Category: Markets

Goldman Sachs has made a significant revision to its US Treasury yield forecasts, lowering expectations on the 2-year and 10-year Treasury yields.  In a July 3 report, Goldman’s strategists, including George Cole, projected that the 2-year yield would finish 2025 at 3.45%, and the 10-year yield at 4.20%, down from their previous forecast of 3.85%...

Artificial intelligence (AI) stocks have become some of the best performers in the market recently, delivering explosive gains and attracting widespread attention. As AI continues to redefine industries, two companies are emerging as key players in the space: Nvidia and Meta Platforms.  Both companies are making massive investments into AI, but each has its unique...

Japan’s economy, the fourth-largest in the world, is facing a troubling challenge. In May 2025, real wages in Japan fell at the fastest pace in nearly two years.  This decline is largely driven by persistent inflation, which continues to outstrip wage growth, threatening the purchasing power of Japanese households. The data points to a broader...

Gold has been facing pressure recently, with investors closely monitoring developments in US trade policy and the performance of the US dollar. The precious metal has edged lower as the US President signaled the potential imposition of an additional 10% tariff on countries aligned with the BRICS group of nations.  As the US navigates complex...

In a bid to stave off the looming threat of a punitive 36% tariff on its exports to the United States, Thailand has turned to trade concessions in hopes of reaching a compromise. This high-stakes negotiation between the two countries centers around increasing market access for US farm and industrial goods, energy imports, and even...

Tensions between China and the European Union are escalating ahead of a major EU-China summit. In response to EU restrictions on Chinese medical devices, China has restricted EU companies from bidding on public procurement contracts for certain medical devices while allowing local Chinese production to continue.  This move signals defiance as both sides prepare for...

In a surprising move that has captured the attention of financial analysts and crypto enthusiasts alike, Nano Labs, a Nasdaq-listed chipmaker based in Hong Kong, recently purchased $50 million worth of Binance Coin (BNB).  The company, which is better known for its semiconductor innovations, now holds 74,315 BNB, acquired through an over-the-counter deal at an...

On July 4, 2025, the Bank of Canada made a bold move toward digital currency adoption by releasing a new research paper that discusses the feasibility of a retail central bank digital currency (CBDC). This proposal centers on a digital Canadian dollar designed for everyday transactions.  The model, known as OpenCBDC 2PC, has been developed...

A Rough Ride for NEAR Protocol Amid Institutional Push The world of cryptocurrencies is never without its ups and downs, and this past week, NEAR Protocol experienced a significant setback. On July 5, 2025, NEAR-USD dropped 5.42%, reaching a low of $2.170 from a high of $2.294 just two days earlier. This price action came...

Ondo Finance, a leader in tokenization technology, has made a significant move in the financial markets by acquiring Oasis Pro, a regulated broker-dealer, ATS (Alternative Trading System), and transfer agent (TA) in the U.S.  This acquisition, announced on July 4, 2025, is set to fuel Ondo’s expansion into tokenized securities, giving the platform the regulatory...