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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.

Federal Reserve’s $2.5 Billion Renovation: Suspicious or Not?

Yesterday, in a historically unprecedented move, Fed Chair Jerome Powell directly addressed the public in a video statement regarding the Department of Justice’s new investigation into the central…

2026-01-13 · 23:10 UTC
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New NYC Mayor Mamdani says he holds no crypto, will not buy Adams' memecoin

2026-01-13 · 21:16

Less than two weeks into office, Zohran Mamdani said ”no” when questioned whether he held any crypto or planned to…

US Inflation Ticks Higher, but Markets See the Fed Sitting on Its Hands

2026-01-13 · 16:05

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Fed and Powell Under Fire, but Some Argue Independence Was Always an Illusion

2026-01-13 · 15:10

Since the Department of Justice (DOJ) opened a probe into the U.S.

World central banks rally behind Powell, stress Fed independence

2026-01-13 · 13:40

Crypto experts say political pressure on the US Federal Reserve could drive volatility, but also shift flows toward…

US Fed Chair Jerome Powell Gets Global Support, No Rate Cut Likely

2026-01-13 · 12:28

The US Fed Chair Jerome Powell has received support from global central bankers.

CFTC Chair Michael Selig launches an Advisory Group to Foster Clarity

2026-01-13 · 12:20

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chairman Michael Selig has made his first major move as the head of the agency.

Ukraine blocks Polymarket, classifies prediction markets as gambling

2026-01-13 · 11:33

The move adds Ukraine to a growing list of countries, including France, Germany, the UK, Italy, Poland, Thailand and…

VanEck Says Policy Clarity Sets Up a Risk-On Q1 for Investors

2026-01-13 · 09:17

The first quarter of next year will be favorable for risk-taking, as van Eck, an international investment management…

US President Donald Trump Imposes 25% Tariff on Iran-Linked Trade, Will Crypto Market Feel the Pinch?

2026-01-13 · 09:13

US President Donald Trump has introduced a new tariff rate of 25%.

Vaneck: Gold to Reach $184K if Adopted as Broad Money

2026-01-13 · 08:30

Vaneck did the math to find the “real price of gold” if it were to reclaim its role as the global reserve asset, given…

UK Lawmakers Push Starmer to Ban Crypto Donations Amid Foreign Interference Fears

2026-01-13 · 07:30

Senior Labour backbenchers are pressuring U.K.

Traders Fair Manila 2026 Returns with Renowned Global Trading Leaders and Industry Innovators

2026-01-13 · 06:48

Traders Fair, one of Asia’s most established financial education and trading exhibitions, is set to return to Manila at…

Gold and Silver Explode to Record Highs as Fed Independence Fears Ignite Safe-Haven Panic

2026-01-13 · 02:30

Gold and silver surged to record territory as fears over U.S.

Robert Kiyosaki Warns Silver Crash Coming as Market Shows Clear Signs of Peaking

2026-01-13 · 00:30

Silver’s rally may be nearing a dangerous peak, with growing speculation and selling pressure signaling a sharp pullback…

Expert Flags Bail-ins, Asset Seizures and Gold Confiscation as Confidence in Banks Erodes

2026-01-12 · 22:05

Precious metals analyst Lynette Zang has warned that the global financial order is shifting away from legal norms toward…

68 Economists Warn EU Will Lose Control of Money Without Digital Euro

2026-01-12 · 18:10

A group of 68 leading economists, featuring well-known figures such as Thomas Piketty, has published an open letter to…

Trump Presses US Oil Expansion Into Venezuela, Signals Exxon Exclusion

2026-01-12 · 15:32

President Donald Trump is pressing major U.S.

Gold, Silver Hit New Highs as Bitcoin Trades Flat Ahead of Key Macroeconomic Events

2026-01-12 · 14:44

Precious metals hit new highs as political pressure on the Federal Reserve spurred a safe-haven rush ahead of critical U.

UK Labour MPs Urge Elections Bill Ban on Crypto Donations Amid Rising Political Funding Concerns

2026-01-12 · 13:35

UK Labour MPs push to block crypto donations to protect election transparency and limit risks tied to foreign funding…

70 economists urge EU to ‘let the public interest prevail’ on digital euro

2026-01-12 · 12:29

Seventy economists urge EU lawmakers to back a public digital euro, warning private stablecoins and foreign payment…

Key Economic Reports This Week—Policy and Fed Signals Ahead

2026-01-12 · 12:04

Financial markets are entering a critical week driven by U.S. economic data and policy signals.

Gold Breaks Records, Dollar Falls After Fed’s Probe Reveal

2026-01-12 · 08:30

Analysts attributed these movements to developing geopolitical events in Venezuela and Iran, and to the DOJ probe into…

DOJ Examines Powell Testimony Amid Fed Renovation Controversy

2026-01-12 · 06:49

Federal prosecutors are reviewing US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s testimony to Congress tied to the Fed’s…

Powell Says DOJ Probe Tied to Trump Pressure Over Fed Rate Cuts

2026-01-12 · 06:35

Jerome Powell, the head of the Federal Reserve, recently criticized the Trump administration following the opening of a…

US government is behind most debanking cases, new research confirms

2026-01-12 · 06:10

Cato Institute analyst Nicholas Anthony argues the US Congress needs to reform the Bank Secrecy Act, repeal…

Federal Reserve Gets Probed by DOJ, Chair Powell Alleges Fed’s Independence Is at Stake

2026-01-12 · 05:24

According to a New York Times report, the probe is related to the renovations that the institution is carrying out…

Fed’s Powell links DOJ probe to his defiance of Trump on rates

2026-01-12 · 02:41

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell says his refusal to drop interest rates led to Donald Trump opening a criminal…

Venezuela Shock Rally, Maduro Removed, and More — Week in Review

2026-01-11 · 12:30

Venezuela Shock Rally, Maduro Removed, Ledger Breach Response, Zcash Team Resigns, and more in this Week in Review.

UBS Predicts Silver Might Reach Triple Digits in 2026

2026-01-11 · 10:30

The bank, one of the largest wealth managers, expects silver to continue rising in 2026, despite the metal experiencing…

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