Bitcoin’s price volatility continues amidst U.S. debt ceiling uncertainty
The U.S. treasury's checkbook crisis: Investors brace for potential default, widening yields on short-term treasuries.
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Fed balance sheet declines for fourth consecutive week – down $141B
Tackling inflation: uncovering the Fed's $141 billion balance sheet reduction and its implications on liquidity.
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The central banks’ dilemma: inflation, stagflation, and the cryptocurrency response in today’s economy
Central banks' dilemma: unveiling the risks of stagflation as inflation surges and economic demand stalls.
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Global shift away from the US dollar prompts offloading of US treasuries
Japan and China lead trend of selling off US treasuries
Macro
Inflation woes continue for UK; BOE faces tough decisions
U.K. inflation continues to hit historic highs — putting further pressure on policymakers. Bank of England faces tough road ahead.
Macro
Banks face further pressure as front end of the yield curve surges past 5%
Both the six-month and three-month T-Bill is above 5% for the first time in 16 years — putting further pressure on banks.
Bitcoin
Is the rise in Bitcoin and gold price foreshadowing further debasement?
The U.S treasury general account balance continues to sink, dropping $50B this week, now below $100B.
Macro
CPI beats expectations; Bitcoin trading over $30k
CPI YOY came in at 5.0% and Bitcoin reacts positively on the news
Macro
S&P 500 index, Bitcoin show further signs of decoupling as tech stocks prop up index
Roughly 93% of the 7% increase in the S&P 500 has been driven by seven tech stocks in 2023
Macro
Jobs report fuels speculation of impending interest rate hike
Fed Funds Rate would surpass 5% if FOMC announces 25 basis point rate hike
Macro
No more rate hikes: Markets believe the Fed rate pause is nigh
The market is pricing in no more rate hikes this year, with less than a 50% chance of 25bps hike in May
Macro
Gold breaks out to new highs as US economy starts to slow down
US labor market suffers sharp decline in demand as companies brace for economic slowdown, gold jumps to new highs
Macro
Lumber to gold ratio breaks down, suggesting a risk-off environment
Lumber to gold ratio breakdown a reliable predictor of stock market downturns