Over the last two weeks, non-fungible token (NFT) sales have enjoyed steady week-over-week increases. However, when we compare the numbers from September to August, the story takes a different turn. Data from Cryptoslam.io reveals that September saw a 47.9% drop in total digital collectible sales compared to the previous month. NFT Market Faces Continued Decline […]
Rising Yield Curve and Jobs Miss Add to Economic Jitters, Stocks and Bitcoin Slide
Equities kicked off Friday on a quiet note, with little movement as the latest U.S. labor market report unveiled a softer-than-anticipated addition of 142,000 jobs for August. The data only adds to growing recession concerns, layering on top of several earlier signs hinting at an economic slowdown. Meanwhile, the 10-2 year Treasury yield spread has […]
PCE Report Triggers Gold Slide, Analyst Warns Fed Rate Cut Could Deepen Losses
On Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, gold experienced a decline in value, coinciding with the U.S. Commerce Department’s release of the personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index data. The PCE climbed by 2% in July, aligning perfectly with market expectations. During the day, gold hit a low of $ 2,495, but it later bounced back, …
Bets on Harris Slide in Predictions Market After Her Price Controls Plan Sparks Controversy
In a twist of political fortunes, Vice President Kamala Harris, who had been leading in the race against former President Donald Trump for the 2024 election, saw her odds dip significantly after rolling out her economic plans. Over the past 72 hours on Polymarket, her chances have taken a hit, dropping four percentage points, while […]
Crypto-Related Stocks Slide Amid Global Market Turmoil
U.S. equities have joined the global downturn, following sharp declines across Asia and Europe, with Japan’s Nikkei suffering significant losses. By 11:15 a.m. EDT on Monday, the five major U.S. stock indices had fallen between 2.5% and 4.5%. This market turmoil has extended to crypto-related stocks such as Microstrategy’s MSTR and Coinbase’s COIN. The primary […]