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Key Lessons from Jerome Powell’s Federal Reserve Leadership as He Steps Down
Markets & Macro

Key Lessons from Jerome Powell’s Federal Reserve Leadership as He Steps Down

Jerome Powell’s eight-year leadership at the Federal Reserve was marked by crises including a pandemic and high inflation, shaping economic policy and institutional independence.

Trump Family Trust Disclosed Major Crypto-Linked Stock Purchases in Early 2026
Crypto & Fintech

Trump Family Trust Disclosed Major Crypto-Linked Stock Purchases in Early 2026

The Trump family trust completed hundreds of millions in stock trades in Q1 2026, including significant acquisitions of crypto and fintech companies amid regulatory shifts.

Global Stocks Retreat as Rising Oil and Bond Yields Stir Market Concerns Amid Iran Conflict
Markets & Macro

Global Stocks Retreat as Rising Oil and Bond Yields Stir Market Concerns Amid Iran Conflict

Global equity markets fell from recent highs, led by technology shares, as surging oil prices and rising bond yields sparked fears of worsening inflation tied to the ongoing Iran conflict.

Strive Launches Daily Dividends for SATA Bitcoin Stock to Rival Strategy’s STRC
Markets & Macro

Strive Launches Daily Dividends for SATA Bitcoin Stock to Rival Strategy’s STRC

Strive transforms its SATA preferred stock into a daily-dividend Bitcoin treasury product, offering faster payouts and a higher yield compared to Strategy’s STRC preferred stock.

Illicit Crypto Funds Reach Record $75 Billion as On-Chain Crime Grows
Crypto & Fintech

Illicit Crypto Funds Reach Record $75 Billion as On-Chain Crime Grows

Despite rising illicit activity pushing on-chain crypto crime to an all-time high, improved security measures are restricting criminals’ ability to launder funds into fiat currencies.

The Emerging Inflation Wave Challenges Federal Reserve’s Policy Options
Markets & Macro

The Emerging Inflation Wave Challenges Federal Reserve’s Policy Options

Rising producer prices signal a new inflation surge, but soaring national debt restricts the Federal Reserve’s ability to raise interest rates.

Alberta and Ottawa to Announce New Industrial Carbon Pricing Agreement
Trade & Tariffs

Alberta and Ottawa to Announce New Industrial Carbon Pricing Agreement

Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith are set to unveil a plan raising Alberta’s industrial carbon price, aiming to reshape climate policy and pipeline development.

Purdue Startup Novin AgriTech Secures Federal Grant to Enhance Wheat Crop Efficiency
Markets & Macro

Purdue Startup Novin AgriTech Secures Federal Grant to Enhance Wheat Crop Efficiency

Novin AgriTech, a Purdue University–backed startup, received federal funding to advance gene-editing technology aimed at improving nitrogen use and resilience in wheat crops.

World of Hyatt Offers 20% Bonus on Purchased Points Through Late July
Markets & Macro

World of Hyatt Offers 20% Bonus on Purchased Points Through Late July

Between mid-May and late July, World of Hyatt is running a promotion granting a 20% bonus on purchased points, potentially lowering the cost per point to 2.17 cents.

Trump Caught Glancing at Xi Jinping’s Notes During State Dinner, Rubio Reacts Uncomfortably
Defense & Security

Trump Caught Glancing at Xi Jinping’s Notes During State Dinner, Rubio Reacts Uncomfortably

During a high-profile state dinner in Beijing, Donald Trump was seen trying to peek at Chinese President Xi Jinping’s documents, prompting social media backlash and an awkward glance from Marco Rubio.