Is Trump Really So Great for Bitcoin?
Crypto bros expect the industry to benefit under the new administration, but it isn’t clear that also means bitcoin itself will benefit.
Stock market today: Indexes fall as Powell says the Fed is in no hurry to cut interest rates
Indexes slipped as traders zeroed in on remarks from Fed Chair Jerome Powell, who said the central bank is in no hurry to cut rates amid a strong economy.
Oil heads for weekly loss as Chinese demand continues to underperform
SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Oil prices fell on Friday on signs demand in China, the world's biggest crude importer, continues to underperform amid its uneven economic recovery. Brent crude futures were down 65 cents, or 0.9%, at $71.91 a barrel by 0450 GMT. "While oil prices have somewhat stabilised around the $71.00 level of support this week, the lack of a concrete bullish catalyst suggests that price recovery remains tepid for now," Yeap Jun Rong, market strategist at IG, said in an email.
Oil Heads for Weekly Drop as Glut Concerns and Dollar Take Toll
(Bloomberg) -- Oil fell, deepening a weekly loss, on the impact from a stronger dollar and concerns that the global market will flip to a glut next year.Most Read from BloombergUnder Trump, Prepare for New US Transportation PrioritiesZimbabwe City of 700,000 at Risk of Running Dry by Year-EndSaudi Neom Gets $3 Billion Loan Guarantee From Italy Export Credit Agency SaceThe Urban-Rural Divide Over Highway Expansion and EmissionsBrent dropped to near $72 a barrel and was down by more than 2% this w
Malaysia Economy Sustains Strong Growth on Investment Surge
(Bloomberg) -- Malaysia’s economy expanded as expected in the third quarter, while remaining on track to meet official forecasts on a surge in investments and increased domestic spending.Most Read from BloombergUnder Trump, Prepare for New US Transportation PrioritiesZimbabwe City of 700,000 at Risk of Running Dry by Year-EndSaudi Neom Gets $3 Billion Loan Guarantee From Italy Export Credit Agency SaceThe Urban-Rural Divide Over Highway Expansion and EmissionsGross domestic product rose 5.3% in
Key Investors Say Bet on These Stocks at Sohn Australia Conference
(Bloomberg) -- Though China’s economy is in a period of transition, the country still offers investment opportunities, Oaktree Capital Management LP’s Howard Marks told attendees at the annual Sohn Australia conference in Adelaide on Friday.Most Read from BloombergUnder Trump, Prepare for New US Transportation PrioritiesZimbabwe City of 700,000 at Risk of Running Dry by Year-EndSaudi Neom Gets $3 Billion Loan Guarantee From Italy Export Credit Agency SaceThe Urban-Rural Divide Over Highway Expan
Digging Crypto With Author Zeke Faux
While the storylines in crypto have gone quieter, coin prices have not.
China’s Steel Output Recovers as Market Responds to Stimulus
(Bloomberg) -- Chinese steel output recovered in October, snapping four months of declines, as sentiment brightens following Beijing’s efforts to rekindle economic growth.Most Read from BloombergUnder Trump, Prepare for New US Transportation PrioritiesZimbabwe City of 700,000 at Risk of Running Dry by Year-EndSaudi Neom Gets $3 Billion Loan Guarantee From Italy Export Credit Agency SaceThe Urban-Rural Divide Over Highway Expansion and EmissionsHealthier margins allowed steelmakers to churn out m
Dollar eyes weekly gain on slower Fed easing, inflation outlook
The dollar was headed for its best week in more than a month on Friday, buoyed by expectations of fewer Federal Reserve rate cuts and the view that Donald Trump's policies could further stoke inflation when he assumes office in January. Fed Chair Jerome Powell said on Thursday the central bank does not need to rush to lower interest rates, citing ongoing economic growth, a solid job market and sticky inflation as reasons for caution against easing policy too quickly. Traders reacted by paring bets of the pace and scale of future U.S. rate cuts, with Fed funds futures now implying just 71 basis points worth of easing by end-2025.
Trump's AG Pick Matt Gaetz Once Proposed Collecting Federal Income Taxes In Bitcoin, Along With Co-sponsoring Bill To Abolish The Fed
President-elect Donald Trump has picked Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) as the nominee for attorney general under the incoming administration. A controversial figure, Gaetz has been known for pushing radical proposals in favor of cryptocurrencies, especially Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC). Don't Miss: Over the last five years, the price of gold has increased by approximately 83% — Investors like Bill O’Reilly and Rudy Giuliani are using this platform to create customized gold IRAs to help shield their savings f