Copper
Washington D.C. – November 12, 2025 – In a landmark decision poised to reshape global commodity markets and industrial policy, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) officially added copper to its critical minerals list on November 7, 2025. This designation underscores copper's indispensable role in both national security and
Cryptocurrency wallets
San Francisco, CA – October 25, 2025 – The cryptocurrency world is buzzing with anticipation as Vultisig Wallet, an innovative multi-chain self-custody solution, prepares for its highly anticipated listing on the Kraken Exchange (Kraken) on October 28, 2025. This pivotal moment marks a significant milestone for Vultisig, signaling its emergence as a
Corporate Earnings
The stage is set, and the curtains are about to rise on the Q3 2025 earnings season, a period historically known to inject both volatility and direction into the financial markets. As investors brace for a deluge of corporate financial reports, the overarching sentiment is one of cautious optimism, albeit
Higher Education
Hoboken, NJ – Stevens Institute of Technology, a leading private research university, has announced a groundbreaking free tuition program, "The Stevens Investment," set to launch with the incoming class of Fall 2026. This bold initiative promises full tuition coverage for eligible undergraduate students, marking a significant development in the
Government Shutdown
The United States economy is grappling with the deepening impact of an ongoing government shutdown, now stretching into its second week as of October 10, 2025. The stalemate in Washington has triggered an immediate information blackout, severely disrupting the release of critical economic data, and casting a long shadow of
China
Hangzhou, China – In a monumental leap for scientific research, China officially debuted the CHIEF1300 centrifuge on September 29, 2025. This colossal machine, capable of generating an astonishing 300 times Earth's gravity (300G), is a cornerstone of the ambitious Centrifugal Hypergravity and Interdisciplinary Experiment Facility (CHIEF) at Zhejiang University.
Cryptocurrency
The cryptocurrency world is reeling from a shocking armed kidnapping heist in Grant, Minnesota, where two brothers allegedly held a family hostage for nine hours, forcing them to transfer an estimated $8 million in digital assets. The audacious crime, which unfolded on September 19, 2025, has sent a chilling message
Bill Gates
In a significant shift that has caught the attention of financial markets and online communities alike, Bill Gates, through his investment vehicle Cascade Investment, has made notable adjustments to his extensive portfolio. The most prominent move, widely discussed on platforms like Reddit, involves a substantial increase in his stake in
Federal Reserve
Washington D.C., September 17, 2025 – In a widely anticipated move, the Federal Reserve today announced a 0.25 percentage point cut to its benchmark interest rate, setting the new federal funds rate target range at 4.00% to 4.25%. This decision marks a significant pivot in monetary policy,
Trade Policies
The specter of renewed protectionist trade policies under a potential future administration led by Donald Trump is casting a long shadow over the U.S. manufacturing sector and the broader global economy. While there was no "April 2025 announcement" of new tariffs from a sitting President Trump, his
US-China Relations
The global economic landscape is bracing for a tumultuous period as the United States and China navigate an increasingly complex and adversarial relationship. With a potential second term for former President Donald Trump, the rhetoric and actions surrounding trade, technology, and geopolitical influence have intensified, pointing towards a deeper economic
Donald Trump
Donald Trump's dramatic pivot from cryptocurrency skeptic to fervent advocate has sent seismic waves through the digital asset market, ushering in an era of unprecedented volatility, market "pumps," and intense ethical scrutiny. Once dismissive of Bitcoin (BTC) as a "scam" and "based on