Senior Federal Reserve official puts ‘50-50’ odds on tariffs sparking sustained US inflation
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A senior Federal Reserve official has put the chances that Donald Trump’s trade war leads to a sustained burst of inflation at “50-50”, as he warned US rate-setters would face uncertainty “right through the summer”.
Bitcoin ETFs just saw their first decline – Here’s what triggered the $6B pullback
- Bitcoin ETFs saw millions in outflows amid Trump-Musk tensions and market uncertainty.
- JPMorgan Chase plans crypto-collateral loans, signaling growing institutional faith in Bitcoin’s future.
Tensions escalating between former President Donald Trump and tech entrepreneur Elon Musk are impacting the digital asset market, with U.S. Bitcoin [BTC] exchange-traded funds (ETFs) showing signs of strain.
Read MoreSmallcap mutual funds emerge as top performers in May with average return of 8%. Opportunity or time for caution?
Smallcap funds delivered an average return of 8.20% in May. Out of the 30 funds in the smallcap category, three posted double-digit gains, while the remaining 27 generated single-digit returns during the month.
DSP Small Cap Fund offered the highest return of around 14.05% in May, followed by Quantum Small Cap Fund,
Read MoreWhere Will Apple Stock Be in 5 Years?
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Apple shares have been a monster winner in the past, as its products and services gained widespread global adoption.
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Investors should be concerned about the growth trajectory of the iPhone, which is being negatively impacted by Apple’s slow AI rollout.
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A lower starting valuation would certainly add upside to this top tech stock.
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Read MoreRachael Blackmore lifts lid on post-retirement summer plans: 'I just want to enjoy the normal stuff'
Rachael Blackmore has opened up about her plans for the summer, after announcing the jockey announced her retirement last month.
The jockey announced in May that after 16 years, she would be stepping down from her successful career that saw her win 18 titles at the Cheltenham Festival.
Read MoreThe Burst
Wall Street Is Sleeping on This Fintech Giant—Here’s Why It Could Double
Despite fast growth, high profitability and an extraordinary runway ahead, Nu Holdings (NYSE:NU)’s share price is down almost 24% in the last month as stock markets have sold off in response to weaker economic conditions in the US in 2025. This leaves the question of whether NU could be a good buy today for long-term gains.
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Read MoreThe Ivy
Why Verizon Might Be The Safest Dividend Stock
These are jittery times for investors as trade tensions and talk of a looming recession have stirred up anxiety in the markets. It’s no surprise now to see companies tighten their belts, consumers cut spending, and dividends end up on the chopping block.
But not every company is going to take a hatchet to its dividend and Verizon stands firmly in this category.
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Read MoreThe Spotlight
Trade Like a Billionaire
Few traders in history have the capacity to seamlessly transition across asset classes, zooming out to see the big macro picture and in to see the minutia of a company’s 10Q but Stan Druckenmiller ranks as one of the few who have succeeded in so doing.
Stan’s thesis has been that the Fed is really in a bind,