Author: Adrian Blake

Key takeaways China remains a dominant force in the global economy, but its economy faces significant headwinds. The country’s real gross domestic product (GDP) growth, a common economic activity measure, once in double digits during the 2000s, slowed to 4.8% (year-over year) in 2025’s third quarter.1 China continues to serve as a major global trading partner, the size of its economy ranking second in the world only to the United States.2 administration reframed U.S.-China trade relations by imposing escalating on Chinese imports. After several rounds of negotiations, the two countries reached a one-year trade agreement on November 1, stabilizing trade relations into…

In today’s crypto market news, there’s a weird and interesting blend of signals coming from the institutional space, especially with BlackRock, JP Morgan, and a series of new Russia crypto policy changes all landing at once. BlackRock and Fidelity keep grocery shopping Bitcoin during a sale. JP Morgan is suddenly speaking about crypto as if it’s part of the traditional macro tool kit, and Russia is loosening the screws on access to crypto-linked products. All of that together paints a far different picture than what most people expected even a few months ago. Blackrock and Fidelity Continue Their Crypto Buying…

Gold retreated sharply on Friday, trading around $4,100 per ounce after sliding as low as $4,032 earlier in the session, as a chorus of cautious Federal Reserve officials poured cold water on expectations for a December interest rate cut. The 1.5% decline marked a dramatic reversal from the three-week highs reached earlier in the week, with bullion struggling to maintain momentum amid a recovering US dollar and rapidly shifting monetary policy expectations. Fed Officials Strike Hawkish Tone, Stunning Markets The catalyst for Friday’s selloff was a coordinated push-back from multiple Federal Reserve officials who signaled there is no urgency to…

Bitcoin is under heavy pressure today as a sharp wave of liquidations and rising fear in the market pushed the price down to 95,450 dollars, slipping almost 3 percent in the last 24 hours. The move comes after BTC briefly tested the 99K region but failed to hold momentum, triggering a cascade of long liquidations across major exchanges. Over 1.06 Billion Dollars Liquidated in 24 Hours According to the liquidation heatmap, the market saw a massive 1.06 billion dollars in total liquidations in just one day.Out of this: This imbalance confirms one thing. The market was heavily long-biased, and the…

Bitcoin slipped below the key $100,000 level on Thursday, triggering a wave of volatility across the crypto market and forcing hundreds of thousands of traders out of their positions. The move marks one of the most aggressive intraday downturns in recent weeks as liquidity thins and leveraged bets unravel. BTC Drops to $99,820 as Selling Momentum Accelerates On the daily chart, Bitcoin fell to $99,820, down 1.67% on the day. The drop pushed BTC below its 9-day EMA (103,252), signaling weakening buyer strength and the possibility of further downside if bulls fail to reclaim the psychological barrier at $100,000. Volume…

China’s Singles’ Day shopping festival — the world’s largest retail event — recorded slower growth this year, reflecting a shift toward frugal spending as households cut back amid the country’s sluggish economic recovery. According to early data from Chinese research firm Syntun, total sales across all e-commerce platforms reached 1.695 trillion yuan (≈ $238 billion), marking a 14.2% year-on-year increase. While still sizable, this is significantly below the 26.6% surge recorded in 2024, underscoring a consumer base increasingly focused on essential and value-driven purchases. Shoppers Pull Back, Becoming “More Rational” The report noted that Chinese consumers have become “more rational…

Key Takeaways Analysts at Bernstein maintain their bullish stance on Circle despite a 12.2% stock decline following strong Q3 earnings, arguing that the stablecoin issuer is “fighting a narrative battle against the bears” while underlying fundamentals remain robust with expanding USDC market share, rising margins, and growing traction for Arc blockchain and Circle Payments Network. Circle reported $740 million in revenue and $166 million in adjusted EBITDA for Q3 on Wednesday, handily beating consensus estimates by 5% and 26%, respectively. Despite the earnings beat, the stock closed down 12.2% for the day—a paradoxical reaction that Bernstein analysts attribute to misplaced…

The U.S. dollar is losing momentum against the Canadian dollar, with USD/CAD hovering near 1.3995 after failing to hold above the 1.40 psychological level. The pair is showing early signs of exhaustion following a multi-week climb, while technical indicators across major timeframes have shifted into a neutral-to-mildly bearish posture. Price Action Shows Stalling Upside On the daily chart, USD/CAD recently pulled back after touching highs near 1.4017, forming consecutive red candles that indicate hesitation from buyers. The price has slipped below the 9-day EMA (1.4027), suggesting short-term bearish pressure is building. Volume has also thinned compared to the earlier rally,…

The US Dollar extended its decline on Wednesday, with the Dollar Index (DXY) slipping 0.2% to 99.4, marking its weakest level since late October. The pullback comes as optimism grows that the historic US government shutdown—which has lasted more than 40 days—may finally be nearing its conclusion. According to Philip Wee, Senior FX Strategist at DBS Bank, markets are showing early signs of relief as the Senate’s temporary funding bill heads to the House of Representatives for a final vote. “The end of the US government shutdown is in sight,” Wee said. “The bill to fund the government until January…

November 12, 2025, 13:43 SGT — Gold retreated slightly on Wednesday, trading at $4,104.45 per ounce after three consecutive days of gains, as traders adopted a cautious stance ahead of a wave of U.S. economic data releases following the end of America’s longest-ever government shutdown. The pullback marks a consolidation phase for the precious metal, which remains up an extraordinary 55% year-to-date and is on track for its best annual performance since 1979. Modest Pullback from Three-Week Highs Spot gold was down 0.5% at $4,104.45 an ounce as of 1:43 p.m. Singapore time on Wednesday, paring earlier gains that had…