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Fed treads carefully, leaving markets anxious about tariff risks
A cautious Federal Reserve has put a damper on hopes for interest rate cuts, leaving investors on edge as they navigate a murky mix of geopolitical tensions, inflation risks, and looming growth drag from U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs. The Fed on Wednesday kept the benchmark interest rate unchanged, as expected. While policymakers reaffirmed that they expected some reduction in borrowing costs this year, they dialed back the anticipated pace of future cuts because of the potential for higher inflation amid uncertainty over the Trump administration's proposed tariff plans. "The calm that the Fed has should be ... (full story)
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From @zerohedge|Jun 18, 2025|163 comments*US EYES THIS WEEKEND AS POSSIBILITY FOR IRAN ATTACK
US Officials Prepare for Possible Strike on Iran in Coming Days Senior US officials are preparing for the possibility of a strike on Iran in the coming days, according to people familiar with the matter, a sign that Washington is assembling the infrastructure to directly enter a conflict with Tehran. The situation is still evolving and could change, said the people, who requested anonymity to discuss private talks. Some of the people pointed to potential plans for a weekend strike. Top leaders at a handful of federal agencies have also begun getting ready for an attack, one person said. President Donald Trump has for days publicly mused about calling for such a strike on Iran, which has been engaged in a war with Israel for nearly a week.
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From @realDonaldTrump|Jun 18, 2025
The Senate just passed an incredible Bill that is going to make America the UNDISPUTED Leader in Digital Assets — Nobody will do it better, it is pure GENIUS! Digital Assets are the future, and our Nation is going to own it. We are talking about MASSIVE Investment, an...
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From cointelegraph.com|Jun 18, 2025Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala’s Civic Democratic Party withstood a fourth attempt to topple their government in three years — this time with opposition parties uniting against ...
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