US Government
The United States government is once again teetering on the edge of a partial shutdown, as a fierce budget standoff on Capitol Hill threatens to paralyze critical federal agencies by midnight this Friday, January 30, 2026. This latest fiscal cliff comes just months after a historic 43-day shutdown that crippled
Commodity Markets
Washington D.C. and Global Markets, November 14, 2025 – A collective sigh of relief swept across financial markets yesterday as the United States government officially reopened its doors following an unprecedented 43-day shutdown. The resolution of the prolonged political stalemate has immediately injected a fresh wave of optimism into the
US Government
The United States federal government recently emerged from its longest shutdown in history, a 43-day impasse that stretched from October 1, 2025, to November 12, 2025. The reopening, triggered by President Donald Trump's signing of a funding bill, initially brought a wave of relief to global financial markets.
Silver
In a landmark decision poised to send ripple effects across global financial markets and industrial sectors, the U.S. government has officially designated silver as a critical mineral. This strategic reclassification, finalized around November 2025 by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and announced by the Department of the Interior,
US Government
The financial markets are experiencing a significant resurgence of optimism as the United States government concludes its prolonged shutdown, which, at 40 days, marked the longest in the nation's history. This anticipated resolution, reached on November 10, 2025, through a Senate deal, has injected a palpable sense of
US Government
The resolution of a protracted U.S. government shutdown typically Ushers in a significant wave of relief and renewed optimism across financial markets. This crucial development alleviates the cloud of policy uncertainty that often dampens investor sentiment, paving the way for a reassessment of economic fundamentals and a potential recalibration
Cryptocurrency
President Donald Trump's official nomination of Michael Selig as the next Chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) marks a pivotal moment for the future of cryptocurrency regulation in the United States. This strategic appointment, coming after the withdrawal of a previous candidate, signals a clear intent
US Government
Washington D.C. – October 1, 2025 – A looming U.S. government shutdown, potentially commencing this month, threatens to plunge financial markets and the Federal Reserve into an unprecedented period of uncertainty by halting the release of critical economic data. As Congress grapples with budget impasses, the potential closure of federal
US Government
As of October 1, 2025, the United States federal government has entered a state of shutdown, marking the first such occurrence since 2018-2019. This fiscal impasse, triggered by Congress's failure to enact appropriations legislation for the 2026 fiscal year, plunges the nation into a period of significant uncertainty.
US Government
Washington D.C. – Global financial markets are once again gripped by uncertainty as a potential United States government shutdown looms, threatening to disrupt critical economic data releases and send ripples through currency markets. As of late September 2025, the prospect of an impasse in Washington over funding bills has heightened
US Government
As the clock ticks towards midnight on September 30, 2025, the United States government stands on the precipice of a highly imminent and seemingly unavoidable shutdown. With just days left until the new fiscal year begins, partisan gridlock in Congress has stalled all efforts to pass a funding agreement, setting
US Government
In an unprecedented move that signals a dramatic shift in U.S. industrial policy, the government has acquired a nearly 10% equity stake in semiconductor giant Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) as part of an $8.9 billion deal. This landmark investment, funded by converting previously committed grants, underscores a burgeoning trend