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CPI Report Sparks Fed Rate Cut Hopes as Inflation Slows to 2.9%

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On Wednesday, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics rolled out its latest consumer-price index (CPI) report, revealing a 2.9% increase over the past 12 months through July—falling just short of economists’ 3% forecast. This data nudged CME futures metrics upward, reflecting growing market sentiment that the latest BLS figures strengthen the case for a Federal … Read more

Arthur Hayes Predicts $100K Bitcoin by Year-End — Expects ‘Glorious’ Crypto Bull Market in 2025 With BTC Reaching $1M

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Bitmex co-founder Arthur Hayes predicts bitcoin will reach $100K by late 2024 and could hit $1 million by 2025. He attributes this to U.S. Treasury liquidity injections and anticipates a “glorious” crypto bull market in 2025. Hayes has outlined various factors driving explosive growth in bitcoin and broader financial markets. Arthur Hayes Predicts Bitcoin Surge … Read more

Tyler Winklevoss Warns Operation Chokepoint 2.0 Remains in Full Swing

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Tyler Winklevoss, co-founder of U.S.-based exchange Gemini and VC firm Winklevoss Capital, has alerted about the ongoing status of Operation Chokepoint 2.0, a plan directed to difficult banking access to crypto companies. Winklevoss’ remarks come after the Federal Reserve found Customers Bank, a crypto-friendly bank, had “deficiencies” in compliance with anti-money laundering requirements. Tyler Winklevoss … Read more

Jamie Dimon Says US Recession Still on the Horizon as JPMorgan Increases Forecast

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JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon reiterated his belief that a recession remains the most likely outcome for the U.S. economy. Dimon pointed to various uncertainties such as geopolitics, housing, and spending. Meanwhile, JPMorgan has raised the likelihood of a U.S. recession this year. Jamie Dimon Maintains Recession Likely for US Economy JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie … Read more