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Bitcoin’s $1 Trillion Identity Crisis Deepens Amid Market Turmoil

A Market Giant Facing Existential Questions Bitcoin’s valuation once symbolized financial disruption, but its recent 40% decline has revived doubts about its foundational purpose. After reaching historic highs, the world’s largest cryptocurrency now finds itself under pressure from multiple directions. What once seemed like a clear macro hedge narrative has fragmented. Investors are no longer

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US Economy Slows to Solid 3% Growth as Inflation and AI Shape Outlook

Growth Cools After Strong Midyear Expansion The United States economy likely slowed in the fourth quarter, but remained on relatively firm footing with growth projected near a 3% annualized pace. After accelerating sharply during the third quarter, economic activity moderated as government disruptions and softer household spending weighed on output. Economists anticipate that the Commerce

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Oil Surges Past $70 as US-Iran Tensions Shake Global Markets

Oil Extends Rally on Rising Middle East Risk Oil prices climbed to multi-month highs as geopolitical tensions between the United States and Iran reignited fears of potential supply disruptions. Brent crude settled above $71 per barrel after briefly reaching its strongest level since mid-2025, reflecting renewed risk premiums embedded into energy markets. The rally followed

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AI Wasn’t the Main Engine of U.S. Growth in 2025, Economists Say

AI Boom Dominated Headlines, Not GDP Math Artificial intelligence dominated financial headlines throughout 2025, with massive investments in data centers, chips, and software reshaping markets. From soaring tech valuations to record bond issuance funding AI infrastructure, many observers concluded AI was the primary force keeping the U.S. economy afloat. However, fresh economic analysis suggests that

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U.S. Consumer Spending Slows as Credit Replaces Confidence in Early 2026

Spending Continues, but the Mood Has Shifted U.S. consumers entered 2026 still spending, but with a noticeably different posture than in prior years. Retail sales remain positive, travel demand has not collapsed, and services spending continues to support headline growth. Beneath the surface, however, confidence has weakened. Households are increasingly spending out of necessity rather

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U.S. Small Businesses Face a Silent Credit Squeeze in Early 2026

Spending Continues, but the Foundation Is Shifting At first glance, U.S. consumer spending in early 2026 appears resilient. Retail sales remain positive, travel demand has not collapsed, and service-sector activity continues to support growth. Yet beneath these headline figures, the structure of consumer behavior is changing in ways that raise concern. Rather than spending driven

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