Cryptocurrency & Blockchain - Visa supports four stablecoins across four different blockchains [1] - Truth Social partners to launch the world's first social media prediction market platform [1] Macroeconomics & Monetary Policy - Trump urges the Federal Reserve to quickly lower interest rates [1]

US Federal Reserve officials are preparing to decide whether to keep lowering interest rates or hold them steady. The government shutdown makes that task more complicated https://t.co/RQstQ1HBRv ...

The Bank of Canada is likely to cut interest rates to support an economy hurt by US tariffs, as Prime Minister Mark Carney finalizes a stimulative budget to spur growth https://t.co/84FdyoyJZs ...

US Deficit and Economic Policy - Bridgewater founder Ray Dalio discussed the US deficit as a "ticking time bomb" [2] - The US government's policy is a bet on growth, aiming to stimulate growth and lower interest rates to reduce debt service costs [2][3] - Tariff revenue is estimated to be $300-400 billion annually, while spending is approximately $7 trillion and revenue is $5 trillion [2] - Lowering interest rates is intended to stimulate growth and asset prices, while also lowering the cost of debt service [3] Economic Disparity and Technological Impact - There's a significant economic divide, with the top 1-10% (tech and AI-sensitive) performing well, while the bottom 60% (with low reading levels) are becoming less productive [4][5] - The economy and markets cannot be viewed as a whole due to the growing wealth gap, which is also seen in the UK and France [5][6] - Wealth creation is shifting from income to unicorn creation, impacting income taxes and leading to potential relocation issues [7] Political Conflict and Uncertainty - The democratic system is facing challenges with political conflict between the left and right, impacting compromise and cooperation [10] - Political conflict creates uncertainties about taxes, living locations, and investment decisions, contributing to the appeal of gold [11][12]

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell speaks to reporters after the central bank releases its decision on short-term interest rates. #Fed #JeromePowell #WSJ ...

🇺🇸FOMC: Jerome Powell and the Federal Reserve will make a decision on interest rates later this week.What do you think they'll decide on? https://t.co/AfNMpNhwVn ...

The RBA will have to decide whether to lower interest rates further to support the labor market or stand pat to maintain downward pressure on inflation, Reserve Bank Governor Michele Bullock said https://t.co/BF2uUR5gQP ...

I sat down with @jvisserlabs to discuss $TSLA robo-taxis, inflation, interest rates, and the U.S.–China trade dynamic.Jordi also shares how he’s positioning his portfolio, and what Bitcoin, gold, and market psychology reveal about where asset prices are headed next.Enjoy!YouTube: https://t.co/qhEwossRzsSpotify: https://t.co/U40vQGlzcLApple: https://t.co/IQ9Ty2vfriTIMESTAMPS:0:00 - Intro0:45 - Tesla and the rise of robotaxis14:39 - How AI, abundance, and bitcoin connect20:11 - Generational divide and governm ...

I bond interest rates adjust every six months, and the inflation reading released Friday allows us to calculate what your next rate will be on existing bonds. https://t.co/MVoNfOu8p2 ...

When Fed officials meet next week to decide whether to cut interest rates again, they’ll also face a growing question — how soon to stop shrinking the bank’s $6.6 trillion securities portfolio https://t.co/ZO7LLZj8E4 ...