Following the announcement that President Joe Biden will withdraw from the 2024 election, the prediction market Polymarket now indicates an 81% probability that Vice President Kamala Harris will be the Democratic nominee at the upcoming national convention. Polymarket Shows Kamala Harris as Democratic Favorite On Sunday afternoon, President Biden declared he would not seek re-election […]
US Inflation Eases With 0.1% Drop in June; Biden Faces Gas Reserve Accusations
The U.S. consumer price index (CPI) fell by 0.1% in June. The decline, primarily due to reduced gasoline prices, brought the annual inflation rate to its lowest in over three years. This news comes after U.S. President Joe Biden was accused of tapping into gasoline reserves ahead of the election to gain favor with voters. […]
Fed Chair Powell Reveals No Contact With Biden in 2 Years Amid Economic Challenges
Amid swirling speculation in Washington D.C. about whether President Joe Biden will seek reelection in 2024 and questions about who really governs the nation, Fed Chair Jerome Powell disclosed that he hasn’t spoken with the U.S. President for over two years. “When any President calls you, you come and you meet, but that hasn’t happened […]
Tech Coalition Urges Biden to Lead on Cryptocurrency Regulation
In a recent letter to U.S. President Joe Biden, the Chamber of Progress, a tech industry coalition, called for comprehensive cryptocurrency regulation. The group emphasized the importance of a clear regulatory framework for digital assets, highlighting the potential benefits for both investors and the U.S. economy. Chamber of Progress to Biden: Seize Opportunity for Comprehensive […]
Polymarket Odds of Biden Dropping Out Spike to 61% After Pelosi Urges 2024 Decision
On Wednesday, former U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi urged President Joe Biden to decide soon on whether to run, stating that “time is running short.” Following this, Polymarket bets surged to 61% in the afternoon, reflecting the odds of Biden stepping down. Currently, those odds have slightly decreased to 59%. Biden’s Drop-Out Odds Surge During […]