bearish perspectives dominate the price action. This suggests high volatility is likely on the horizon, as seen in previous instances of narrow trading ranges preceding large market moves. Bitcoin is currently trading near $26,830, with lingering concerns about the stability of U.S. regional banks and the country's debt ceiling affecting the crypto market.