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The world is heading toward a financial crisis – the state of US politics has left us ill-prepared

Trump’s second term has revealed that Washington’s policy response to such a crisis will be misguided and full of chaos

The Guardian - US · May 25

Gold & silver ready for next big leg up? 360 ONE Asset’s Rahul Khetawat shares tactical allocation strategy

Gold and silver are consolidating after hitting record highs, with a healthy pause expected rather than a structural reversal. The US Federal Reserve's rate cycle, central bank buying, and geopolitical tensions are key triggers. An optimal 12-15% allocation to precious metals is recommended for de-risking portfolios.

The Economic Times · May 25

US Stock Market: Bond market pressure tests Trump as Iran conflict fuels yield surge

Rising U.S. Treasury yields and surging oil prices are creating economic risks for the White House, impacting inflation and consumer borrowing costs. Market anxiety intensified amid geopolitical tensions with Iran, complicating the Federal Reserve's inflation concerns and potentially affecting the November midterm elections.

The Economic Times · May 25

Fed stalwart Claudia Sahm fears Kevin Warsh's policies could undo 20 years of policy progress

"That progression has happened over 20 years at the Fed and it's going to be near impossible and probably very misguided to put the cat back in the bag."

Fortune · May 23

Bitcoin faces fresh selling pressure despite U.S.-Iran easing; over $400 million liquidated in 1 day

Bitcoin and Ethereum extended losses as macroeconomic concerns, ETF outflows and geopolitical uncertainty weighed on investor sentiment. More than $400 million in leveraged crypto positions were liquidated, while analysts warned markets could remain volatile amid inflation worries and shifting Federal Reserve expectations.

The Economic Times · May 23

Wall Street Week Ahead: Soaring stocks could face rocky patch as earnings wind down, yields perk up

US stocks face potential headwinds as a strong earnings season concludes. Investors are shifting focus to rising inflation and bond yields, with the PCE price index due Thursday. Futures now price in a potential Fed rate hike later in 2026, a stark contrast to earlier expectations. Key reports from Salesforce…

The Economic Times · May 23

New US Fed chair says he will be 'reform-oriented'

WASHINGTON - New US Federal Reserve Chair vowed to be "reform-oriented" as he was sworn in at the White House on Friday, with President Donald Trump insisting the central bank chief would be "totally independent."

Bangkok Post · May 22

Stocks Settle Higher on Iran Peace Hopes and Tech Strength

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Friday closed up +0.37%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.58%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.42%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) rose +0.35%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Barchart · May 22

Dow Hits New High as Warsh Takes Fed Oath: Stock Market Today

President Donald Trump welcomed Fed Chair Kevin Warsh the same way President Ronald Reagan welcomed Fed Chair Alan Greenspan.

Kiplinger · May 22

Dollar Erases Early Gains as US Consumer Sentiment Sinks

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Friday gave up an early advance and finished little changed. The dollar was pressured on Friday after the University of Michigan’s May US consumer sentiment index was revised downward to a record low. Also, Friday’s rally in stocks curbed liquidity demand for the dollar....

Barchart · May 22