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Federal Reserve policy statement watchers were on high alert Monday as gold prices slipped on a stronger dollar and tentative signs of easing U.S.-China trade tensions. The moves came ahead of a pivotal midweek decision that could reset interest-rate expectations into year-end. Spot gold fell 0.7% to $4,082.77 per ounce as of 01:58 GMT, while U.S. gold futures for December delivery shed 1% to $4,095.80. The greenback climbed to a more-than-two-week high against the yen, lifting the cost of bullion for buyers outside the United States and adding pressure to the metal’s early session tone. Market attention also turned to…
Federal Reserve rate cut expectations surged Friday after a tamer U.S. inflation report for September injected optimism into markets and powered a broad rally. Traders are now betting on a Federal Reserve rate cut at the October meeting, scheduled for later this week, with another move likely in December if growth holds steady and prices keep easing. The S&P 500, Nasdaq Composite, and Dow Jones Industrial Average each gained about 2% on the week, with the Dow closing above 47,000 for the first time. The upside followed fresh evidence that price pressures are not surprising to the upside anymore and…
Apple Hospitality REIT closed at $11.67, and the debate over value is heating up. Apple Hospitality REIT has underperformed this year, yet a fresh fair value mark of $13.60 implies potential upside as investors reassess fundamentals across lodging REITs. Shares remain down nearly 23% year-to-date, and the 1-year total shareholder return sits at about -15.5%. Even so, five-year holders have enjoyed an almost 50% total return, a reminder that patient ownership in the lodging space can still pay off despite recent turbulence. With the stock trading below many analyst targets and a widely watched fair value estimate, the question facing…
Bitcoin miners pivot to AI as a wave of new deals, retrofits and long-term contracts turns power-rich mining campuses into high-performance computing hubs. The shift is accelerating as investors reward companies that can deliver energy, land and data center expertise to AI clients faster than Big Tech can add new capacity. Miners such as IREN (IREN), Riot Platforms (RIOT), TeraWulf (WULF) and Cipher Mining (CIFR) are committing acreage, substations and data halls to artificial intelligence and high-performance computing (HPC). CleanSpark (CLSK) joined the movement this week, while Galaxy Digital (GLXY) is transforming its Texas Helios site into an AI/HPC hub…
Tesla Cybertruck inventory is under fresh scrutiny as vehicles have been spotted heading to SpaceX facilities in Texas and to xAI operations, igniting debate over whether this is a savvy logistics move, a testbed deployment, or a response to softer‑than‑expected consumer demand. The company frames the shift as part of a sustainability push across Elon Musk’s ecosystem, while observers are parsing what it means for sales traction, production cadence, and investor confidence. “I love seeing the combustion fleets of Tesla and SpaceX replaced by Cybertrucks,” wrote Wes Morrill, chief engineer for the Cybertruck program, endorsing the internal rollout. Yet details…
Mutuum Finance presale is gaining momentum in 2025, with the project reporting $17.75 million raised in Phase 6 at a token price of $0.035 and more than 17,370 holders participating. The DeFi initiative, which trades under the ticker MUTM, is drawing attention for its dual‑lending approach, security posture, and near‑term roadmap that includes a Q4 2025 testnet. Analysts cited by industry outlets project that MUTM could reach $0.21 by mid‑2026, pointing to the platform’s blend of technology, structured phases, and incentives. While projections are not guarantees, the interest in early presale phases underscores how a clear utility pitch and measured…
Nigeria crypto capital requirements are getting a serious rethink. A key House of Representatives committee signaled support for a tiered, risk-based framework that could lower barriers for startup exchanges and blockchain service providers while tightening safeguards where consumer funds are at stake. In a televised interview, Hon. Ului Bameishu, chair of the House Committee on Cryptocurrency and Point‑of‑Sale (POS), said the current approach risks “strangling innovation” without delivering commensurate investor protection. He argued that rules should be calibrated to the risks of each business model, especially given that many local firms provide technology only and do not custody client assets.…
Fed interest rate decision headlines a pivotal stretch for markets as the central bank meets midweek and a wave of mega-cap tech earnings lands within hours of the policy call. With a government shutdown limiting official statistics, investors will be leaning even more on the Fed’s statement, Chair Jerome Powell’s press conference and guidance from the Magnificent Seven to set the tone into month-end. Stocks enter the week with momentum after all three major U.S. indexes advanced and the Dow closed above 47,000 for the first time. Futures markets largely expect a quarter-point cut on Wednesday, while traders parse how…
American entrepreneurs moving abroad are suddenly a front-burner topic, with a global HSBC report indicating that more than half of founders are weighing a move for themselves and their businesses. It is a striking data point for a nation long considered the world’s startup engine, yet it lands alongside equally powerful facts: the U.S. still ranks among the top destinations for global founders seeking capital, scale and legal certainty. The tension is real. Economic pressures, regulatory complexity and shifting global dynamics are prompting some founders to explore tax-friendly hubs and closer proximity to fast-growing markets. At the same time, new…
Mutuum Finance presale is drawing fresh attention as the project moves from concept to code with a phased roadmap and an upcoming V1 testnet. In a market pivoting back to fundamentals, the DeFi lender has emphasized visible progress—audited contracts, scheduled milestones and community transparency—over hype. According to a project update and a press release dated Oct. 25, 2025, Mutuum is building a decentralized lending and borrowing protocol on Ethereum that pairs a pooled market for blue-chip tokens with a custom peer-to-peer venue for niche assets. The first public milestone is a V1 rollout on the Sepolia testnet in Q4 2025,…