Digital asset investment products have recorded a second straight week of heavy outflows, with U.S.-listed funds leading the sell-off. Analysts point to market jitters over a potential policy shift at the Federal Reserve following a key nomination by President Trump.
After years of aggressive rate hikes blamed for stifling manufacturing and squeezing truckers, the nomination of Kevin Warsh to lead the Federal Reserve suggests a pivotal policy shift. This analysis examines the toll of recent monetary policy on the freight sector and what a Warsh-led Fed might mean for its recovery.
If confirmed, incoming Fed Chair Kevin Warsh will inherit a booming yet bifurcated economy. Despite strong GDP growth and a surging stock market, stagnant hiring and sinking consumer confidence present a policy puzzle where interest rate cuts may offer no easy fix.
President Trump's selection of Kevin Warsh to lead the Federal Reserve has bolstered the dollar and triggered a sharp sell-off in gold and silver, raising questions about the future of the metals trade amid shifting monetary policy expectations.
Major financial institutions Barclays and Morgan Stanley maintain projections for two interest rate cuts in 2024, despite President Trump's nomination of inflation hawk Kevin Warsh to chair the Federal Reserve. Analysts suggest policy continuity in the near term, though Senate confirmation faces political hurdles.
Goldman Sachs raises Sweetgreen's price target to $5.60, citing policy tailwinds for consumer spending, even as it maintains a Sell rating. The salad chain's expansion and strong revenue growth continue to draw investor attention.
As speculation mounts over the next Federal Reserve leadership, top economists point to Kevin Warsh's crisis-era experience as a strength, but warn his legacy will hinge on a single, monumental challenge: shielding interest-rate policy from political influence.
A partial government shutdown triggers furloughs, the Grammys become a platform for political statements, and nationwide protests over immigration policy unfold amid a severe winter storm's aftermath.
U.S. stock futures pointed to a lower open Monday as investors braced for a flood of corporate earnings and crucial labor market reports that could sway Federal Reserve policy expectations.
As mortgage rates fluctuate and ambitious policy ideas emerge, economists warn that financing tweaks cannot solve the core issue: a chronic shortage of homes.
Eli Lilly's CEO sees Medicare's new policy covering obesity treatments as a pivotal moment, poised to unlock access for millions of beneficiaries to its incoming oral drug, orforglipron, and intensify the market battle with Novo Nordisk.
After a historic surge, gold prices have experienced their steepest drop in decades. Yet, analysts point to enduring geopolitical tensions and monetary policy shifts as reasons why the metal's long-term appeal remains intact.
A new valuation model suggests Eos Energy Enterprises' stock could be significantly undervalued, presenting a potential opportunity for investors amid a shifting energy policy landscape.
The rapid adoption of OpenClaw, an open-source autonomous AI agent platform, is moving beyond social media buzz to directly execute transactions on blockchain networks, prompting both excitement about efficiency and deep concerns over market stability and accountability.
Gold and silver prices plunged to multi-year lows as markets reacted to former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh's nomination, signaling a potential shift toward a more hawkish central bank policy and stronger dollar.
India's government has reaffirmed its stringent cryptocurrency taxation framework in the latest budget, leaving the controversial 30% levy and 1% transaction tax unchanged, dashing industry hopes for reform and cementing a policy that has already driven billions in trading volume offshore.
A quiet crisis is eroding the foundation of U.S. economic decision-making. As key federal data agencies face budget cuts, political pressure, and operational challenges, the resulting information gap could leave policymakers and businesses 'flying blind,' increasing the risks of policy missteps, deeper recessions, and prolonged unemployment.
Blockchain security firm CertiK reports a dramatic spike in cryptocurrency thefts for January 2026, with losses hitting $370.3 million—the highest monthly figure in 11 months. The surge is driven by a mix of sophisticated social engineering attacks and persistent on-chain exploits, highlighting the evolving threats facing the digital asset space.
Citing weak network usage and a need to strengthen its economic model, the IP-centric blockchain Story Protocol has pushed back its major token supply unlock by six months to August 2026, aiming to mitigate sell-off risks and buy time for growth.
Precious metals continue their sharp retreat from January's record highs, with silver leading the decline as market sentiment shifts following key U.S. policy signals.
