Japan's Yield Surge Rattles Markets, Bitcoin Braces for Impact
Japanese bond yields hit multi-decade highs, pressuring yen carry trades and raising questions about Bitcoin's vulnerability to a stronger yen.
01/09/2026 21:4113 min read
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Kiyosaki's $1.2 Billion Debt Tied to Real Estate, Not Bitcoin
Robert Kiyosaki's $1.2 billion debt is secured by apartment buildings, not his Bitcoin or gold. His personal share is far lower.
01/09/2026 21:4110 min read
USD Gains, Oil Surges Above $90 as US-Iran Conflict Reignites
The dollar rose across the board, Treasury yields increased, and stocks fell as renewed US-Iran fighting pushed crude above $90, adding to inflation concerns.
01/09/2026 21:2120 min read
RBNZ rate hike anticipated as Australian GDP data due
RBNZ rate hike widely expected; Australian Q2 GDP data due with focus on trade and inventories.
01/09/2026 20:318 min read
Bitcoin Posts Third-Hottest August on Record, Sidestepping Usual Summer Slide
Bitcoin returned 25% in August, its third-best August ever, as Treasury debt moves and Trump's backing for the Clarity Act boosted sentiment.
01/09/2026 19:288 min read
10-year yield climbs to 4.80% as bond bears gain control
The 10-year yield hit 4.80%, just shy of the Jan 2025 high, as the bond bears' breakout above 4.75% targets 5%.
01/09/2026 19:213 min read
Carney: Trade Talks Only When US Drops Memes
Canadian PM Carney demands US stop memes before trade talks resume. Retaliatory tariffs set for Sept 8.
01/09/2026 19:159 min read
US dollar reaches fresh highs against major peers
US dollar strengthens to new highs against major currencies, supported by rising oil and yields amid Middle East tensions after Trump said US strikes Iran.
01/09/2026 18:223 min read
Gold tumbles nearly $100, slips to lowest since August 18
Gold lost nearly $100, dropping to $4353 and its lowest level since August 18, as sellers broke through key support.
01/09/2026 17:235 min read
Bessent stresses monetary policy communication after BOJ meeting
Bessent stressed monetary policy communication and backed Japan's yen steps. Also commented on Fed; crude oil rose on Iran attack.
01/09/2026 16:324 min read
Ethereum Rally Under Scrutiny as Short-Term Cooling Meets Structural Strength
Ethereum fell 3.7% from August high as short-term ETF inflows slowed and whale selling emerged, but long-term structural indicators remain supportive.
01/09/2026 16:2611 min read
Bessent: Japan's economic moves are appropriate
Bessent said Japan is taking right steps for its economy; G20 discussed growth and trade protection. Xi-Trump meeting set for Sept 2026.
01/09/2026 15:123 min read
Carney: Canada never believed trade deal existed with US
Carney said Canada never believed it had a trade deal with the US and criticized US officials' insults.
01/09/2026 14:536 min read
US construction spending fell 0.5% in July, missing expectations
US construction spending dropped 0.5% in July, worse than the expected flat reading. Residential construction led the decline.
01/09/2026 14:415 min read
US manufacturing growth slips in August as ISM PMI misses estimates
US manufacturing ISM PMI fell to 54.6 in August, missing the 55.2 estimate, with most components weakening.
01/09/2026 14:318 min read