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Today so far 2026-09-20 · 06:00 UTC

Global tensions remain high as Houthis claim an attack on Saudi Arabia's capital near Riyadh airport, while the ongoing destruction of cultural heritage during conflicts has sparked calls for justice and accountability. In the United States, economic uncertainties persist as traders face uncertainty over the Fed's next rate move, while Cuba grapples with a major blackout affecting millions of people, and India faces new pressure following Trump signing Russia sanctions legislation.

Are Markets in a Bubble? Top Economists See Strength — With Caveats

Fears of a looming market bubble have returned as stock prices climb and artificial intelligence spending accelerates, but several leading economists argue that the broader economic picture remains…

2026-02-05 · 01:30 UTC
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Telegram's Durov slams Spain's online age verification proposal

2026-02-04 · 21:34

The proposed laws are meant to create a mass-surveillance state and are not about protecting children, Pavel Durov…

U.S. House Passes $1.2T Funding Bill as Bitcoin Drops to $73K During Vote Uncertainty

2026-02-04 · 13:59

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Markets May Misprice Rapid Fed Rate Cuts Under Warsh, Economist Warns

2026-02-04 · 12:05

Markets may be mispricing how sharply U.S.

Gold Prices Rally Amid US-Iran Tensions, Crypto Prices Under Scanner Again

2026-02-04 · 08:52

The US-Iran conflict saw a new incident, following which the market noted a rally for Gold prices.

The US Congress Adopts a Short-Term Budget to Avoid a Prolonged Shutdown

2026-02-04 · 08:10

Billions unlocked in emergency: Congress attempts to revive the American economy. Discover the details in this article.

Senate Democrats Plan Closed-Door Meeting on U.S. Crypto Market Structure

2026-02-04 · 07:35

Senate Democrats have scheduled a private meeting for February 4, 2026, to discuss the structure of the U.S.

CEA Chair Stephen Miran Resigns, Expresses Support for Rate Cuts as Crypto Prices Plunge

2026-02-04 · 06:49

The Council of Economic Advisers (CEA) Chair, Stephen Miran, has resigned from his White House position.

France Considers Restricting VPNs to Support Under-15 Social Media Ban

2026-02-03 · 20:38

A French official said the government is looking at ways to stop the use of VPNs to evade an incoming social media ban…

Trump expected to sign bill to end partial US government shutdown

2026-02-03 · 19:57

The US House of Representatives approved a bill on Tuesday that will fund most of the government through the end of…

Prediction Markets Price a Short 2026 Government Shutdown

2026-02-03 · 19:30

As the United States enters day four of a partial federal government shutdown tied to unresolved funding for Homeland…

Trump Campaign Raised $429 Million Ahead of Midterms

2026-02-03 · 15:15

The Trump campaign raised $429 million ahead of the midterm elections, reflecting an unprecedented flow of political…

Unsealed Epstein Files Reference Michael Saylor and Adam Back

2026-02-03 · 06:25

Newly unsealed records from the U.S.

The Appointment of Kevin Warsh to the Fed Worries the Markets

2026-02-03 · 06:20

Trump finally places his pawn at the Fed: Kevin Warsh.

Trump denies knowledge of Abu Dhabi sheikh‘s $500M stake in WLFI

2026-02-03 · 03:01

The reported World Liberty Financial deal, said to have been made four days before the president’s inauguration, would…

Gold at $20K? Ron Paul Says Fiat Currency Breakdown Makes It Possible

2026-02-02 · 21:30

Ron Paul says the global fiat monetary system is nearing a “climactic end,” warning that soaring debt, currency…

Is Kevin Warsh a Hawk, a Dove, or the Next Volcker? Markets Are About to Find Out

2026-02-02 · 18:05

President Donald Trump has nominated former Federal Reserve governor Kevin Warsh to lead the U.S.

Why India wants the e-rupee to move beyond borders

2026-02-02 · 15:39

India is exploring cross-border use of the e-rupee to reduce payment costs, improve trade settlement efficiency and…

Crude Collapse: Brent Slides to $65 as Geopolitical Risk Premium Evaporates

2026-02-02 · 15:08

Oil prices fell more than 4% on Feb.

OFAC Sanctions Iranian Officials as Crypto Use Gains Traction

2026-02-02 · 10:51

The United States Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has added top Iranian officials…

Gold and Silver Keep Falling as Markets Deal With the Warsh Effect

2026-02-02 · 10:30

Gold and silver, the two main precious metals, continued to slide as the whole sector dipped as markets prepared for…

UAE Intelligence Advisor Firm Buys 49% of Trump-Linked WLF

2026-02-02 · 10:04

Foreign-linked investment in WLF raises conflict-of-interest and national security questions.

Universal Basic Income Ideas Surge as AI-Linked Layoffs Rise

2026-02-02 · 09:30

Universal basic‑income ideas are being considered now that AI‑linked layoffs have become more frequent across high‑tech…

US Inflation Gap Raises Doubts On Monetary Policy

2026-02-02 · 09:30

The official figures of American inflation are directly opposed to those of alternative indicators.

China’s XI Reveals Plans for Yuan to Become ‘Powerful’ and Attain Reserve Currency Status

2026-02-02 · 08:30

China’s President Xi Jinping advocates for a strong currency that will allow the country to challenge the dollar’s…

JPMorgan Sees Gold Topping $8,000 as Private Investors Boost Allocations

2026-02-02 · 02:30

Gold’s rally could push into uncharted territory as investors rethink portfolio defenses, with JPMorgan signaling that…

Alternative inflation data shows sharp cooling in US CPI amid Fed uncertainty

2026-02-01 · 16:24

Real-time Truflation data show US price pressures easing, a shift that could reshape expectations for Fed policy and…

Latam Insights: Venezuelan Oil Flows to the US Again, El Salvador Buys the Gold Dip

2026-02-01 · 12:30

Welcome to Latam Insights, a compilation of the most relevant crypto news from Latin America over the past week.

Silver to $60? Strategist Flags Extreme Valuation Risk

2026-02-01 · 00:30

Silver faces mounting downside risk as extreme valuation signals flash warnings, with intermetal comparisons suggesting…

Citgo’s Venezuelan Crude Purchase Signals a Turn in US Policy

2026-01-31 · 23:30

Following the capture of the President of Venezuela Nicolás Maduro, reports indicate that the U.S.

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