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U.S. Job Growth Declined Significantly in June with 57,000 New Positions
The U.S. added only 57,000 jobs in June, falling short of expectations and impacting Federal Reserve rate hike prospects.
Mercation Admin1 min - Macro
UN Warns of Rising Inequality Due to AI
The UN warns that AI advancements may increase global inequality, highlighting risks of concentration in technology and access disparities.
Mercation Admin2 min - Macro
Soybean Fascism
Yudkowsky and Soares propose extreme measures to mitigate AI risks, including international oversight and potential destruction of rogue data centers.
Mercation Admin2 min - Macro
Analysts See Risks to Financial System from AI Boom
The BIS warns that the AI investment boom, which supported the economy in 2025, now poses macro-financial risks, including debt and inflation concerns.
Mercation Admin2 min - Macro
Kevin Warsh's Initial Fed Meeting Focuses on Communication Strategy
Kevin Warsh's first meeting as Fed Chairman focuses on communication strategy, with expectations of a more hawkish tone amidst inflation concerns.
Mercation Admin2 min - Macro
China's Central Bank Calls for Monitoring Stablecoins' Role in Payments
The PBOC has called for closer monitoring of stablecoins' impact on the global monetary system and cross-border payments, emphasizing a need for safer payment infrastructures.
Mercation Admin2 min - Macro
U.S. Government Invests $2 Billion in Quantum Computing Amid Defense Shortcomings
The U.S. invests over $2 billion in quantum computing to enhance cybersecurity against potential cryptographic threats.
Mercation Admin3 min - Macro
U.S. Inflation Aligns with Projections, Strengthening Fed's Stance on Rates
U.S. inflation data meets expectations, influencing Fed's interest rate decisions and impacting Bitcoin trading.
Mercation Admin1 min - Macro
BlackRock warns of potential energy crisis as May CPI indicates rising inflation
BlackRock warns of a potential energy crisis linked to U.S.-Iran tensions, with May CPI expected to rise significantly, indicating persistent inflation.
Mercation Admin1 min - Macro
U.S. Job Growth Exceeds Expectations, Paving the Way for Fed Rate Increases
U.S. job growth in May exceeded expectations, with 172,000 new jobs added, influencing financial markets and raising prospects for Fed rate hikes.
Mercation Admin1 min - Macro
PCE, Jobless Claims, and Housing Data Challenge Fed Rate Cut Expectations
Key U.S. economic data this week could influence the Federal Reserve's rate cut decisions, amid rising inflation concerns.
Mercation Admin1 min - Macro
ECB Opposes Support for Euro Stablecoins
The ECB has raised alarms about euro stablecoins, warning they could destabilize bank lending and complicate interest rate management.
Aisha Patel2 min