U.S. and Switzerland Reach Trade Deal Reducing Tariffs to 15%
The United States and Switzerland agreed on a framework trade deal that cuts U.S. tariffs on Swiss exports from 39% to 15% and secures $200 billion...
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Insta360 Rewards Employees With Solid Gold Keyboard Keys Worth $45,000
Chinese camera maker Insta360 gifted employees solid gold keyboard keys as annual bonuses, with one 'spacebar' key alone worth about $45,000, symbolizing recognition and stability amid...
Bill Gates Predicts AI Will Cut Workweek to Two Days
Bill Gates says artificial intelligence could replace most jobs within a decade, leading to a two-day workweek and forcing society to rethink the role of human...
Indonesia’s Digital Rupiah Set to Include Bond-Backed Stablecoin Variant
Indonesia’s central bank plans to launch a stablecoin-style companion to the digital rupiah, backed by government bonds, integrating blockchain into its monetary system.
Fed Cuts Interest Rates Again as Shutdown Clouds Economic Outlook
The Federal Reserve lowered its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to a range of 3.75%-4.00%, marking the second consecutive cut this year as economic...
Trump Family’s Crypto Boom Spurs Conflict of Interest Questions
An investigation reveals the Trump family earned nearly $864 million in crypto-related ventures during the first half of 2025, raising ethics concerns amid links to foreign...
Ro Khanna Proposes Ban on Crypto Trading for Trump Family and Federal Officials
Democratic Representative Ro Khanna is introducing legislation to bar the president, congressional members and their families from trading cryptocurrencies, citing mounting concerns about conflicts of interest...
Mike Selig Nominated for CFTC Chair Amid Crypto Oversight Surge
President Donald Trump has nominated Mike Selig to become the next chair of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), signaling an imminent shift in crypto regulation...
Canada Preps Stablecoin Regulations Ahead of 2026 Federal Budget
Canada’s federal government is set to introduce a comprehensive regulatory regime for stablecoins in its next budget, signalling a structural shift toward digital-asset payment infrastructure.
U.S. Inflation Holds at 3% in September Despite Market Hopes for Cooling
The U.S. Consumer Price Index rose 3% year-over-year in September, maintaining pressure on household budgets and complicating the outlook for future interest-rate cuts.
HSBC Expects Gold’s ‘Bull Wave’ to Reach $5,000 an Ounce in 2026
HSBC has joined a growing number of major banks forecasting gold at $5,000 per ounce by 2026, as geopolitical tensions, central bank demand, and policy uncertainty...
Gold’s Market Value Surpasses $30 Trillion for the First Time in History
Gold’s global market capitalization has surpassed $30 trillion for the first time ever, fueled by record prices above $4,280 per ounce and sustained safe-haven demand amid...