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Japan’s Industrial Production Rises, Beating Forecasts

Jurgen KaiserAugust 13, 2025

Japan’s industrial production experienced a notable rebound in June, surpassing market expectations and signalling a potential turnaround for the nation’s manufacturing sector. Key Highlights Factors Driving the Upswing The uptick in industrial production can be attributed to several key factors: Outlook While the June data is promising, industry forecasts suggest that output may face challenges...

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EU Passes Landmark MiCA Regulation to Overhaul Crypto Rules

Jurgen KaiserAugust 9, 2025

The European Union has officially enacted the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation, marking a significant milestone in the global crypto regulatory landscape. This comprehensive legal framework aims to provide clarity, enhance investor protection, and establish a unified approach to digital asset oversight across all 27 EU member states. A Unified Regulatory Framework MiCA introduces a...

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ECB Holds Rates Steady Amid Mixed Economic Signals

Jurgen KaiserAugust 9, 2025

The European Central Bank (ECB) has opted to maintain its key interest rates at 2%, signaling a cautious approach in the face of mixed economic indicators across the Eurozone. This decision follows a series of rate cuts over the past year and reflects the ECB’s commitment to a data-driven, patient monetary policy stance. Inflation Targets...

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NFT Scam Disguised as Investment Costs Users Millions

Jurgen KaiserAugust 4, 2025

In a significant blow to the NFT investment community, a fraudulent NFT project has reportedly swindled investors out of millions of dollars. The scam, which presented itself as a lucrative investment opportunity, involved a fake NFT minting event where the perpetrators disappeared after collecting funds, leaving investors with worthless digital assets. Global Investors Fall Victim...

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Global Markets React Positively to U.S. Jobs Report

Jurgen KaiserAugust 1, 2025

Global financial markets experienced a notable rally following the release of the U.S. July jobs report on August 1, 2025. Despite the report indicating a slowdown in job growth, investors interpreted the data as a signal that the Federal Reserve might ease monetary policy in the near future. U.S. Jobs Report Overview The Bureau of...

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US factory orders rise solidly

Jurgen KaiserFebruary 27, 2025

US factory orders rose solidly in February 2025, marking a second consecutive monthly gain and signaling renewed resilience in the manufacturing sector—even amid rising tariff-related uncertainty. US-manufactured goods orders climbed 0.6% month-on-month, reaching approximately $594.0 billion, according to the U.S. Census Bureau—surpassing analysts’ expectations of a 0.5% gain. This followed an upwardly revised 1.8% increase...

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US Consumer Confidence Drops Sharply Amid Growing Policy Uncertainty

Jurgen KaiserFebruary 24, 2025

Consumer confidence in the United States took a significant hit in February 2025, with the latest data showing a sharp decline in sentiment among American households. The Conference Board’s Consumer Confidence Index fell to 88.3 in February, down from 102.5 in January, marking one of the steepest monthly drops in recent years. This downturn reflects...

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China Unveils $1.4 Trillion Stimulus to Boost Consumer Economy and Spending

Jurgen KaiserFebruary 23, 2025

In a significant move to bolster its economic growth, China has announced a comprehensive $1.4 trillion stimulus package aimed at revitalizing domestic consumption and addressing structural imbalances. This initiative includes a consumer stimulus of 700 billion yuan for 2025, targeting the revitalization of domestic consumption and addressing structural imbalances. Key Components of the Stimulus Package...

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Federal Reserve Signals Possible Interest Rate Cuts

Jurgen KaiserFebruary 22, 2025

In a notable shift in monetary policy, the Federal Reserve signaled on February 22, 2025, that it may consider cutting interest rates in the near future, contingent on upcoming economic data. This marks a potential easing of the central bank’s stance after a prolonged period of tightening aimed at curbing inflation. A Shift in Tone...

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Major exchange thwarts phishing campaign targeting 200,000 users

Jurgen KaiserFebruary 16, 2025

Amid a spike in crypto-related phishing threats this February, a leading cryptocurrency exchange successfully intercepted a sweeping phishing campaign aimed at compromising the credentials of approximately 200,000 of its users—blunting what could have been a massive security breach. Phishing Epidemic in the Crypto Sphere Crypto exchanges are facing a surge of increasingly sophisticated phishing attacks....