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Markets Brace for Fed Rate Cut as Futures and Prediction Markets Show Near-Certain Trim

According to the CME Fedwatch tool and prediction markets, traders are betting the U.S. Federal Reserve will trim rates tomorrow when the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) gathers. On top…

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DOJ Opens Criminal Probe Into Fed Governor Lisa Cook Over Mortgage Allegations

The U.S. Justice Department has opened a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook over alleged mortgage fraud tied to multiple properties, according to several reports and people familiar…

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Malaysia Central Bank Paper Sparks Debate by Naming XRP and BTC as Monetary Alternatives

A recent working paper from the Central Bank of Malaysia has identified XRP and bitcoin as potential alternatives to traditional monetary and payment systems. Digital Assets Could Replace Bank Deposits…

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Prediction Markets and CME Fedwatch Data Place Sky-High Odds on Fed Rate Cut for September

Amid the pressure President Trump has been piling on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, traders are now leaning heavily toward the idea of a small rate trim. CME’s Fedwatch data…

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$311B Worth of Pillow Gold: Türkiye Household Gold Hoard Dwarfs Central Bank Reserves

Turkish households hold an estimated $311 billion worth of unregistered physical gold outside the formal financial system, a massive stockpile far exceeding the central bank’s official reserves. Beyond Banks: Türkiye…

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