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FTX Payouts, U.S. Tariffs, Nonfarm Payrolls: Crypto Week Ahead

Your look at what's coming in the week starting Sept. 29

FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried (Nikhilesh De/CoinDesk)

Markets

Fed Speakers, U.S. PCE, Hedera Upgrade: Crypto Week Ahead

Your look at what's coming in the week starting Sept. 22

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Markets

Fed Rate Decision, MKR-SKY Conversion Deadline: Crypto Week Ahead

Your look at what's coming in the week starting Sept. 15

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell walks with Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda in Grand Teton National Park

Markets

Yen-Backed Stablecoin Can’t Come at a Better Time as BOJ Seen Raising Rates

Top bankers and economists expect the BOJ to hike rates in the fourth quarter, boosting the appeal of yen and yen-backed assets.

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda (Tomohiro Ohsumi/Getty Images)

Markets

Volatility Vanishes Across Markets as Traders Brace for Powell's Jackson Hole Speech

The decline in volatility across asset classes likely reflects expectations for easy monetary policy and economic stability; however, some analysts are warning of potential downside risks.

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell speaks during a news conference

Markets

Mag 7 Plans to 'FOMO' Into $650B Tech Investment Despite Trump's U.S. Manufacturing Push

The Mag 7 firms are expected to spend $650 billion in capex and R&D this year, an amount bigger than the U.K. government’s annual public investments.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang (BagoGames/Flickr)

Markets

Japan's Surging 30-Year Yield Is Flashing Warning Sign for Risk Assets: Macro Markets

Market concerns about fiscal policy and upcoming elections may be contributing to the rise in bond yields.

Japan (Unsplash)

Finance

U.S. Recession Odds on Polymarket Plunge to 22% as Trade Tensions Cool

Perceived odds of a U.S. recession peaked at 66% back in April as Wall Street banks were raising red flags, yet they have since plunged as trade negotiations advanced.

Odds of a US recession in 2025 chart (Polymarket)

Markets

A Major Currency Outpaces Bitcoin With More Possible Momentum Ahead: Macro Markets

As U.S. fiscal fears mount and ECB rate cuts near their end, the euro’s surprising rally is forcing global investors to rethink their dollar bets.

Euros (B.Stefanov/Shutterstock)